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Thursday, January 13, 2011

3 Tips For Mixing Drums



When you are trying to mix live drums, it is really important that you do things correctly. If you don't, the effects are usually regrettable. You could possibly wind up with a cluttered mix, or even an unworkable mix. Let us discuss a trio of different ways to hinder that from transpiring.

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1. Use gates for the different mics.

It is essential to use gates for the different mics because it puts a stop to the bleeding between the mics. Failing to do this may give unwanted bleeds into your mix from one mic to another. So you shouldn't make the error of ignoring this specific all-important tip!

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2. Clever use of EQ

Practically as necessary as using gates for the different mics when dealing with mixing live drums is a clever use of EQ. I'm letting you know, this is simply not something to ignore. It can help to define certain elements in your mix, and that's something absolutely everyone engaged in mixing drums prefers.

3. Use compression.

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Finally, when you are trying to mix live drums you ought to make certain and use compression. This can make important sounds stand out or help control the dynamics in your mix, and that's a necessary part of mixing drums. If you do not, you may end up with a very cluttered mix- and I presume we can agree this wouldn't be a good thing!

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As I pointed out from the outset, on the subject of mixing live drums, you really want to be certain that you do not make errors which turn out bringing you a cluttered, or even an unworkable mix. What you would like is a sparkling dynamic crispy mix, and you can reach that goal by being attentive to the recommendations above.




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