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Was: Re: [LUG] [GEN] production technique question

Was: Re: [LUG] [GEN] production technique question

2003-06-19 by Federico Ciapi

>> Gert van Santen wrote:
>>
>>> I have it here... somewhere. Can't find it... Well, anyhow, I think a
>>> "huge" drumsound is basically a matter of good samples / a good
>>> recording, good EQ, and heavy compression with a good machine /
>>> plugin. Results may vary a lot with the tools / sounds used, so it is
>>> almost impossible to tell you where to start, but I'll try.
>>>
>>> Do not use drums from a synth (module), always samples from a good
>>> library.
>>
>> Or better yet: rent a good studio and a good drummer and record real
>> drums.
>> Why do so many people mainly talk about samples and libraries?
>> The real thing is the real thing.
>
> I agree: well recorded drums with a good drummer, some room mics & a
> couple of good analog comps to compress the sh** out of it ;-)) this
> will probably save you so much time, compared to trying to program,
> find the right sounds, etc

I've been listening to "Ils - Soul Trader", out on Marine Parade.
Check it - good production, really nice breaks, not too "hard".

I think that he uses a real drummer on many songs, but sometimes the 
original sound is replaced by samples.
Can anyone confirm this?

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