folb695 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Ok, so one of the things I really think is key to a great producer is great drum sounds. My favorite producers all seem to have very individual drum sounds. Now, I spend alot of time on my drums, they come out sounding great but not that individual. I've tried lots of different things to make them sound different... I'm not really getting anywhere here's an example those drums just sound a certain way, when you hear them you know, Khalil.... I'm hoping to do something like that so, my question is... what do you do to make your drum samples sound more individual... Thanks Lorenzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruari Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 If I told you then they wouldn't be that individual anymore, would they… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibt Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Record your own samples. Don’t reach for Factory content, sample cds etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folb695 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 common there must be techniques, to take simple factory drums and give them your own flavor. I'm not asking you to tell me my flavor im asking you what can i do to get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I'm not asking you to tell me my flavor im asking you what can i do to get there Experiment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 what can i do to get there You can use EQ, compression, or any other form of processing. You can also layer multiple sounds - for example build your own kick drum from two samples, one that has a strong attack and one that has a sustain tail you like: you trim the sustain of the first one, maybe EQ out some of its low frequency, you EQ out some of the highs in the second sample, and you layer them. It's endless, really, so just experiment until you get something you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nublu Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Now, I spend alot of time on my drums, they come out sounding great but not that individual. Sounds like you've already accomplished the foundational work. You have an individual walk, individual hand gestures, manners of speech, dress, .... You're being yourself, effortlessly. You aren't doing something external to yourself. It isn't a question of how do I do "it". You are being you. Self expression. You're not trying to prove to anyone that you are you. If it is really making you smile, there's a very good chance that it is going put a smile on my face. So what rhythms do you like? The sounds that are riding those rhythms... what do you like? One of my teachers approached this like it is an adventure. I agree with him. I'm with others on this. The way to find what really turns your crank is to experiment. I take a few notes so I can re-create the sounds I like. Thanks for the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul999 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 what do you do to make your drum samples sound more individual... Thanks Lorenzo Most people complain that factory samples sound TOO individual. You might try taking the dynamic range off of the samples and keep them super dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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