2015
Lynda
Josh Freese
1:27
English

In this course, GRAMMY-winning recording engineer, producer, and mixer Ryan Hewitt explains his techniques for capturing drum sounds in one of the best recording rooms in Los Angeles, EastWest Studio 2. Utilizing the talents of A-list session and touring drummer Josh Freese (interviewed in the first chapter of the course), Ryan will demonstrate his mic choice and placements on Josh's drums, spending time on the details of the kick, snare, toms, cymbals, overheads, and room mic setups. Ross Garfield, the Drum Doctor, assists in fine-tuning the drum sound. Watch for a one-of-a-kind look at the pros at work.

Introduction
Welcome
1. An Interview with A-List Drummer Josh Freese
Josh Freese, session and touring drummer
If it sounds good, it is good
Listening to the demo song
2. Recording Drums
Getting a great kick drum sound
Getting a solid snare to create the character of the track
Approaches to EQing the kick and snare
Dialing in the overheads, hi-hats, and cymbals
Experimenting with room sounds
Getting rack tom and floor tom sounds
Getting creative with the stunt mics
3. Josh Freese Recording Session
Finessing sounds with Josh Freese on the drums: Part one
Finessing sounds with Josh Freese on the drums: Part two
Recording the first take and making adjustments
Recording two more takes of the song
Recording one more pass: The keeper take
Punching-in to polish the performance
Conclusion
Inspiration and next steps

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