Two HUGE SECRETS To Recording Drums (It’s Easier & Cheaper Than You Think)

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Transform your drum recordings and videos with two powerful FREE tools in Logic Pro X. Not only will we discuss how to use compression with compressors and equalization through graphic EQs and other EQs plugins - here, you'll get tips for making social media videos with your drum covers, economizing your recording workflow, and more. Got questions? Put 'em in the comments!
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I've been a drummer for over 15 years, and I've been a musician for over 25, but I've only been recording drums seriously for less than a decade. I quickly learned how to get great drum sounds with a few secrets.
In previous videos, I've talked about the importance of selecting the right drum heads, hitting your drums (particularly the snare drum) in such a way to produce the best tones, tuning the drums right, and much more. I've even talked about the importance of setting up your microphones the right way too! Room mics are one of my biggest secrets to getting the best sounding drums in your headphones, through your studio monitors, or even through your iPhone speaker.
Today, we're going to get into my DAW - Logic Pro X on my MacBook Pro - to show you how to use a couple key tools that will give you better drum sounds in no time at all. We'll also cover the benefits of paid plugins, like the ones I used from Waves Audio, as well.
Let's give a big thanks to @ZeKePlaysDrums for his great playing, unique approach to music creation, and his wonderful-sounding audio. Connect with Zeke if you're looking for drum lessons in Oregon or if you need a drummer for your next tour!
Drum-related audio on my end was captured with two Universal Audio Apollo x8p interfaces using 1073 preamp modeling.
Mics include:
- SE Electronics V-Kick (Kick In)
- Dr. Alien Smith Alien8 (Kick Out)
- Shure Unidyne III SM57 (Snare Top) - Rode NT55 w/ Cardioid Capsule (Snare Top)
- Audio-Technica ATM650 (Snare Bottom)
- Sennheiser MD-421 (Each Tom)
- AKG C414 TLII Pair (Overheads)
- Apex 210B Ribbon into Soyuz Launcher (Room)
- Shure 588SB (Vocal)
I use Logic Pro X, Waves Audio plugins, and I really need a nap - like now.
Oh, and that cool mic cable? It comes from Sorry Cables in LA. - www.sorrycables.com/ Questions?
I do lessons on drumming, recording drums, social media, and more. Plus, I've been working with drum companies on all sorts of cool stuff. Check out my website! And you can always find me at timbdrums@gmail.com or hit me up on my other socials.
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  • @ZeKePlaysDrums
    @ZeKePlaysDrums11 ай бұрын

    GRAMMA!...... GRAMMA I'M ON THE TV!!!! 😂 Thank you for doing this man, this is gonna completely change my game 💚

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    So glad you dug it. Thanks for the opportunity, my dude!

  • @DimitriFantini
    @DimitriFantini11 ай бұрын

    we use the same jam! Grandma would be proud.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    😂❤️😂❤️

  • @adee2569
    @adee256911 ай бұрын

    Great job, Tim!!! This video had to take weeks to edit!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much. I hope you got something useful out of it! It look many long hours, but I'm just hoping people can learn from all the years of digging I've done! 🤣

  • @rOhmz
    @rOhmz11 ай бұрын

    dude, this was REALLY GOOD! thank you for your time and effort on this one, really appreciated

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the all the kind words. If you got any questions, don’t hesitate to holler. Always happy to help in the comments here!

  • @austinspitler32
    @austinspitler3211 ай бұрын

    Really appreciated this video Timbo! Always great, informational content with the perfect amount of humor mixed in! Thanks man!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Austin. I really appreciate it. Your videos always sound killer, so I'm sure you have your tricks, but I hope you picked up a new one or two from this video too! 👊👊👊

  • @hereafterpa
    @hereafterpa3 ай бұрын

    This was a great watch! I tend to layer in samples to my kit as well for recordings. But for drum covers and social media, this works really well. Would love to get the kit to sound fuller without samples!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    3 ай бұрын

    Check out my Instagram for plenty of examples. I never use samples. While they can be super helpful when you’re putting a record together, I find it to be too tedious to use when I’m trying to pump out a ton of videos for socials. If you hear something you like and have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

  • @nathanielnicholson559
    @nathanielnicholson55911 ай бұрын

    Fun stuff! I really like your delivery. Off to check out more of your videos :)

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Nathaniel. Hope you dig the other videos too. More fun stuff to come! 😁👊

  • @JamieStrowhiro
    @JamieStrowhiro11 ай бұрын

    Just giving this stuff away for free

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Hahaha For the good of the community!

  • @GlennWilsonDrums
    @GlennWilsonDrums11 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you man! 🙏🙏🙏 I learnt so much from this. Thank you 🙌

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Glenn. Don't hesitate to holler if have any questions I can help with. Always happy to chat recording stuff!

  • @mattfdrums
    @mattfdrums11 ай бұрын

    Tim this is EXACTLY what I needed and using Logic too:) So it’s perfectly for me right now ! I will be watching it over and over :) Thanks for sharing and doing it in an easy way to relate to 10/10 man ❤👍

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Enjoy! And yo, if any questions pop up, throw me a comment and I'll answer them here!

  • @johnrobinson8323
    @johnrobinson83238 ай бұрын

    Awesome video Tim! This was very helpful but I'm still at the stage where I need to get set up to record. I'm gonna save this for later though. Thanks. 🥁❤️

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you got a kick out of it, John. And I hope you get recording soon!

  • @shawnsdrumcave
    @shawnsdrumcave10 ай бұрын

    As a complete novice at recording this video is filled with tons of useful info, thanks Tim!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m glad you dug it! And if you have any other questions pop up, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email!!

  • @StuartJrBarrett
    @StuartJrBarrett11 ай бұрын

    This is invaluable information! Thanks, Tim!!!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Stuart. I really appreciate it!!

  • @variety_stomp
    @variety_stomp11 ай бұрын

    Ty for this wisdom Tim!!! You are the best!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words, Paul. I appreciate it!!

  • @quintessenceSL
    @quintessenceSL11 ай бұрын

    Just putting it out there- a PBBJ (peanut butter, butter, jam) is where it's at.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    BUTTER? Please explain why even more fat is needed than what is in the peanut butter. This is equally disgusting and enticing. hahahaha

  • @quintessenceSL

    @quintessenceSL

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno So I was making a PB&J and this guy from overseas is looking at me like I am a barbarian. And so he mentions having butter on it. And I'm thinking, he's from overseas. What the hell does he know about PB&J? So I tried it. He was right. Absolutely right. Creamier. Easier to spread the peanut butter. And what is your peanut butter substituting anyway? :P

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@quintessenceSL I am trying this tomorrow. hahahaha

  • @leorleorleor111
    @leorleorleor11111 ай бұрын

    Tim!!! You're the best! In the few lessons I had with you, you transformed my studio into sounding amazing!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Dude! Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m so glad you got a lot out of our time together. Big love!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @iengineer_247
    @iengineer_2475 ай бұрын

    I do the bottle cut when little of lotion is left🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤣🤣cool vid keep it coming

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    5 ай бұрын

    😂😂👊👊

  • @JeradDrums
    @JeradDrums11 ай бұрын

    The cutting of the peanut butter jar shows us the true genius that is this operation.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    I’m all about little life hacks, man. 😂❤️

  • @brent3760
    @brent376010 ай бұрын

    The Beatles drum sound is THE reason i wanted to play the drums.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    10 ай бұрын

    They always got killer tones, right??

  • @brent3760

    @brent3760

    10 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno Always! Listen to the Album Revolver, Sargent Peppers, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, those albums are my favorite drum recordings ever. Love!!!!

  • @t.j.martin-lokey5677
    @t.j.martin-lokey567711 ай бұрын

    Great vid Timb!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Yo!! Thanks for watching, my friend. Hope all is well in your world.

  • @jwest31176
    @jwest3117611 ай бұрын

    Damn,I'm messing up. I've been following you for a long time on IG,but I've never thought about checking your KZread. I'm happy I did. This is a really informative video with some great entertainment mixed in. I do have all the waves plugins you used,CLA,API,they are all awesome. I need to get back into it and learn more about this. I've gotten some great info from this,so thank you sir!!!! Cheers!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Holler via email if you have any questions as you get back into recording. I’m always happy to help!

  • @tobiaswinter1358
    @tobiaswinter135811 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, most excellent sweater choice!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tobias! 😁😁👊👊

  • @I_Am_Very_Scary
    @I_Am_Very_Scary11 ай бұрын

    This is only your second video I watched, ‏and god do I get a good vibe from the first seconds *again*. Totally dig your style. (You- do you remember me?👀)

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words. More fun to come. And if you have any topics you want me to cover, let me know. I don't know much about LEGO, but I can help you with anything drum-related! hahaha

  • @anotherDnightmare
    @anotherDnightmare11 ай бұрын

    Equal parts hilarious AND informative.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Glad you got a kick out of it!

  • @jdion79
    @jdion7911 ай бұрын

    ah nice my friend works for UAG! great product.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Man, that computer would be dead without that case. It’s a lifesaver!!

  • @johnrobertcorney
    @johnrobertcorney11 ай бұрын

    MY MAN! IMO best video yet. Really appreciate the overview. Just so many good tips and tricks. I’d like to believe you are the person Charlie Brown would have grown up to be with mood stabilizing meditation and a savant on drums. Keep rowing them oars you mad man.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    I love that analogy. Thank you. hahahaha I don't know if you knew this, but I actually played on a soundtrack for an official Charlie Brown video game once. And the family of Charles Schulz had to approve my work, which they said they LOVED. Since my grandma was a big Charlie Brown fan, you can't even imagine how big a smile that put on my face.

  • @johnrobertcorney

    @johnrobertcorney

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno that’s awesome Amigo. I’m glad I could return the favor. Your show is the only “drumming thing” I can get away with on the big TV

  • @johnboyc5
    @johnboyc54 ай бұрын

    That’s wild I love hot mulligan and also record and etc so it’s funny stumbling upon this

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    4 ай бұрын

    lol Hope you got a kick out of the video!

  • @adsph
    @adsph11 ай бұрын

    Really great content Tim. Mind blowing to me. Great tutorial for many drummers. Well done

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris. I appreciate the kind words. I'm trying to put out some good stuff, and I hope everyone who watches gets something out of it! 😄♥

  • @adsph

    @adsph

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno seriously good stuff. You really know your stuff. I always thought that. The amount of work involved to put out content. It shows you really care. Awesome.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@adsph You're too kind, dude. We gotta connect at your place one of these days and throw down some Neil Peart riffs on your DW kit!!

  • @adsph

    @adsph

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno that should be arranged. Work is bat sh** crazy this month for me. We will figure it out and soonish.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@adsph We got time! Talk soon!!

  • @charlespetitclerc1256
    @charlespetitclerc125611 ай бұрын

    Love it! Now do it with your kits and room! That room sound hunts me every time I hear that damn snare sound!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s definitely on the docket. Soon! 😁❤️👊

  • @jacegreen3023
    @jacegreen302311 ай бұрын

    Timbo… holy shit you work with Brandon!?🤯🤯 It is such a small world. You two are two of my absolute favorite drummers and hot mulligan is one of my favorite bands of all time. Sometimes the stars really align holy guacamole dude

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    hahahaha YES! Brandon is a great dude. It was a blast working with him earlier this summer. And thanks so much for the high praise. You the man, Jace!!

  • @livingthedream137
    @livingthedream13710 ай бұрын

    As I started the video I thought wow I think I hate this guy. As the video progressed, I thought wow I either love or hate this guy. Finally I landed on love. He’s great! I love the sm57 just being dropped on the floor ha ha ha.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    10 ай бұрын

    Lol I’m glad you landed on love. 😂😂😂👊👊👊

  • @milovaisey2402
    @milovaisey240211 ай бұрын

    You should have tried to match the EQ settings between the stock and waves plugins to better show the difference. Also, in your own mixes, do you actually rely mostly on presets? Or do you EQ and compress manually?

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    The EQ settings were similar, but the compression settings (and other shaping features on the CLA plugin) are difficult to match. I could've better matched the overall output of the Logic plugins mix and the Waves plugin mix, but I also think the loudest that comes with those paid plugins has more character than the utilitarian sound of the Logic compressors and limiters. Regarding presets, I certainly start with presets very often (especially in an unfamiliar room with an unfamiliar setup). It just gets me up to speed quickly without wasting time. But when I get into the details, I dial in sounds further by modifying each plugin's settings for sure.

  • @GoKartMozart25
    @GoKartMozart259 ай бұрын

    I've never understood why people want to scoop the mids. Mids are where the music lives. I think Walter Becker said that.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    9 ай бұрын

    I totally agree. You gotta balance it between the different musical elements in an arrangement, but if a final mix is soft in mids, it just doesn’t feel right to me!

  • @RenPolumbarit
    @RenPolumbarit11 ай бұрын

    i love you tim come to the philippines, we'll hang out, play some drums, eat some pb&j

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Ren, man, thank you! I would love to visit that country one day. Maybe we can have a drum battle. hahaha

  • @KevinWoodruff
    @KevinWoodruff11 ай бұрын

    Holy shit Timbo you are an articulate dude

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Kevin. I appreciate it. I tried my best to make this thing accessible for everyone! 😁👊

  • @coolatta1
    @coolatta111 ай бұрын

    20:47 easily a Top 10 Timbo clip

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Honesty, you're not wrong. hahahaha

  • @TJ6574

    @TJ6574

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree. This had me dying hahaha.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TJ6574 LOL I guess we need more Timbo in the wild clips!

  • @TJ6574

    @TJ6574

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno awesome info mate. I’ll def be taking heed from this one when I start mixing my next EP. I’m building some carbon snare prototypes over here in NZ… be cool to get one to you!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TJ6574 Killer! My email is in my profile. Feel free to hit me up there or via Instagram and we can talk. Last year, I designed a carbon steel snare that sold all over the world. Paul McCartney's drummer even owns one! Super cool experience Would love to hear more on what you're cooking up!

  • @hamilstarr4292
    @hamilstarr429211 ай бұрын

    TGITFK !!! Another great video

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    hahaha I love the acronym! Thanks for watching, Hamil. I appreciate it!!

  • @brent3760
    @brent376010 ай бұрын

    Timbo, if and when uou are wver up in Sheboygan, hit me up! We get BRAT!!! 😁😊🥁❤️🥁

  • @brent3760

    @brent3760

    10 ай бұрын

    For real though 👍👍

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    10 ай бұрын

    Dude, we gotta make it happen. One day!!

  • @brent3760

    @brent3760

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@timbofromkenoAbsolutely! I used to manage the SW store here in town for many years... too many years.... But anytime another drummer would come in the store, it was an instant bromance 😂. I can talk with other drummers all day! Gear, influences, practice tips, on and on. 😁

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    10 ай бұрын

    @@brent3760 Hahahaha Yes, same for sure!!

  • @Tateisadrummachine
    @Tateisadrummachine9 ай бұрын

    Timbo can I get a zoom call sesh with you please 🥺

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    9 ай бұрын

    100%! Email me at timbdrums@gmail.com and we’ll make it happen.

  • @russgenders7550
    @russgenders755011 ай бұрын

    snare buzz plug-in by Wavesfactory instead of bottom mic.

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh wow, I never thought of that. I'll have to give it a whirll!!

  • @russgenders7550

    @russgenders7550

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno its free too!!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@russgenders7550 I love free stuff! hahaha

  • @secret_snipper
    @secret_snipper10 ай бұрын

    Was that a Jimmy Eat World cover? Lol

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    10 ай бұрын

    It is! hahaha Good ear, Nick.

  • @ferggriffindrums
    @ferggriffindrums11 ай бұрын

    🤘🥁👊🙏💙🙏

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    Hope you dug it, homie!!

  • @ferggriffindrums

    @ferggriffindrums

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno you know it brother!! 👊

  • @drumtravelfun
    @drumtravelfun11 ай бұрын

    Yeah buddy, but one really important question comes to mind - how many people can fit on that sofa?

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    hahahaha Man, at least eight!

  • @drumtravelfun

    @drumtravelfun

    11 ай бұрын

    @@timbofromkeno Love it, have a great weekend, bud!

  • @timbofromkeno

    @timbofromkeno

    11 ай бұрын

    @@drumtravelfun You too!

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