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Features

Top Producers Discuss Drums In The Studio

We ask four first-call recording masters to shed some light, share some stories, and reflect on the drummer’s role in the studio, from their perspective.

Gear

Zildjian Z3 Cymbals Reviewed!

Rockers had a whole new reason to beat on bronze when Zildjian introduced the Z3 line in 2009. Our reviewer finds that they nicely split the dif between the company’s A Custom and Z Custom lines.

Plugged In

Talkin’ ’Bout Mud Flaps: Low End Mixing Tips

Spinal Tap said it best with “big bottom drive me out of my mind,” and their wisdom resonates to this day as a common result of mismanaged mixing of the low end. Temperamental bass frequencies, whether in abundance or lack thereof, can drive listeners batty, as opinions of bass boosting and cutting drastically vary. As good as it can sound, it is indeed possible to go too far with the “umph,” and adding unchecked sub-low frequencies will muddy up the mid range and lower overall intelligibility. Therefore, the decision here, dear Lady Justices of the console, is to balance clarity and strength. The following suggestions will aid in molding suitable mud flaps to any tune.