Downloading drum samples from a premium library or off of a website like Splice is easy. But sometimes it’s difficult to find the exact type of sample you’re looking for. And even if you do, you’ll know it’s a sample that’s not unique to you.
Synthesizing your own drums is Read more...
Everybody loves compressors, from what I’ve observed. There are so many unique, interesting, and powerful compressors available these days that it’s no wonder how popular they are.
The colors and types available give us the ability to radically shape the sound and perception of a drumkit.
So much so that Read more...
A drum kit is a diverse conglomeration of sounds and textures that can be very difficult to capture and mix. No other instrument presents the audio engineer with as many potential sonic landmines as a multi-mic’d drum kit does.
Because a drum kit consists of so many separate components, it Read more...
There’s no question that mixing drums can be a difficult task. If you type “mixing drums” into Google, you are rewarded with 34 million results which will offer you varying degrees of usefulness. There are so many conflicting opinions on this subject that wading through all of them can be Read more...
In today’s new video, Dylan Wissing of Indie Studio Drummer shows off 10 ways to totally revamp the sound of your snare drum on your next session.
Sometimes, small things can make a big difference! Hear these changes for yourself as Dylan radically morphs the sound of a single snare, Read more...
