Cymbal eq/compression question

[sarias]

Does anyone have any tips for using eq and compression to bring out the attack (stick) of the ride cymbal in the mix? The overheads in this case were a spaced pair. Thanks!

[GABritton]

for EQ try pulling a little hi-mid out, around 1-2.5khz just a little. I've had some minor success using an expander for overheads, seems to bring some depth. IMO

[sarias]

Thanks, GABritton! That worked pretty well. I wound up using a compander and it helped, along with the mid-cut and a little boost around 850hZ. Of course, it will all change when all the instruments have been recorded (so far it's just drums, bass and scratch vocal) but at least I have a bit of a clue now. I'll keep messing with it and if I stumble on to something brilliant I'll post it here. Thanks again.

Rick

[Steal Sessions]

Well, prepare for a re-do as soon as all instruments are recorded.. did the same thing, 3 weeks between recording drums and after that we recorded 90% of the rest (bass, guitar, vox (lead)). The sound I'd set for the drummix before was dropped within 10 seconds of listening with all instruments in Sonar.. It will make a big difference when other instruments are also added..

[sarias]

Thanks for the reply. I know that's true so I didn't spend very much time on it--just a quick mix that I can live with in the meantime.