getting rid of snare bleed in a bass drum track

[treymonfauntre]

how would i do this? any tips? i tried doing a gate plugin and it ended up sounding terrible eq only goes so far and its not helping me get a decent bass drum sound.

 

[EdWonbass]

I have been working on the same problem as I have just started to record drums. So far I found the best way is to get a heavy blanket(i'm using a sleeping bag) and make a tunnel in front of the kick drum head. This should keep some of the snare out. I don't think you want it to touch the front head.

 

[Track Rat]

I have to ask, what problem is this generating for you? Is it just the fact that it's there or is it phasing or something?

 

[treymonfauntre]

its already recorded, its more of a mixing question. the problem is that it sounds like crap and when i try to give the bass drum some punch it ends up overpowering my already recorded snare track. i guess i just need another mic to pick up the impact of the beater

 

[donkeystyle]

my guess is that you're either recording with the kick mic way out in front of the kick, or you're adding a ton more click than you need to.

unless you're using your kick mic as a room mic,the bleed from the snare shouldn't be a problem at all. if you are using the mic as a room mic, yeah you'll have to get another mic if you want to add attack without bringing up too much snare.

how are you micing the kick?

 

[Track Rat]

If it's already tracked and redoing it is not an option, put a volume envelope over the kick track and hand "duck"the snare bleed. It's time consuming but it's the smartest gate you'll ever use.

 

[Dogbreath]

I'm no recording guru by any stretch but when I record drums, I'll solo the kick track and erase anything that's not a kick. Be sure to start your edit after the decay of the kick. Same thing on the snare. It'll have a little longer decay. I'll leave the 2 OH's alone as they'll have the HH, crashes and toms to fill out the "room" of the kit. This, too, will take a little time but I get a much tighter sound.
Just a peso or two.....Hope it helps.



Kel