I'm new to recording and need help with setting up my compressor. I'm using a cheap 5 piece Nady drum mic kit with a SM57 on the snare going into an Alesis 3630 compr. then in an Akai DPS16. I don't have a preamp. I've been using this setup for 3 months and can't figure the damn thing (compr) out. It's either too much or too little. I'm a solo artist and not a very good drummer. So the volume of my playing fluctuates a lot. A drum machine is not really any option for my style. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a sample song using this setup.
Yes, I know the toms sound dead. The heads are ancient and dimpled to hell. I have bought new heads since this was recorded.
Here's a sample song using this setup.
Yes, I know the toms sound dead. The heads are ancient and dimpled to hell. I have bought new heads since this was recorded.