Getting Snare Sounds for Context | Season Three, Episode 23

Time and time again we hear about “your sound” - finding it/developing it/applying it to the musical situation. Today we explore a basic approach to and demonstration of snare sounds by context. Is there a “best” sound? Will your sound be the “right” sound?
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Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB & OctoPre - MacPro w/Pro Tools 12.8
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
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Full kit: AKG C414 (ear-distance)Snare drum & tom tom close mics: Shure SM57
Bass drum: AKG D112 (at mic port) + KAM R3 Ribbon microphone ~8” away from reso
Drumheads:
Snares:
Acrolite: Evans Genera batter w/E-Ring / Snare Side 300 reso
Supraphonic: Evans G12 batter / Snare Side 300 reso
COB: Evans G12 batter / Snare Side 300 reso
Kick: Evans EMAD clear batter / EQ3 coated reso w/port
Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra w/70’s Ludwig Supraphonic (high tuning), 60’s Ludwig Acrolite (low tuning), and Ludwig Chrome-Over-Brass
Cymbals:
14” Zildjian New Beat Top (as bottom cymbal) w/custom modified top cymbal and a ride cymbal custom modified by Jesse Simpson
Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
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