When talking how to EQ drums live, you have a few things to consider that you don’t in the studio. Reflections can build at any frequency, particularly on the low end, so you always need to be careful about any boosts, particularly on the low end. On the other hand, one advantage about EQing drums […]
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Like EQing a live kick, cymbals require a slightly different tact as they tend to get a bit more splashy in a live setting, depending on the environment, room, gear, etc. Follow this live cymbal EQ guide to get your cymbals sounding great even in a live setting. Live Cymbal EQ Note that I’ll be
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Like kick EQ and live snare EQ, floor toms and rack toms can benefit from EQ in a live setting same as any piece in your kit. Follow this live tom EQ cheat sheet for tips on how to sculpt your toms to get them sounding their best live. Live Tom EQ Cheat Sheet Let’s
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The snare drum drives the energy in your song, so when it’s not recorded perfectly, the entire mix suffers. Part of this comes from poor microphone placement, bad acoustics in the room, or a poorly tuned or cheap snare itself. Any of these factors can contribute to a ringing in your snare. Thankfully this is
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Compression on drums helps you bring out more sustain and energy from the most important elements of your kit. Like whenever you use compression, being too aggressive will actually work against you and suck the life out of your drums, so let’s talk how to use compression on drums, piece by piece. Compression on Drums
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