death metal mics

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So really, in using the same kit for samples, you can just duplicate that track (snare, kick, etc) or send it to an aux pre fader and manipulate it as you see fit right? You don't need any type of trigger plugin for it.. I learned a trick that the guy called "cut kick" where he just boosted the beater, cut some lows, and distorted it beyond recognition and then just blended it in behind the real kick. It works wonders. I've done similar things for snare drums
 
Well, the idea of triggering a sample is to be able to have complete control of it's sound. Just copying the original track will still have bleed through from cymbals and other drums. Using a sample of the isolated drum, allows for extreme manipulation of the sound. Like I said, this is not necessary for all genres, but extremely produced genres such as Death metal, pretty much require this to make it work.

That is a useable technique for sure. I will sometimes throw distortion on kick and snare in addition to parallel compression, to get them to cut through a mix. A completely smashed kit can sound quite good when brought up along side of the natural sound. It just depends on the song. There is really no right way.
 
Ah yeah, that makes total sense. Thanks for the clarification!
 
Just on the "If I don't wanna use samples" arguement, I've had good results on kick with a classic rock / metal / blues ish band by copying the track and using two seperate focusing eq's on them and blending them in. worked nice in that instance but I do like samples at the same time :)
 
GazEcc said:
Just on the "If I don't wanna use samples" arguement, I've had good results on kick with a classic rock / metal / blues ish band by copying the track and using two seperate focusing eq's on them and blending them in. worked nice in that instance but I do like samples at the same time :)
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Every song has it's own needs. I love the times that no triggering of drums is needed! I'm not sure I have ever not used some kind of enhancement involving eq or compression tho. There is a tool to use for every case. Miss the old days when there were not a need for tools of change. Drummers were drummers, and listeners were listening...Brian May just played solo's from his heart, and Ozzy didn't need a doubler to get his sound.

This is now though, and music styles and production is like a competition of sort. We all strive to put out what the market wants, but it really comes down to the talent. Nothing good ever comes from crap.

Now I am a rambling troll.....
 
So Jimmy, are you one one of those that takes a sample from all the different kits you've worked with? Do you have a handful of go to samples? I wonder if I should start sampling kits or just find a decent set of free ones online to get the ball rolling?
 
Not really. I sample the kit at time of recording, and it is just part of the project folder. Kick drums that I am fond of, are in SS Trigger. I don't really use the same thing twice. Songs tell me what is needed.
 
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