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One of the hardest instruments to get right in a mix or recording is drums.? Drum recording seperates the men from the boys.? These articles will explain how the big boys are getting great drum sounds and will illustrate what you can do to improve your drum sounds.
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» How Hard Should Drummers Play On Recordings?
By Brandon Drury | Published 09/2/2007 | Drum Recording | Rating:

We were debating in the home recording forum just how hard a drummer should beat on their kit during recording.  The difference may suprise you.  I put together a little test with DFH Superior to see which I preferred.

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» The Secret To The Myspace Drum Sound
By Brandon Drury | Published 02/7/2007 | Drum Recording | Rating:

This article will include detailed steps to help engineers record and mix the acclaimed Myspace drum sound


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» Drum Recording: Why Small Rooms Suck
By Brandon Drury | Published 11/22/2006 | Drum Recording | Rating:
?Many of us are attempting to record drums in our homes. This article will explain what to listen for in a small room and why you may be wasting your time recording drums in too small of a room.?
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» Drums Sounds Drastically Change From Song To Song
By Brandon Drury | Published 10/9/2006 | Drum Recording | Rating:
?If you have ever recorded drums for several songs in one day, you may have noticed that the drums sound drastically different with each song when you sit down to mix. This article will explain a few reasons why this would occur.


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» Drum Recording: A Weak Kick Drum Can Nearly Ruin Your Snare Drum Tone
By Brandon Drury | Published 07/28/2006 | Drum Recording | Rating:
?In this article, I'm going to talk about what happens from an engineering perspective when a drummer balances his drum kit pretty well overall, but goes way too soft on the kick drum. While the solution is simple (hit the kick drum harder!!) I think this situation sheds some light on understanding the relationships between the various microphones used in a typical drum recording session.
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