Kick drum recording and mixing techniques Tag

Recording & Mixing Drums using only Two Microphones

Most drum recordings are done with 3 or more microphones. This method is easier to work with, more efficient and easier to mix than working with only two microphones. In this post, I would give my thoughts on how you would be recording and mixing acous …

Greatest Innovations in Music Recording & their Lessons

I believe that the biggest factor preventing you from being successful in recording are not the technical skills and talents but the lack of innovation and experimentation. We only think of standards, best industry practices and imitate what pros are d …

Micing and Recording a Cajon or Acoustic Percussion Drum Box Tips

This post illustrates a method on how you can record a cajon or acoustic drum box. To further illustrate the complexity; consider an acoustic live band scenario where the cajon is recorded together with other musical instruments such as a bass guitar. …

Drum Frequencies of Kick Bass Drum, Hi Hats, Snare and Crash Cymbals

Hi, I’ve subscribed to your website and it has really been helpful. I am based in Africa and in my country there isn’t any legitimate sound engineering school. I’ve been making beats for about 8 years now. I would like to know the basic standard freque …

Drum Mixing Tips and Techniques for Modern Rock Music

I received an inquiry about drum mixing tips for rock music, here it goes: Hey! I’ve been following your tutorials and they have been very helpful. I’m quite new to mixing and I’ve been trying to mix some recorded drums for a rock song and I find it ve …