Can someone critique my drum sound please?

[Chris Lago]

Is it panned at all?

[houndog328]

No. Should it be?

[Cameron Johnson]

I think they sound OK on their own - in the context of the song it could be different though - remember that drums are tricky in that they often sound good solo'd and shitty in the mix, or vice versa. What you have there is a fairly useful track though - good job :o)

Cheers,
Cam

[Chris Lago]

Yeah it would sound a lot cooler if the Overheads were panned a little, to give it some ambience feel.

[Cameron Johnson]

Originally Posted by chrislago

Yeah it would sound a lot cooler if the Overheads were panned a little, to give it some ambience feel.

Kinda hard with mono OH :oP

But I hear ya - it would give the kit more vibe.

[Chris Lago]

Yeah I know, I just noticed he used 1 overhead haha.

Here's a little something I did with your drums. Enjoy! If you know how to use Fruity Loops, I suggest you use your drums, add it with other drums to make full songs.

I used a soundgoodizer plugin on your drums by the way.

[usefullidiot]

Originally Posted by chrislago

Yeah I know, I just noticed he used 1 overhead haha.

Here's a little something I did with your drums. Enjoy! If you know how to use Fruity Loops, I suggest you use your drums, add it with other drums to make full songs.

I used a soundgoodizer plugin on your drums by the way.

I wanna dance like its 1997!!!!

I think your original drums sound cool, old school and funky. If thats what your going for i say good job...esp with the tools you have.

This clip has some great example of that old 70s pillow funk sound..he has different rec setup off course but yours still sounds cool!

YouTube - Paul Jackson and Mike Clark part 1

[houndog328]

Ha! Thanks Chris, that made my day. And thanks for all the feedback. I felt good about what I got in such a short time of messing around, it can only get better ...

[Chris Lago]

Get a second KM84, that would help a lot!

[houndog328]

Thanks, I've got a RCA 77DX that's getting a new ribbon right now so that will be in the mix soon. Any thoughts on the kick?

[svart]

push the mic further into the kick. I like more hard thump and less boom from my kick drums.

[GordZilla]

Originally Posted by Cameron Johnson

I think they sound OK on their own - in the context of the song it could be different though - remember that drums are tricky in that they often sound good solo'd and shitty in the mix, or vice versa. What you have there is a fairly useful track though - good job :o)

Cheers,
Cam

My thoughts exactly. I don't hear any glaring technical owies... everything sounds clean and present. Maybe the snare has a tad (and I mean smidge) excessive over-ring, but that is purely my own opinion... could still could work fine for the song depending on key etc. Nothing wrong with a mono OH too... if there are no tom rolls and ride work featured

I think the kick is fine... though svart has a good suggestion to maybe move the D12 another inch or so into the kick... I don't think you would have to move it much more than that.

I think you are on the right track (um... tracks... pardon the pun). Would be cool if you could post a mix later with the backing tracks, so we could hear the drums in context.