007: Mixing Percussion: Essential Tips for Better Sounding Drums

Logic Pro Mixing Tips for Synthpop Producers, Artists, and Musicians

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With this limited series podcast, you’ll learn how to mix exclusively in Logic Pro, create professional radio-ready music, and not compromise on quality.
This episode equips you with the tools to transform your percussion from basic samples to a dynamic and impactful force in your synthpop productions.

Get ready to explore the art of mixing percussion with:

• The Art of Percussion Mixing: Dive into the fundamentals of mixing percussion specifically for synthpop. Learn how to achieve clarity, separation, and the perfect balance between punch and groove in your drum kit elements.
• The Power of Precise EQ: Master the art of EQing claps for a crisp and cutting sound. I'll explore specific EQ techniques to remove unwanted frequencies and ensure your claps sit perfectly in the mix, adding rhythmic definition.
• Beyond the Basics: Creative Drum Processing: Discover how to use reverb and delay creatively to add depth, dimension, and a touch of magic to your percussion tracks. Learn techniques to achieve a variety of textures, from subtle ambience to driving rhythmic effects.
• Hi-Hat Heaven: Unlock the secrets of mixing hi-hats for shimmering detail and rhythmic control. I'll delve into essential EQ and compression techniques to achieve the perfect balance between crispness and airiness, a hallmark of many synthpop grooves.
• Taming the Tambourine: Explore effective mixing strategies for the tambourine. Learn how to control unwanted "ring" and ensure your tambourine adds a subtle layer of rhythmic flair without muddying up the mix.
• Crash Course in Crash Cymbal EQ: Master the art of EQing crash cymbals for impactful accents. I'll explore specific EQ techniques to tame harshness and ensure your crashes cut through the mix with the perfect balance of brightness and power.

Ready to transform your percussion and elevate your synthpop productions to the next level? Tune in and become a master of percussion mixing in Logic Pro!

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Chapter

1. 007: Mixing Percussion: Essential Tips for Better Sounding Drums (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:01)

3. How to Mix Percussion (00:00:52)

4. How to EQ Claps (00:01:12)

5. Creative Drum Processing Using Reverb and Delay (00:03:53)

6. How to Mix Hi-Hats (00:05:42)

7. Tambourine Mixing Tips (00:13:23)

8. Mixing Crash: EQ Tips (00:16:46)

9. Download the Free Logic Pro Mixing Tips Project Files (00:25:41)