Toms with Jeff Sandstrom
Dive into refining tom sounds in your mix with Jeff Sandstrom. The goal is to achieve a rich, organic, and resonant tone. Jeff walks through his process of EQ’ing toms. He emphasizes the importance of removing boxiness. He also emphasizes enhancing both the high and low ends to achieve a hi-fi sound. These techniques add depth and texture to the toms, crafting a vibrant, balanced drum sound.
Key Points:
- Achieving the desired tom sound can be challenging, requiring patience and precision in EQ adjustments.
- The process starts with identifying and removing the mid-range 'boxy' sound, often found around 400 to 500 Hz. This sound is common in toms.
- High-frequency enhancement is crucial for a hi-fi tom sound, focusing on frequencies around 3 to 4 kHz and 7 to 8 kHz to add crispness and definition.
- It's essential to add some lower frequencies to bring out the 'singing' quality of the toms, creating a full-bodied sound.
- The EQ settings for toms can be similar to those used for kick drums, typically involving boosting lows and highs while cutting mids.
- Dynamic EQ, like the F6, can be layered on top of regular EQ adjustments. It allows for more nuanced control and a wider range of frequency adjustments.
- The dynamic EQ not only adds filters, but also brings a different color to the sound. It is responsive and enhances certain frequencies while reducing others simultaneously.
- Reverb is strategically used to extend the top-end decay of the toms, adding a sense of space and depth to the drum sound.
- The right reverb balance is crucial. It maintains the drums' natural quality and enhances stickiness and resonance.
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