Snare microphone placement: small moves, surprisingly large changes
Snare sound changes dramatically with a few centimetres of microphone movement. Pointing further towards the centre usually emphasises attack and weight; aiming nearer th…
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Using a click track live without making the band feel rigid
A live click can tighten cues, loops and time-based effects, but it should support the band rather than replace listening. The biggest improvement for me was treating the…
Drum tuning for small rooms: less ring or simply better balance?
In small venues I often hear “take all the ring out of the kit”, but completely dead drums can disappear once guitars and vocals start. I have had more success keeping a…