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Old 28th May 2008   #21
rockrev
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If you've already tracked and you're not happy with your room mics (or didn't use any . . . gasp!), a good convolution reverb can help. You may have to go through sample after sample, but when you find that impulse that works, it can do wonders for kick and snare. In fact, you might try busing the kick and snare with just a touch of OH to the impulse. I've had success with a blend of 1 clean (no verb) submix, 1 slammed (compressed) submix, and 1 convolution (100% wet) submix (kick, snare, and a touch of OH) tucked underneath.

Also, you can get great snap with the Massey CT4 on the kick and snare (slow attack, med/fast release).

My .02.

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