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[M. Erik Matlock]

In The Studio: Troubleshooting Drum Sounds
Each situation is different and ultimately the sound depends upon the drums, the drummer, the song, the arrangement, and even the other players.
By Bobby Owsinski • October 26, 2018

Like the foundation of a house, the drums are the foundation of a recording. When it’s strong, you can build almost anything on it that you or your clients can imagine. That said, sometimes you just can’t find the right drum sound and can’t figure out why.

Here’s an excerpt from the 4th edition of my Recording Engineer’s Handbook that provides a list of things to check if your drums just don’t sound right.

Remember that each situation is different and ultimately the sound depends upon the drums, the drummer, the song, the arrangement, and even the other players. Sometimes things are just out of your control. Also, these are not hard and fast rules, just a starting place. If you try something that’s different from what you’ll read below and it sounds good, it is good!

Continue reading here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/in-the-studio-troubleshooting-drum-sounds/