Dmdrums Co / Recording
I love the sound of vintage toms: warm, round fundamental, a quick attack that still sings, and that woody decay that sits beautifully in a mix. But what if your kit has thin-shelled toms—cheap ply...
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I often get asked how to capture brushed jazz on a small, budget kit without fancy microphones or dozens of channels. I’ll be honest: a good performance and a sensible room matter more than...
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I keep coming back to one simple idea when I want a fat, modern kick from an old Ludwig kit: blend sources, fix phase, and treat each mic with a purpose. Vintage drums have beautiful character, but...
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Vintage Ludwig snares have a warmth, character and snap that modern snares sometimes lack — but when you drop one into a contemporary pop mix it can either sit beautifully or become lost or, worse,...
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Getting a roomy, 1970s-style drum sound from a small home studio is entirely possible — it just takes deliberate mic choices, placement, and a little imagination. I’ve spent years chasing that...
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I love a snare that sounds wide, warm and roomy without getting washed out — that fat, three-dimensional tone that sits nicely in the mix and still cuts through when it needs to. Over the years...
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When I’m asked how to capture a tight, intimate jazz kit using only one overhead and one snare mic, my immediate reaction is: you can get a remarkably musical result if you focus on placement, mic...
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I’ve tracked a lot of kits in my time, and the Gretsch Broadkaster sits in a sweet spot: warm, full-bodied, and musical. But when I bring a Broadkaster into a rock session I don’t want it to...
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Recording brushes on an acoustic kit is one of those sessions that rewards patience and subtlety. Brushes capture a wide range of textures — from whispery swirls on the snare to woody, warm swept...
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