The Mysteries of Databending Explained
Any digital file, be it a video file, an image file, a sound file, or an executable, exists as a mathematical construct; a collection of numbers. I'll be the first to admit that the mathematics underpinning these files...
How to Add Huge Bass to Any Kick (Without EQ)
Have you ever sampled a great sounding kick drum from an old record or drum machine but realized there wasn't enough bass? If you're like me, you've spent countless hours trying to layer a modern sample under it...
How to Create Easy Basslines from Kicks
As a mastering engineer and former producer, I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to mix with sounds that work well together from the outset, requiring as little processing as possible.
How To Use Sidechain Compression To Make Kicks Cut Through The Mix
Learn how to use sidechain compression to make your kick drums cut through the mix. This is a super useful technique for EDM, pop...
Advanced Tips For Creating Drums with Depth
Some advanced techniques you can try when you want to push your drums off into the distance of your track and bring other elements to the front.
What to Look for in a Kick Sample
Exactly which kick sample you decide upon depends entirely on the elements in your track, and you should always do what sounds best. But, regardless of your track, you will always need a library of high quality professional samples.
Use Parallel Compression to Achieve Punch & Fatness
This is a technique I've known about for quite some time, and have been using to varying degrees for the past five years, but have only recently fallen in love with. It's a great way to increase punch or loudness (depending on the technique used)...
