Kick Drum with Andrew Stone
Explore Andrew Stone’s innovative journey of crafting the kick drum sound. He highlights the transformation of a kick drum sound through blending old-school influences with contemporary sound engineering. The goal is to create a drum sound that stands out.
Key Points:
- Andrew’s drum setup revisits the essence of 70s and 80s sound. He applies this to modern drumming techniques and emphasizes a classic kick drum sound.
- Andrew uses a single microphone technique for the kick drum. This approach simplifies the mic setup and captures a full and nuanced kick drum sound.
- The processing chain for the kick drum includes EQ, compression, and gating. It’s tailored to enhance the drum’s natural sound while fitting it seamlessly into the mix. The EQ settings aim to integrate the kick drum sound into the PA system effectively. Andrew sets the high-pass filter at 21 Hz and boosts around 103 Hz. This ensures a balanced mix, even without heavy reliance on subs.
- The ‘Torque’ plugin enables subtle adjustments to the kick drum’s tonality. This allows for tailoring the low-end response to each song. This tool proves essential for achieving a powerful sub-bass presence in large rooms.
- Andrew’s approach emphasizes the importance of adjusting the drum sound to work within the full context of the PA system. He suggests a mix strategy that balances the drum sound within the venue’s acoustic environment. This ensures clarity and impact across various playback scenarios.
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