EPIC 80s DRUM SOUNDS (aka Gated Reverb)

In this video I discuss three different ways in which I go about getting 80s inspired drum sounds in my home studio:
1. Gated Ambience
2. Gated Reverb
3. The 80s "Studio" Sound
As always, I'm not trying to literally re-create exact sounds using exact processes - eg. the 80s recording process, signal chain, era appropriate clothing, etc ... just merely getting inspired by those sounds and finding my own way of doing it in a modern musical context and environment, AND hopefully inspire YOU to do the same!
00:00 Intro - Headbands & Aviators
03:32 Gated Ambience Drum Stuff
06:44 Gated Ambience DAW Stuff
09:29 Gated Ambience w/ no snare muffling
11:05 Gated Reverb Drum Stuff
14:27 Gated Reverb DAW Stuff
16:00 Outboard Gear & Signal Chain
18:34 The 80s "Studio" Sound Drum Stuff
21:21 Sick Jams
23:11 The 80s "Studio" Sound DAW Stuff
26:20 The 80s "Ballad" Snare Drum Stuff
28:06 The 80s "Ballad" Snare DAW Stuff
28:48 All the Stuff I Missed
29:15 Big Picture Implications
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[@JakeReedmusic]

What's your favorite song from the 80s?

My favourite drummer of all times... Copeland's sound....and thanks for this video, it has a lot of info.

Sorry, without glasses I miss understood, one of my fav is Sincronicity II. Another sound...

[@Bergatronmusic]

New Sensation

[@SRartz25]

Easy Lover - Phillip Bailey and Phil Collins

[@SaucemanSauceman]

Love in the air tonights drums by phill collins, whitesnake hear i go again. But the 80's had so many good songs from alot of folks.

[@tc4300]

I'm pretty happy that we share a passion called Phil Collins

[@JakeReedmusic]

Me too

[@goesjem]

@@JakeReedmusic Me tooooo hahaha

[@Sajxi]

I don't even play drums, and I can't relate to 90% of what you're saying, yet I find your videos endlessly entertaining! Your channel deserves way more recognition - it's awesome!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Yaaaaay! That’s the goal!

[@Mr.TeETH78]

Yes! I play and understand but I stay because you have a great personality with awesome dad jokes!

[@MrMelancobar]

Agree 100%...! You have the "exact" dosis of entertainer... Hugs from Argentina

[@amphlett7]

I’ve never clicked a video faster than this

[@JakeReedmusic]

LOL!

[@bendayze]

Dude you are quite literally so good at recording drums you should be running a big studio in LA ASAP. Crazy good man. And not just recording but playing too, SHESHHHHH

[@JakeReedmusic]

Ha! Thanks man! I really appreciate the kinds words!

[@Santana105]

5:55 a couple of minutes of just this would be a literally perfect opening track for any 80s album. It’s insane how good that gated ambiance/reverb sound is.

[@anemaldemomusic8182]

I can't stress how much this guys knows his shit and a great drummer. Subscribed..

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@EoghanJB]

Sounds sick, this was absolutely worth the wait. Phil Collins actually recorded In The Air Tonight using an SSL talkback mic, which is what gave the drums that incredibly compressed sound. Love it!

[@JakeReedmusic]

yaaaaaay! Thanks! Yeah, there's a cool interview Warren Huart does with Hugh Padgham where he explains the whole thing. What a happy accident/discovery that was!

[@guitarhilley]

I only smash that like button if it has a gated reverb.

[@Damage_Kase_99]

Everybody always mentioned In The Air Tonight for obvious reasons. But one of my personal favorite Phil Collins gated drums moment is from the Genesis song Dreaming While You Sleep. As well as Mama

[@Bushmani]

Duuuude I never listened to Dreaming while you sleep and your absolutely right its great track and reference.

[@Allison_Chaynes]

It's funny cause you're right about how they would record drums first and then cymbals, but now you'll have other youtubers trying to figure how was someone able to play the beat with a hi hat, snare, and cymbal at same time. They'll literally say stuff like, "they used 3 sticks." 🤭

[@JakeReedmusic]

Lol

[@G.GordonMidi]

Prince playing a Linndrum w/ one hand is the best 80's drummer!

[@JakeReedmusic]

I AGREE!

[@softlightsymphonyband]

And Prince was on record saying that he was influenced by what The Cocteau twins had done with drum machines and was obsessed with the drum sounds they achieved (which were run through guitar amplifiers and recorded to beef them up and other techniques that drove stuffy engineers of the time mad).

[@JakeReedmusic]

@@softlightsymphonyband love this!

[@blakekueffer6366]

I’m really glad I found your channel.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Me too! Thanks!

[@joeanderson444]

When he played the Gated Ambience in the very beginning, it quickly reminded me of the beginning of Steve Winwood's "Higher Love"! It happened again at 10:21-10:24!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Totally

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd has some major verb on the drums. Tastes goooood

[@JakeReedmusic]

love it!

[@jacobsmith1877]

This video is phenomenal. I love your humor and the fact that you go through how to get each sound is great

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@TheMattForbes]

Best. Video. Yet. HILARIOUS and hugely informative, man! KILLING IT!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks, Matt! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@harrisonweil2084]

This is fantastic, I love the sound. I love how you said get inspired and how you are not trying to replicate. Hope more people find your channel.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks! I hope so too!

[@AdamStachelek]

This video should be in the Library of Congress. It’s a national treasure.

[@KnapfordMaster98]

I love those deep shells on the 'studio' kit.

[@Bushmani]

I just woke up from the weirdest 80's dream....and stumbled into my studio and this was the first video that came up and its perfect. Excellent work.

[@cryptooooooooo]

glad to have you back! love your vids

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@CasanovaTheCoolGuy]

The Smiths and The Cure drum sound please!

[@juliotello3415]

I love your videos and your drumming, man! So good that you´re back!!! Hugs from Buenos Aires

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you! So nice to hear you enjoy the videos!

[@DrumsWithJames]

This is a great video mate, great editing, playing, instruction and most of all inspiration!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you! Glad to inspire!

[@matkogrgas]

My all time favourite educational video dude from YT, love you man!! Keep em coming pleaseee :)

[@JakeReedmusic]

YAAAAAY!!! Thanks! I'll try not to wait 8 months to do the next one lol!

[@ptronicmusic]

I love this! Super entertaining and such valuable info. Thank you!

[@JakeReedmusic]

I love that you love it. Thank you!

[@miguelpockets]

Pretty inspiring stuff Jake !! Thanks for sharing, man!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you! Happy to inspire!

[@jolyoncox]

Just gold Jake! Gold. Thank you.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank YOU!

[@SaucemanSauceman]

Those drums sound gooood! Lately ive been trying to layer drums to get that 16th you were talking about with reverb...never thought of reverb as a instrument! Will incorporate this now!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Sweet! Have fun!

[@laszlocarreidas9548]

Gotta love this vid. It's like a home coming.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@simonelectric-drumlikeamac4285]

JAKE! ... I really love this video (watched it twice!!) great stuff!

[@JakeReedmusic]

RAD! Thanks! Glad you enjoy it!

[@larryprod]

Thank you very much for the video! It is incredible, it is very well explained and it sounds and looks with a lot of quality! Thank you so much! greetings from Argentina!

[@PSModernKitchens]

I love this video for so many reasons

[@JakeReedmusic]

Yaaaaaay!!!

[@puntme]

the sick jams were indeed sick! epic video my guy

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@Mr.TeETH78]

Oh yes my song and drum beat Higher Love! Love JRs playing on this track!

[@renatopestana9526]

Damn I watched this video and it felt like it lasted just 5mins. Great work you've been doing Jake, very creative and informative!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Sweet! Thanks! Happy to help out!

[@luccano]

this is awesome, lots of work put into it! thanks for sharing. already looking forward for the 70s series 👀👀 👀👀👀

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you! Here’s some 70s action for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6vLqqmQjcmorM0

[@luccano]

@@JakeReedmusic oooh, I missed this. thank you! :)

[@flotuc]

Wow! Great Sound and Exploration! Thank you

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank YOU!!!

[@tobien4814]

I was completely not interested in this, but could not stop watching.now I am amazed.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Sweet!

[@moondrums]

The concert toms sound great. Great video. Part 2 is my favorite.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@valeriolapiana6643]

Honestly, such a great video man! I love the use of pre delay to "add that rhythmic propulsion to it". Big fan here eheh =)

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you so much! Yes, pre-delay rules.

[@jacobfolk936]

your videos remind me that a good drummer makes such a difference when it comes to getting good drums sounds

[@particlejones]

real 2500 sounds so good man, probably my favorite in the studio

[@JakeReedmusic]

Yes! Wish I had one!

[@lennartgrahn7391]

Awesome! Thanks for this inspiring post. it really sounds great. both how you play and mix the sound. good work!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@hallowed]

Never even thought to record shells and cymbals seperate. That is a game changer

[@_.mp4224]

I wanna hear some half time shuffles with those godly sounds! hehe. Awesome drumming once again!!

[@Rehash84]

Thank you. These videos are supreme.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank YOU!!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@monzprod]

Tnx Jake, I’ve to record that type of sounds tomorrow...perfect timing in all senses. 🤩

[@JakeReedmusic]

sweet!

[@Midio97]

What an amazing video!!!!! Rich of content and also funny. Great content dude, cool jam too! 👏👏👏

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks so much!

[@lovewords]

Awesome awesome awesome content. I’m very grateful for this knowledge 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you so much ❤

[@polaris5554]

Underrated channel. Keep up the good work.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@hamesonjarris]

You’re back, and I am living for it

[@JakeReedmusic]

Woooooo!!!

[@hamesonjarris]

I don’t know if you’ve tried vulfcompressor, it’s a bit of an expensive plug in, but you may enjoy what it can do

[@JakeReedmusic]

I’d love to try it sometime!

[@ddrum121]

I dont know how I found your channel, but boy am I glad that I did

[@nickh4025]

First off thanks for a tutorial to my absolute favourite style of drum sounds. I don't play drums but use Superior Drummer for my productions and this helps me to achieve that sound. One more thing: the little fill you played at 6:11 instantly made me go to stank face. So awesome!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks so much for the kind words! So happy to help!

[@MikeyRB77]

Great video man. Really good. I'm glad your guitarist was safe from the guitar/studio variant of COVID-19.

[@milosjanic1038]

Great stuff, Jake. I think people forget that the most important thing when recording drums is the actual drum and the raw sound. No amount of processing is gonna save a badly tuned kit, or inconsistent volume. Also, can you talk about avoiding getting your hihat sound into the snare mic, i always encourage drummers not to slam the hihat. You snare sounds damn clean.

[@JakeReedmusic]

You're right! I always try to stress this as much as I can. Get the drums sounding good for the song, then worry about the processing. RE: hihat ... I just try to play it softer and also position the mic so it rejects a lot of hihat.

[@srgymusic]

You’re so awesome, guys! Keep up doing this

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@rickard9294]

I just want to comment that I really like your videos. I think you get really good drum sounds and you have a nice way of playing the drums.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@JeffRandallDrumming]

Dude. Can’t wait to watch this!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Dude. I can't wait for you to watch this!

[@almost90s8]

You have the best drum videos on youtube. No contest.

[@thrashinwebster]

Hey jake’ I just wanted to say thankyou on behalf of all of us’ u are truly a great person and deserve the respect and compliments that anyone gives u’ I love the effort that u put in to your videos and it means a lot to me and I’m sure it means a lot to do many other drummers’ I just wish I could sneak u over to New Zealand where I am and have a beer etc........... 💨 and talk tech drum shit with u’ hopefully one day anyway’ but thankyou so much for all u do bro’ we all appreciate it so much 🤘🥁🤘

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words! I’ve been to NZ a couple of times on tour but it’s been a few years now. Beautiful country!

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Great playing and fantastic sounds👊🏽🥂

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@oli77sch]

Cool, very inspiring to do some own recordings and experiments - thank you!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@paulbukkens3773]

Thanks for the great stuff, Jake. You’re obviously very skilled at making drumsounds. I was wondering if you could shed your light on the drumsound of ‘Kissing my love’ by Bill Withers, with the great James Gadson on drums. Especially the snare sound. It’s a combination of gear and the player ofcourse, but still, I’d be very interested to see your take on this. Thanks for all you’ve put out so far. Appreciate it.

[@SonicRealm22]

Dudee! Awesome and inspiring, thanks for sharing! Linn drums would've been great. Looking forward to that video!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks! Wish I had a real Linn drum machine!

[@StephenSpivack]

damn right the 80s studio sound is awesome. i'm all about the recording custom fusion sizes, ludwig snare and k cymbals. subbed. cheers.

[@JakeReedmusic]

I agree! Thanks man!

[@StephenSpivack]

btw - did u buy that kit from peter? lol. he was the only guy i've ever seen use the grey RC

[@Martinez_productions]

Awesome explanation and drumming man 🔥🙏🏻

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@21Vletrmx]

Fantastic analysis and performance! cheers from Sweden!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@claujnog]

Insane video, thanks for the content.

[@MattySagz]

Started out laughing, ended up learning a bunch! Nice video man

[@schmargle]

Great work. This one had me chuckling quite a bit-in a good way. And yeah, that third kit is pretty much what mine looked and sounded like in the ‘80s. I kind of miss that controlled Pinstripe-y sound sometimes. Kind of.

[@JakeReedmusic]

awesome! thanks! Yeah, the pinstripes on RC's is definitely ... a sound ... lol!

[@s.l.e.e.p.y.h.e.a.d]

this video was maaad good, definitely shoving this knowledge into my drummer's skull

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@JeremyHorn]

You make great content bro. Keep going and this channel is gonna be huge.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks dude!

[@CM_STILL_PLAYING]

Awesome demo!!

[@DanRelayer_Ukraine]

Seeing how drums were recorded in 3 separate drums, I all of a sudden do not feel that bad that I record my finger drumming with tom/snare first, then hi-hat, and then other overdub, crash, ride overdubs. Turns out I was doing the right thing (sort of) all along. Lovely vid!

[@nylonandleather]

This is great Jake! Love it!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks Max!

[@mischievousjr.9299]

2:44

[@owainjones4584]

The snare sounds amazing ✌️

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!!!

[@joeinthestudio]

Thanks for this amazing video. This is a great channel!

[@JakeReedmusic]

you're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cdcgb1]

Yessssss he's back!!!

[@JakeReedmusic]

I'm BACK!

[@Vuxtro]

Man this is the fastest I’ve ever pressed a video, missed you man

[@JakeReedmusic]

Haha yaaaaaay!!!

[@peterellman9672]

thank you for doing this!

[@KazKasozi]

I love that deadish snare. Great video.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@NickyBagz]

Love this one, Jake!

[@JakeReedmusic]

yaaaaay!!! Means a lot coming from you!

[@NorthernSkiesMusic]

love your videos man! awesome stuff and good for a laugh or 2!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

Man, this is awesome.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@ErinIsBlueBlue]

Beautiful video, astounding sound and technics ! And as a Rhodes and Moog (Boog in fact...) player i appreciated the lovely harmonisation and bassline... Checked also the BOSS CE-1, very 80's, well done ! Very impressive video !

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@jasoncodger3715]

Man so much goodies you’ve covered. I shall subscribe now

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank you!

[@wth5468]

outrageously good again.

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@HumbertoDantas]

Thank you!!! this is incredible

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thank YOU!

[@MottaFilms]

this is gold!! thanks a lot man

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@bilhamcobbly2957]

80’s drum sounds are theeee most epic.

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

Simply amazing!!!!!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@JayBeBerg]

So good, thanks! You sold a Valhalla reverb.

[@JakeReedmusic]

You’re welcome! It’ll be the best $50 you’ve ever spent.

[@johncollins5552]

Your intro was better than my Uncle Phil... The intro of Big Country by Big Country still inspires me. Wow! I love coated ambassadors and reverb.

[@johncollins5552]

btw you totally nailed that 80,s drum thang even without single head Tom's?

[@chicobellini6297]

Wow man, i love this 80’s drum sound! I’am a drummer too but I only play electronic drums ( Efnote 3 ). Is there a way to use gates 80 ‘s drumsounds on the efnote 3 module?

[@apollon3791]

This is so good!!!

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks!

[@xXBSGOGamingXx]

When will that Waves and Waves album be released and where? I really liked the songs I was hearing in the background throughout the video.

[@stiffyBlicky]

so good, keep up the content man

[@JakeReedmusic]

Thanks! New video coming soon!

[@johnpaulpatton9786]

Definitely need a sample pack of these drums!