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Originally Posted by audiomichael  I never really understood what the big deal is about using drum samples. OK, If you're replacing 100% that's one thing (although sometimes it must be done on crap recordings). Is tucking a sample underneath a drum that different than even using reverb? Reverb is a completely foreign (and artificial) element added to bring out energy, vibe, tone, etc.
This is not a dig on anyone in particular, but deep down I think some people feel validated as an good engineer if they can mix drums without these other tools. |
I agree. And while it does take a great engineer to achieve great drum sounds without samples, the use of samples to enhance drums isn't a poor reflection of the engineer. It's a stylistic choice and it's necessary for certain productions to achieve a certain overall sound and sonic character. Christ, the most successful mixers in the industry REGULARLY use samples to augment their drum sounds. For certain drum sounds, there's really no other way to go about it.
Also, what's so wrong with it if you're using your own samples?
You still made the call on the drum/tuning, picked and placed the mics, treated it with EQ/compression/etc. and got the sound. I'm kind of confused as to why that would reflect badly upon the engineer. David says he used some homemade samples, so why is that a bad thing? They're HIS DRUM SOUNDS and he's using them in a way to achieve sounds that couldn't otherwise be achieved, to create the kind of mix that he wants for the project.