Drums are the fundamental component of music; "The Bed Track" as we call it. All other instruments are recorded to the rhythms of the drum performance. All instruments eventually trace their roots back to Africa where rhythm was essential to the spirituality of the tribal culture. To this day we notice the rhythm of the drum from the native peoples of Canada, to a dance hall, to someone just tapping their feet to a beat. We are all intertwined with rhythm. Recording drums is one of the most challenging situations you will ever come across in the studio. The...
the musical nature of the mix. I feel it is unfortunate today that most music tends to sound too bright and in the years to come I feel the artist and producers will regret what they did in mastering. I believe there are still great sounding records out there like Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, and Linkin Park, etc. that are mastered with sonic quality in mind. After EQing insert any compression if necessary. When compressing, use medium-slow attack and release times for it will allow you to get level consistencies that will make your mix sound louder and transparent.