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Studio Secrets: How To Record Toms

Looking for that big, boomy studio tom sound? Look no further for information on microphone selection, drumhead choices, preamps, mixing, and beyond.

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Drumming, Mixing & Editing Tips From BT

When it comes to manipulating drum tracks, nobody does it better than BT (a.k.a Brian Transeau), the Guinness World Record holder for the most edits in a recorded piece of music (6,178 to be precise). His audio-production and editing skills are legendary, but don’t let that scare you: BT’s methods, insanely complex as they are at times, can be applied to a wide variety of styles and recording situations. Here he provides three drum-related mixing tips and tricks to make your track come alive.

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Fix It Before The Mix: 10 Tips For Sound Design

Whether you're using a hardware or software instrument, a synthesizer or a sampler, these sound edits that Jim Aikin shares with us are guaranteed to be a magic solution to any recording difficulty.