New drum sound testing

Leec · 01-02-2008, 09:33 PM

Trying to create a decent drum sound without too much compression that'll let all the elements of the kit and all the ghost notes and things come through clearly in mixes. Came up with this. What do you think of the kit sound, specifically the kick and toms?

itsallinmyh3ad · 01-02-2008, 09:55 PM

Man it sounds awesome...Although the toms sound a bit too digital. The snare and the kit overall sounds really good, I just didn't like the toms too much.

thadood · 01-02-2008, 10:37 PM

Toms have too much high end attack, imo. Kick could stand to be a tad bit louder, too. Otherwise, it's all pretty balanced.

Apophis · 01-03-2008, 06:37 AM

It's really nice, needs a little tweaks in tone maybe, but it's awesome afret all

Newkie · 01-03-2008, 07:24 AM

As said, the toms are sounding a bit too digital. Try to get some more warmth and "boom" on the toms and you'll have yourself a real nice organic drum sound methinks. The snare sound unbelievably good. All the ghost notes and the mini snare roll are amazing!

Coryd · 01-03-2008, 07:56 AM

Ghost notes sound great man. Overall the kit sounds really good too. The kick sounds a bit thin.

Leec · 01-03-2008, 08:14 AM

Thanks a lot for the input. This is exactly the sort of thing I was hoping for.
I was quite pleased with the toms. I love the tom sound on Pagan's Mind albums, and was going for that. I'll try to tweak them some, then.
I'm surprised the kick sounds thin. I've boosted it at 70hz, shaved a little mid off, and added a little click at around 3k. It sounds quite boomy for me. I'll have to go back to the drawing board on that. I was going for a sort of Donati type kick sound.

Thanks for the solid criticisms, dudes! Rep for all.

astrocreep · 01-03-2008, 08:22 AM

Sounds good, what are you using?

Leec · 01-03-2008, 08:40 AM

DFHS and Cubase SX 2

smueske · 01-03-2008, 10:06 AM

Leec, we may have different goals in drum production but I disagree with the notion that compression somehow muddies up or makes unclear ghost notes and such. If anything it makes ghost notes more audible by making them louder. The trick is play with the attack and release settings. Also, I like to throw a gate on the final stage so there is not too much bleed through. I do agree that you should get the best sound possible by EQing before compression is applied. This is just personal opinion but I think the drums sound good but are a bit thin. The snare sounds pretty good.

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01-02-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leec Woopah! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 900 Real Name: Lee Main Seven: RG2027 Rig: JMP-1, G-Major, EL34 Thanked: 35	New drum sound testing Trying to create a decent drum sound without too much compression that'll let all the elements of the kit and all the ghost notes and things come through clearly in mixes. Came up with this. What do you think of the kit sound, specifically the kick and toms? "You might as well be suckin' Wes Borland's no-talent dick if you play with any more than six strings on your fucking guitar." - A Blabbermouth genius

01-02-2008, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
thadood 'Das brootal. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 523 Real Name: Matthew Main Seven: Carvin DC727C Rig: El Diablo -> Vader Thanked: 17	Toms have too much high end attack, imo. Kick could stand to be a tad bit louder, too. Otherwise, it's all pretty balanced. Your ass here!

01-03-2008, 07:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Coryd 1-inch punch fu Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Giantville Posts: 316 Main Seven: Want one...... Main ERG: Schecter Scopion Baritone Rig: Podxt Thanked: 7 / 1	Ghost notes sound great man. Overall the kit sounds really good too. The kick sounds a bit thin. http://www.soundclick.com/d20 http://www.myspace.com/endingsedge

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01-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
itsallinmyh3ad ...Made me do it. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 692 Real Name: Carlos J. Main Seven: ESP Viper 407 Rig: ENGL Blackmore Thanked: 34	Man it sounds awesome...Although the toms sound a bit too digital. The snare and the kit overall sounds really good, I just didn't like the toms too much.

01-03-2008, 06:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,390 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	It's really nice, needs a little tweaks in tone maybe, but it's awesome afret all

01-03-2008, 07:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Newkie Lysande, Sickan! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stockholm Posts: 247 Real Name: Nicko Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: ADA MP-1 \m/ Thanked: 9	As said, the toms are sounding a bit too digital. Try to get some more warmth and "boom" on the toms and you'll have yourself a real nice organic drum sound methinks. The snare sound unbelievably good. All the ghost notes and the mini snare roll are amazing!

01-03-2008, 08:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Leec Woopah! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 900 Real Name: Lee Main Seven: RG2027 Rig: JMP-1, G-Major, EL34 Thanked: 35	Thanks a lot for the input. This is exactly the sort of thing I was hoping for. I was quite pleased with the toms. I love the tom sound on Pagan's Mind albums, and was going for that. I'll try to tweak them some, then. I'm surprised the kick sounds thin. I've boosted it at 70hz, shaved a little mid off, and added a little click at around 3k. It sounds quite boomy for me. I'll have to go back to the drawing board on that. I was going for a sort of Donati type kick sound. Thanks for the solid criticisms, dudes! Rep for all.

01-03-2008, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
astrocreep ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 260 Real Name: Thomas Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420L Rig: ENGL Screamer Thanked: 0	Sounds good, what are you using?

01-03-2008, 08:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Leec Woopah! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 900 Real Name: Lee Main Seven: RG2027 Rig: JMP-1, G-Major, EL34 Thanked: 35	DFHS and Cubase SX 2

01-03-2008, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
smueske ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 587 Main Seven: Carvin 727 Rig: Axsys II Thanked: 5	Leec, we may have different goals in drum production but I disagree with the notion that compression somehow muddies up or makes unclear ghost notes and such. If anything it makes ghost notes more audible by making them louder. The trick is play with the attack and release settings. Also, I like to throw a gate on the final stage so there is not too much bleed through. I do agree that you should get the best sound possible by EQing before compression is applied. This is just personal opinion but I think the drums sound good but are a bit thin. The snare sounds pretty good.


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