Muffling Techniques for Punchy Toms | Season Three, Episode 1

Drum sounds are incredibly subjective but they’re also contextually dependent. That solo drum sound you fell in love with on YouTube isn’t necessarily the best fit when it comes to mixing along with other instruments for a performance, recorded or otherwise. This week we’re exploring some inexpensive options available for different types of tom muffling depending on your needs. And remember, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with using muffling as needed…

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Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB & OctoPre - MacPro w/Pro Tools 12.8
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB https://tinyurl.com/Clarett8Pre
Focusrite Clarett OctoPre https://tinyurl.com/ClarettOctoPro
Full kit: AKG C414 (ear-distance)Snare drum & tom tom close mics: Shure SM57
Bass drum: AKG D112 (at mic port) + KAM R3 Ribbon microphone ~8” away from reso

Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
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