Drum Mic Tutorial - Part 5-1: Compression and Reverb
This video explains how compression and reverb can make drums sound great, and also shows what settings I prefer.
If you are already familiar with certain aspects of this tutorial, feel free to skip around to other parts using these links:
Introduction - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvqLVo_HeqU
Part 1: Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRCJQosS-7M
Part 2: Mic Placement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp1LEhZMITE
Part 3: Recording Preparation - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8BIJEbV9mY
Part 4: EQ Settings - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZfwjISwNao
Part 5-2: Compression and Reverb - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFKzbbX5uOo
Part 6: Noise Gates - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fpm2Dm8DR0
You'll probably be sick of hearing me use the word "fuller" by the end of this section!
I hope you enjoy these videos, and more importantly I hope they help you become better at recording drums!
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