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Mike Major Mix

Recording great drum sounds is one of the most challenging tasks facing any drummer, audio engineer, or music producer.

Capturing the variety, nuance, and excitement of the drum kit and other percussion instruments is part art, part science, and part creative experimentation–and there's a lot more to it than simply setting up a mic and hitting the Record button.

You'll cover all the ins and outs, including establishing the drums' role in the song, preparing the drum kit for recording.

Choose suitable microphones and get sounds, track, overdubbing, edit, and select the final take.

Examine the philosophies and thought processes that create and capture drum sounds that are unique, interesting, and powerful.

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Recording Drums:

The Complete Guide puts you on the fast track to great drum sounds with plenty of helpful illustrations, sample setups, and all the files you need.