Have you ever wanted your kick drums to sound bigger, fatter, rounder and have more impact? Well, look no further. In today’s video, I’m going to show you two simple steps that you can use right now to get KILLER kick drum production in your music! Now, I’d love to know… Did this… [Read More] 2 steps to killer kick drum production
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How to make a beat without drum samples
You don’t need drum samples to make a beat. I REPEAT… you don’t need drum samples to make a beat! I know you might be envious of other producers with their endless amounts of samples and VSTs but you really don’t need any of that to make a great beat. To make a great beat,… [Read More] How to make a beat without drum samples
What you should know about snare drum EQ
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been through a phase of wanting to perfect how your snares sound in the mix. And if you’re anything like me, you might have struggled with getting your snares to sound the way you want at some stage. Maybe you still do. For me, it was all about… [Read More] What you should know about snare drum EQ
How to use delay on a snare drum
Getting a great snare sound every time I mix is something that I’ve spent years developing and I’m still working on to this day. Being the eternal student is a solid mindset to have when it comes to mixing and it leads you to make unique, creative decisions while constantly expanding your skillset. It also… [Read More] How to use delay on a snare drum
How to use parallel distortion on drums
Parallel distortion is one of the best creative effects you can use to add weight to a mix without killing the balance and gain stage. It can be difficult to give every element in a mix the appropriate space and time to shine. Adding subtle distortion effects can often help them cut through the mix… [Read More] How to use parallel distortion on drums
A simple, yet overlooked drum production secret
Like everybody else, I can get a song stuck in my head every now and then. But I also tend to get obsessed with songs for a number of reasons. Whether it be the the story behind the song, the songwriting process, or some part of the production… I get hooked. One of the songs… [Read More] A simple, yet overlooked drum production secret