Numerous books have been published to help engineers with the complicated and often frustrating task of recording drums.  Forums have endless threads about dealing with issues such as overtones and muddy kick drum sounds. The very nature of the drumkit with its endless configurations introduces a lot of complexity to the recording process. This list [...]

The basic steps followed to tune your bass drum are no different from those used to tune any other drum. Basically you’re adjusting the tension of the heads to achieve the desired pitch. However, there are many nuances to getting the sound you want from your kick. Start With the Basics A good approach for [...]