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?