Short simple question

[JustaBassist]

When recording drums would you want to gate the drums before and/or after recording them and why.

[snow lizard]

Originally Posted by JustaBassist

When recording drums would you want to gate the drums before and/or after recording them and why.

I probably wouldn't because you'd be able to hear the gate kick on and off, and it would sound weird. I also like to use minimalist drum mic techniques and overdub drums without any other sounds in the room, so there's always bleed between the mics, but it's still effective and doesn't involve other instruments.

But that's just me.


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[Massive Master]

I'm not a big fan of gating, but AFTER if you really want to.

[James HE]

I used to try and gate out unwanted snare rattle and stuff - but that was back when I submixed it all down to 1 track going to my cassette 4 track.
defintly do it after.

[ez_willis]

Sometimes I'll gate the tom tracks after recording 'em. It seems to me to tighten the combined tracks up a bit.

[JustaBassist]

Well, when my friend was gating the drums for a quick demo he did everything and it did affect the sound. Is it unnecessary to gate that much of the drums?

[ssscientist]

Originally Posted by JustaBassist

We Is it unnecessary to gate that much of the drums?

Yes. It's unnecessary. If there's a serious problem with crossbleed try using fewer mics - one kick, one snare and stereo overheads. It'll be easier to mix and probably sound better - and certainly more natural - too.

[JustaBassist]

All right, thank you all.