not sure if anyone else out there listens to tortoise but i was wondering how these guys get there drum sounds (amazing stuff!). some of the stuff is real drums but sounds almost electronic. they record at John McEntire's (one of the members of tortoise) Soma Studios in Chicago.

dont expect too many replies here but if any1 out there has any ideas...

thanku

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

ok, you have two extra tracks Micing a 4-pc drum kit and you have no mics on your toms and also no room mics. Do you set up two stereo room mics or two tom mics?

I have a really basic question (even though I'm sure that the answers probably won't be!)...I've always heard that there are so many different ways to record a good set. Is there any particular technique that you should use over any other? The Shure Kit I have (with the SM57's) seems to be able to handle it...

ANY ideas or suggestions would be great! Thanks!

Hi all,
I'm wondering if you can tell me how to obtain a drumsound simular to dark side of the moon, in particular the snare sound.

I realize that the drums them self and the tuning are important to the sound, I would appresiate any advice in this department too.

Anyone tried those? I know Igor Cavalera from Sepultura uses two for his double kick setup... I playied in his kit once and I kinda liked... but you really need to get used to it...
Any other comments?

So many choices...

I am buying a new kit and am not sure which kick pedal to buy. I bought a ludwig classic birch 20" kick. Am I better off with a DW ?000 pedal over a nice ludwig? What do you think? What do you use?

Thanks!

Hey guys. Anyone have any techniques for recording a real drummer to get a hip hop /rap drum machine type sound?

Hi all,