Hey guys I'm looking for a tool that will help me bring out transient attack in toms (or anything else). I've used transient designers quite a bit and the success rate with those aren't as high as I'd like. I've been doing some digging and I found a video from a YouTube channel I'm subscribed to that has a plugin that seems to do this ok but I can't find where to buy the damn thing.

I about to start recording a band in which the drummer has 2 huge floor toms, 16X18 and 18x18. They sound really great in the room, but when they record they sound like someone hitting a bucket with a notebook on top, no resonance and no fundamental. I am using Audix D2 mics on the top on their D-vice clamps about 2 inches up and pointed at the impact point.

I was just curious what techniques some of you guys use when recording and mixing toms. I usually record metal/ hardcore music, so the toms need a bit more attack than normal to be heard through the mix, but I end up with either a very flat sound or an overly bassy sound whenever I'm done. I can't seem to find a good medium.

WHich one should i use that sounds the best and cost efficient?

Hello! I'm looking at getting a couple of sm57's to record my drums and guitar amp. My question is whether it is wise or not to use sm57's on Toms, and get a good full sound? I read it was great for "snares and guitar cabs". Any suggestions?

Wassup everyone? I've been tuning my drumset by ear and was wondering if there is a certain note to set each tom to for a nice death metal sound. I'm thinking of starting to use a digital tuner so the notes are right on. I have four toms, should I tune them going down by like 2 steps each or what? Also, does it make any difference how my guitar is tuned to go with it?

My drummer has a kit that every damn drum on the kit rings like what seems forever to me. What does everybody do to get the tightness to the kit and keep them musical for recording purposes.

Has anyone else close miked a tom and heard an insane rattle, but the rattle wasn't in the OH's? I just bought D2's and noticed it today.

I've been using Shure SM57's on toms, many different kits, many different players, and no matter what I can't get a good tom sound.

I know my room and pres play a big part, but I recently stopped using the 57 on snare and now use the Sennheiser E609 and get the sound I want. I'm thinking that it's more so the mic and less of the other factors.

Now...

there is a chevelle song called Emotional Drought off their newest album. can anyone give me and idea of how they got the toms to sound like they do in this song.. wow they sound great. andy wallace is such a great mixer. specifically the micing.