Unlock Unique Drum Sounds
Tired of flat, boring drums? Berlin-based engineer and producer Manou Bouillon (Skydojo Studios) shares some of his favorite creative techniques for shaping unique and exciting drum tones. Discover how Moses Schneider, Tchad Blake, Sylvia Massy and Russell Elevado craft characterful drum sounds — through unconventional mic techniques, bold processing, and unexpected combinations. Perfect if you’re after drums with vibe, grit, and personality.
5 videos
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Adding grit to drums with the "Wurst" mic
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Shaping kicks with parallel distortion
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More exciting drum recordings with parallel compression
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Add character and depth with tape delay
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