Where's Chris??

[Dadocaster]

I spent a lot of time auditioning drum grooves with the intent of being able to make some really rough sketches of a couple of tunes for the guys in the band. Finally got tired of jerking around and put ONE CONDENSER mic in front of the kit, maybe 4 feet in front of the kick drum and the mic was tilted downward just a bit and around 4 feet tall. I'm not a particularly good drummer but I banged out some groove and the funniest part is that sonically, it's not terrible.

I have learned this many times, but not lately.

 

[Triple Jim]

I think I've mentioned before... that's my experience too. I used to use 2 mics for the whole band, one at each side for L and R channels of my 2-track tape recorder.

 

[Dadocaster]

I think I've mentioned before... that's my experience too. I used to use 2 mics for the whole band, one at each side for L and R channels of my 2-track tape recorder.

We are all in love with the gear and the techniques and stuff. Honestly, the really quick dirty that I did earlier suits the songs.

 

[Butcher of Strats]

ADHD for me means the more effort put into the mics and mix, the worse I play the damned music.
Not that my recordings were good, just noting that I suck at playing and recording.
Two mics and go.
My shortcoming, not an asset or philosophical value.

 

[Oldiemurphy]

I know you were exploring the rabbit hole of EZ and other software. I'm glad you banged out some acoustic drums and got some useful tracks. Honestly, if I lived in a house and not an apartment, it would be fun to get a kit again. But for the way I'm recording now, programs are the quickest and easiest option.

Hope you and your new collaborators record some stuff. I always really enjoy your songs.

 

[Dadocaster]

I know you were exploring the rabbit hole of EZ and other software. I'm glad you banged out some acoustic drums and got some useful tracks. Honestly, if I lived in a house and not an apartment, it would be fun to get a kit again. But for the way I'm recording now, programs are the quickest and easiest option.

Hope you and your new collaborators record some stuff. I always really enjoy your songs.

Give me a sec, going to post a sample. It's not meant for public consumption, more like seeing if the vibe and concept work. This was done one condenser in front of the drumkit, and then I decided to record same mic several feet from the amp. Was surprised, they have an interesting sound.

Try this:

 

[Oldiemurphy]

Give me a sec, going to post a sample. It's not meant for public consumption, more like seeing if the vibe and concept work. This was done one condenser in front of the drumkit, and then I decided to record same mic several feet from the amp. Was surprised, they have an interesting sound.

Try this:

Yep, totally works. That's a very useful sound for a simple mic setup.

 

[Dadocaster]

Yep, totally works. That's a very useful sound for a simple mic setup.

I like that the guitar part came out with that nasal tone that a lot of punks go for.

 

[Oldiemurphy]

I like that the guitar part came out with that nasal tone that a lot of punks go for.

Heck ya.