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Old 1st August 2006   #7
kennyd03
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Originally Posted by adamatic
The key with that technique is subtlety, put the cowbell or clav really low in the mix, it just barely has to be there to work. You can also try adding stuff like a 808 ht to add more body to a papery snare.
I've put in claps real low under a snare drum to help the attack.

I find myself layering kick drums more than any other percussion sound - usually one for the attack and one for the meat.

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