Mixing Beat Drums - Detailed Tutorial
Nov 23, 2022Using sampled drums is getting more and more common. It's convenient and easier to get good sounds right off the bat. But often to go the extra mile, we need to finesse these individual sounds to work together and hold down the beat in our song. No matter how creative or catchy a modern beat is, we all know one thing for sure. If the drums don't punch and cut through, the song won't turn any heads.
It's become clear that a crucial part of bringing your vision to life comes down to the mix. I’ve been grateful to mix hundreds of beats throughout my career as a mix engineer, and I can undoubtedly say that learning to mix beats is an incredibly valuable skill.
Today, I want to share with you a major step ahead and lift the veil of pro mixing when it comes to sampled or beat drums, in particular. Introducing Mixing Beat Drums - Detailed Tutorial. On the road from taking a beat from demo to polished mix, this video shows EVERY step of the way in mixing drums.
In this brand new video (of the Beat Mixing Series), we will talk about:
- Mixing kick, snare, and hi-hat in a beat
- Using EQ, compression, and transient design for punchy drums
- Secret techniques pros use to make drums stand out
