Percussive instruments like the elements which make up the drum kit can be tricky to EQ because they don’t reflect distinct notes, at least in the way that we think of them. Like any instrument in your mix, EQing drums is essential for cutting the bad and emphasizing the good. With that in mind, I’ve
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Whether we’re talking floor or keg toms, a well compressed tom has added sustain and thickness while maintaining the bright transients to cut through the mix. In this tom compression tutorial, I’ll share the ideal settings to bring out sustain and fullness on the back end and maintain that front end bite. Tom Compression Below
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Combining percussive as well as bass elements, an 808 is a staple of hip hop, electronic dance music, and many other genres. Let’s define what is an 808 and how you can use it in your own mixing. What is An 808 Nowadays, an 808 is more associated with a very specific type of tone
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I talked in the past about how to EQ kick drums when mixing to carve out space and get it to gel with the rest of your mix. We don’t have the same luxuries when mixing in a live setting as we can’t automate changes or take our time to craft the perfect sound. Adjustments
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Your drum bus is the sum of all of the various microphones capturing the pieces in your kit. It could be just a couple tracks, or it could be closer to a dozen, depending on your setup. Regardless of how many microphones and tracks you have making up your drum bus, let’s talk drum bus
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