Recording live drums at your home studio can be a challenge. You might not have a huge selection of microphones, or have a limited number of inputs to work with. Can you capture a HUGE drum sound on a minimalistic recording setup like that?
YES!
In today’s video, we’re going to show you how.
I’m very excited to have my good friend Matt Starr on the show today, who’s the drummer for Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, and Black Swan! Matt and I take you through a full drum recording session and show you the most important aspects to capturing a great drum sound at home.
We discuss miking techniques, how to minimise bleed, playing technique, and a lot more! You can also download all multitracks of the session, as well as the Kick and Snare samples we captured!
Want to dive even deeper?
Matt has created a 6h drum production & recording course, where he teaches you everything he’s learnt in over 20 years of being a professional drummer. You’ll learn everything from selecting your kit and tuning, to composing parts, all the way to the final recording. Grab Matt’s course at $20 OFF (48h only)
If you’re on the hunt for affordable top-quality mics, check out Lauten Audio’s lineup. These mics give you fantastic bang for your buck. In fact, 10x Grammy Winner Darrell Thorp uses them extensively.