Comments: Tech Sessions #7

What's up Audio. I'm loving this Tech Sessions column. You're definitely on point, especially regarding patience. Like I told you before, I have so much respect for producers cause it really takes patience and dedication to continue to tweak your tracks until you get the sound you're looking for. I know drums have been my major frustration. I can't wait til the bar exam is over so I can spend some time with the keyboard and put some of your pointers to use.

Posted by kounslor at June 30, 2004 06:33 PM

..I feel that...good stuff. On my stuff what I do is try to go for a certain feel..meaning sometimes I don't intend to have drums that necessarily "bang"...but have a certain "feel"....an example that comes to mind is the Beatles "Strawberry Fields Forever"...the feel of the drums on that joint is nice...and perfectly compliments the song....I find as I do different types of music that it's even harder to master having drums to be present and have that "feel" as well...

anyhow..keep this coming good stuff..

Posted by Mepho Brown at June 30, 2004 07:43 PM

Yea man, good informative column you have here.

An aspiring producer may not have that multi thousand dollar board, but one can get creative with what one has - in preperation for one day owning that peice of dream equipment.
When I used to dabble in studio production, the "nod factor" was the goal. Being a DJ you will actually find on the dance floor, gave me yet another advantage - the ability to pick drum sounds simular to what was current - with ease. My partner back then, being more techincal in regards to clarity and sound, would tweak and freak, kicks snares, shakers, hi-hats and all other drum elements to perfection.
When we had non technical/musical/ studio people noddin they head to just a drum track/pattern, we knew the foundation was done.

Posted by Oh So Kool at July 1, 2004 06:25 AM

Everybody

Thanks

K,

Do the damn thing. See ya around the A.

Mepho,
Your stuff is nice. And swing is very important indeed. Good point.

OSK,
We all trying to snap necks right? lol

Posted by Audio Assassin at July 1, 2004 11:43 AM

..and cash checks.

Posted by Oh So Kool at July 1, 2004 04:07 PM

I feel you on producer envy in regards to drums. WhenI first heard "Train of Thouhght" that shit was very disheartening.Same shit with Megahertz production. Until I realized these cats had someone else who could convey that vision of what they wanted the drums to sound like.I try and get the kick there in my head and everything else falls into place after.

Posted by big family at July 1, 2004 09:42 PM

Good article glover

Posted by fastlance at July 3, 2004 04:45 PM