toms: from flat to FAT

In this video I'm covering the toms. I explain how a nasty and an unconventional tuning of the tom can speak volumes in a mix and how layers of compression can bring a flat tom back to life. Like and subscribe for more content!

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0:00 - INTRO
0:21 - OVERVIEW
1:51 - GARBAGE
2:04 - TUNING
2:38 - MICS
3:09 - PREAMP & EQ
4:00 - PROTOOLS & SSL CHANNEL STRIP
5:25 - OTHER MICS
6:00 - INFECTED MUSHROOM
6:32 - DRUM BUS
7:18 - PARALLEL DRUM BUS
8:15 - DRUM/BASS/PERC BUS
9:44 - MIX BUS
10:49 - FINAL MIX
11:08 - FINAL THOUGHTS

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My favorite budget small diaphragm condenser microphone
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My favorite budget interface
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My favorite drumheads
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My favorite drumsticks
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My favorite cymbals
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