How to Mix Drums

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[@waynedeadder664]

Ok. I’m a 38 year professional musician Sideman. Played on over 100 albums. Played in 14 countries. Now, in lockdown, I’m recording at home. Mixing drums. I have no fucking clue what I’m doing despite years of playing. This was the best explanation....concise, quick, articulate, entertaining and exactly what I needed. I wish you could hear what you showed me dude.

[@HomeStudioCorner]

Thanks Wayne!

[@citizenworld8094]

No need to use foul language. Music is a language and is a reflection of our inner self. Think about it. Peace man.

[@keithcabanillas9622]

@@citizenworld8094 just let him say things how he wanna say it man. This is a yt comment section not the music in itself.

[@WinBackTZA]

@@citizenworld8094 Go live under a rock, that man's a legend he can say whatever he wants.

[@sergiolagana8157]

Same response, but..... I'm 51 years old. Fully agree. And the final advice, go and try it..!!

[@acevoncruz]

Step 1: Bus all your drums to a drum bus. Step 2: Spend plenty of time on the balance. Step 3: Use a stock EQ to tame any ringing. Step 4: EQ and compress the drum bus. Step 5: EQ and compress individual tracks.

[@DeeKeyLP]

@Lazy Monk lol you should know what do you need to do in ur mix

[@jennesmit]

step 5 is optional

[@Ricky-pb8oy]

Step 6: Go try it!

[@Kidraver555]

I wish joey would not go into psychology so much and keep the vids short.

[@kidwave1]

@@Kidraver555 WHAT?! It was a 13 minute video that changed anybodys life who watched it! He gave reassuring and helpful advice and insights in a concerned and timely manner. Ive watched several videos that explain, nearly to a T, this exact same process. It is a phenomenal technique, which improved my speed, cpu usage and most importantly sound! Between this video, and this one --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqKug4KNbpmIq6M my drum mixing was revolutionized. You're complaining about FREELY offered knowledge

[@xaviervently781]

"grasshoppa".... that deserves a like it self alone

[@danec1384]

One of the best drum mix tutorials I have ever seen. Good to see someone showing that you don't need 100s of plug ins!

[@vineetbhatia8270]

To the person watching this : Congrats on the new Drum set-up!!

[@danicastellano9468]

Hehehe me too haha

[@nathanstroomberg1175]

@Kylo Quincy oh fucking great! 1, thats illegal, 2, this is clearly fake for anyone reading this :)

[@amitlavon1647]

Just watched this. Opened up my DAW, removed the trillion plugins on my current track's drums, rebalanced the tracks, added EQ and compression, BAM! They sounded more lively and punchy than ever. Your approach makes so much sense yet I still needed to hear it. This will definitely help me going forward. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@gphillips102390]

I heard the ringing on the snare and was like "sheesh that is not sounding too hot...bit of a dissonant/hollow ringing..." and as I was asking myself "wait is he not gonna catch this?" I ate my words midway through that question when I realized you were setting it up on purpose for the next step and integrating it into a proper EQ lesson! Superb! Anyway great tutorial for sure. Simple, effective, and not encouraging cooking acoustic drums so much with plugins that they start to sound like a software kit! And a great point about the drums being 1 instrument/performance taboot!

[@chipgaasche4933]

Good for you, geoff.

[@ethos762]

@@chipgaasche4933 lmaoo

[@jessejafrnd]

I love how you explained a bus channel in a way some of us might not already know what it is. Thanks for being helpful to a beginner. Most other videos are too far ahead to understand for a beginner.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

This is awesome. As someone who is new to mixing, this helps me TREMENDOUSLY.

[@DewaveProductions]

yow that eq on that snare was clean asf!!

[@michaelmonteiro4646]

Oh my god... found your tutorials yesterday but I wish I found them 20 years ago.. Sending of stuff to be mixed by a "pro"and have to wait for it to come back like 3 months later. Non of that anymore! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I am going to watch all the other vids on your channel. Thank you so much again!!

[@SimonePhoenix]

Sir is on point. I started my audio training in actual studio locations & I’m so grateful for it. NOT saying that is the “be-all, end-all” but it did help give me a foundation w/regard to mixing. I usually start w/a simple volume & pan mix, bus stuff out & just LISTEN. An engineer’s most EFFECTIVE tools are not plug-ins, it is their EARS! Good luck & much success to EVERYONE out there in musicland in 2022. Bless up. 🙏🏽

[@jeffmoppi]

This is a real gamechanger for me. I love these no nonsense, 80/20 style videos.

[@Mansardian]

If you ever decide to quit making music...go, become an actor. You've got such a nice, warm voice and you are so entertaining!!

[@daleburie4656]

I need to respond to this, I've been around the music for 50 years and I truly respect your concept of the drums are ONE INSTRUMENT and your video is well beyond your years. I mix drums beginning with the overheads and MIX down to each drum with compression and effects to isolate each drum and each attack. I,m not saying it's right, I am saying it has afforded me a career in recording. Dale Burie, 'Tater Patch Recording Studio

[@HomeStudioCorner]

Love it. There's lots of ways to do creative work, aren't there? You tell three guitarists to play an E chord, and you'll get three different voicing. None wrong. I love it.

[@groovestochaos8138]

@ 9:38 - this is the best 5-7 seconds of any of your tutorials. You keep us engaged and intrigued, thanks for your style, it's insanely helpful for people like me with ADHD

[@macglocky]

This is one of the best audio tutorials I've ever seen. THANK YOU

[@ku______]

After 2 years of production I’m just starting learn it’s all about the subtlety. Thanks Joe

[@elijahmcelroy]

Currently in school for firefighting but i do a LOT of music.. you remind me so much of one of my favorite instructors! Look, mannerisms, teaching style, energy.. it’s crazy. I’m subbing cuz why not?!

[@jamesminchau]

best mixing tip ever. I was getting good until I saw your approach to the drums. Now everything I mix is fast and sounds excellent. You are the master of youtube gurus.

[@c-records505]

Hi Joe, i actually tried this method today. I have to say it sounds just more natural with less processing than before. Especially when i work with live-tracks it seems to fit way better to the feel i want to create. Thanks a lot

[@davane7882]

OK, I'm now searching my jam room for hidden cameras! I was making the same mistakes you described in the beginning of the video. Thanks for teaching the "bus" technique. It totally fixed my mixes and I use that technique on other instruments too. Gamechanger for the "learn as you go hobbyist"

[@ShawnJ0n21]

YOUR THE GOAT BRO. I LOVE TEACHERS WHO CAN MAKE COMPLEX THINGS SIMPLIFIED !!

[@Kyp031]

That's called understanding. If you can't explain any complex thing simply to a person then ya don't know shit.

[@goldbabyband]

Thank you for this - I've never mixed drums before and was definitely feeling intimated / not knowing where to start - feel much better about cracking on and giving it a go now!

[@Ferna471]

I love your videos idk why but your way of teaching makes mixing incredibly more fun and thought provoking

[@RODAREZconAmor]

Thanks Joe! Can't express how grateful I am of your teachings and videos'. I grew up in a Professional recording studio here in San Jose, CA (CA) that was owned by Gradie and Jeannine O'Neal. Watching the whole recording process since I was 12 years old but, never did I think that at 45 years old, now I'm getting into Writing, Recording, Mixing my own music. I'm more of a singer/songwriter for myself of Mexican romantic music and just to get my Ideas/ Demos I've Only used Impact. I searched for the best drum sounds on the loops sounds and created my own 16 channel Impact Pad and made it a Default for my using of genre. On the other hand, I have an acoustic Drum kit that I bought 3 years ago and because of your videos I've been super encourage to just lay down real drums. Each day I'd get your email with teachings and even though I've seen your videos before, I always learn something new. I had bought the Audix mic kit and I also use WA 14 for Over heads and the good ol' 57 for the snare. Drums Mapex Armory 6-piece Studioease Fast Tom Shell Pack - Rainforest Burst and I had also replaced all the heads with what I've seen growing up which was REMO Ambassador Pinstrip heads. I'm no drummer but, I don't take each day that passes lightly, I've been studying really hard about micing technics, and gain staging and now mixing. This year I made it my goal to learn all I can about drums, recording micing, mixing, tuning and ect....... taking notes and applying them. I thank you again and God Bless you for all that you do.

[@CreativeSauce]

Such a useful video. Very timely for me!

[@srinip]

Exactly what I needed, my friend! Excellent work!

[@destroyyya9325]

This was kinda eye-opening in many things, i made a lot of mistakes before, now you cleared it up for me. Thank you! Subscribed!

[@andrek811]

Thanks a lot Joe ! Your videos are really really great ! Cheers from France !

[@NateBabbs]

Thank you! This was very VERY helpful for someone like me who is just getting into tracking remotely...this one video has elevated my mixes a huge amount!

[@stoobieman]

Great Video. I've been recording drums for 25 years and I endorse your less-is-more approach, particular corrective eq. Very well done, Sir.

[@djdash5965]

I've been watching tutorials for years and this is the first tutorial i'm seeing the tutor has a notebook. Now this is a Professional tutorial !

[@gizmogearloose3391]

JUST saw this...and I get the feeling my mixes are gonna sound SO much better...Thank You So Much!

[@unclemilford]

Thats a great video! I also love the simplistic concept of using 4-6 mics (where your overheads cover the toms and cymbals) for that more live feel. Thanks for sharing.

[@garyshore489]

Hey Joe!!Glad I decided to check this out today man,took a little break from working on a project to review my overall approach to the drum bus before getting into it and found that coincidentally what you were focusing in on as far as treating all the individual kit components as part of an "integrated whole"(something that when you get into one-shots/samples etc rather than working with live drum mics tracks is easy to forget about) is something I just started thinking more in terms of myself..as always great video,much thanks again!!

[@ottam]

Thanks, man! You seem likeable as well as knowledgeable. Good luck with your channel!

[@jeffbridges6110]

Simple , Informative , and straight to the point. I really like your approach. Great video.

[@collisionmusicUK]

Many thanks, tried it straight away, worked really well to get a solid working drum mix up in a matter of minutes. I always seem to spend more time on drums than anything else in a mix and this will help a massive amount.

[@galleryofrogues]

That was one of the most effective uses of EQ I’ve ever seen on the snare ring. You did that perfectly.

[@EricT43]

Excellent guide, thanks! As a drummer who is just starting to learn recording, I appreciate this simple and practical approach.

[@_thaaatguy]

Loved it!!! It's nice to see your vids again, you we're missed. Don't get lost again please.

[@HomeStudioCorner]

Haha. Thanks.

[@LeviGrxce]

ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE TEACHERS THANK YOU SENSI

[@damonragains4108]

love your delivery! THANK YOU

[@djGreenALERT]

I'd like to think I have been mixing drums correctly the whole time, but I'm not too proud to admit I learned a few things here as well. Thanks for the video Joe!

[@lequidbit9385]

Great technique. This approach to drums and the overall mix has improved my mix quality, speed and enjoyment.

[@spadds]

Great video. After over 25 years of playing I finally have home mics, Laptop, Kit, and audio interface set up!!!! Wohooo! It's pretty exciting. I've done some recording and I love the sound that the kit has flat with no EQ, so this video on how to optimise that, which is great. I'll have a toy around and see what "improvements" can be made! thanks for the video. I'll check out the phasing video you have done also as I see people referencing that as a prime concern for recording the old tubs. cheers, oh and happy new year!

[@critterpurush2684]

Really well explained in a short interval of time. Really helps a lot specially for us starters to get going!! Thanks a lot man!!

[@burnpdx8144]

These were som really good tips for quick guides on the drum mix. Thanks man!

[@greatestsawes9712]

Hello Sir, Thanks very much. I am delighted for alotof tutorials mystify the mix of i struments alot. Its so down to earth

[@mt-jn2vf]

Video release date: Oct 31, 2018. And it's just as helpful and relevant on June 3, 2021. Thanks, again, Joe, for your help, and your great presentation and instruction.

[@jcushon]

Well presented, simple explanations and audio proof (even while wearing my inexpensive ear buds). Well done. I cannot wait to try it!

[@calebneff5777]

Awesome video, glad I watched it! If I may suggest a step 6, it's to add some light saturation on the drum bus. It doesn't need to be distorted, but if someone has never done that, it might blow your mind with how much better it can make it sound.

[@BrandonMilner]

I've been doing this a while... and I'm impressed with this video. Couldn't agree more... and well articulated. Might want to have mentioned what those settings on the drum bus compressor mean (attack/release) but that's a whole other kettle of fish...

[@lincelukose4683]

nice joe, specially the last line which you said {prove right or prove wrong, either way we become better} hope there will be people who understand the gravity of this line, and respect your level of insight.

[@wretched06]

Brilliant! I'm literally going back to my studio to try this now!

[@patrickwilliams1886]

you are very good sir, Thank you. I have recently been given a project that is all live and the drums messed me up a bit. I'm used to mixing rap from loops or drum machines so this was VERY helpful .

[@kelrico1]

Great advice! Thank you sooooo much! Can't wait to take this approach!

[@parkinglotpatty2911]

Had Studio One open and was following along! Thank you!

[@rogerr10]

Hey Joe awesome video, learned a lot from it and I wanted to thank you. I will follow your steps and see how my drum mixes will sound better. Thank you again.

[@dmichaelsaudioengineer6615]

Joe, I love your channel man. Great stuff and great presentation.

[@clayallen3589]

Best drum mixing video I have watched! Thank you.

[@S1ph3r]

This was a great video thanks! I like how not only did you talk about the concepts but you went in there and show off how to identify culprits that were causing problems and how you took care of them. One thing i noticed these days is its harder to find videos doing this stuff on analog gear.

[@S1ph3r]

have you also done something like this but mix in mono?

[@us3r11]

Thank you very much. This helped a lot. You save lives, Joe!

[@simracingaddict9687]

Dude this helped me so much. So simple yet so powerful. Thank you!

[@jakevoutilainen3455]

You are very good at presenting your ideas in an inspiring manner.

[@emanuelstanley2523]

a simple and and very effective video on the difficult topic of mixing drums, very good!

[@cpt.assbeard1372]

Awesome video which really shows the important basics! Thanks man!

[@zipperhead101]

Just took a quick scan through a few comments. Lotta unhappy people out there it seems. But I actually just dropped in to say "Thank you" To Mr. Gilder! I've learned much from him in my journeys.

[@lavrentiylavren1190]

This is so simple and useful! Thank you so much, I will try it right now

[@victornakasato5559]

Good job, Joe! your 5-step tutorial is a winner. That´s assuming that phase issues have been already checked and solved (a very important drums mixing step and totally worth mention it, even a little bit). Watching your videos always, keep up with the good tips! Regards from Perú.

[@rajnaidu5521]

Hi Joe, TQ . You are a genuine man. Appreciate it.

[@mattpburke]

Amazing. Thank you. I've just reversed out of a big rabbit hole straight into clear open fields of sound!

[@nigeldawson7685]

Awesome Joe. Just getting starting out and this is so helpful. Nicely presented too. AWESOME

[@ulvasmaeck]

Great video! I'm right on to try it!

[@CamiloVelandia]

Thanks Joe!!!!

[@CamiloGaetePuga]

Excellent stuff brother, thank you so much!!!

[@julialucas3738]

So nice to see such a pro using studio one! 😁😁

[@nicholasblack8419]

Thanks for the tips, I have never done it this way before but most of the stuff I did like balance but never dealt with the boxy frequently range around 400hz that you mentioned, I will go back to my old sessions and redo the drums this way.

[@kurtisraelprojects7982]

Thank you brother great explanation!! I got my first drums to mix today and you made it very clear and simple.. God Bless You

[@adamoutlnd7609]

Thank you! The concept of starting with the bus before tweaking individual mics is SO helpful unto itself.

[@Satnamtaro]

Thank you for such a wonderful and effective lesson! I gave these steps a whirl, and I got a really nice sounding natural drum sound. I realized how much unnecessary tweaking I was doing (I had fun at it still:)) before, but hey, we learn and improve all the time. Good one!!

[@digitaldesigner5284]

I'm with Joe. A sound technician friend of mine once told me many years ago that the less you change things, the better the overall sound.

[@trummero]

wow, thank you. So great. This video is a game changer in my home studio ...

[@therabbknight]

Hi Joe, your videos are awesome! Thank you!

[@georgemickel6608]

So good Joe!

[@LeandroCasasBandLeader]

Excellent video ! Thank you so much for this !

[@wooja8975]

Worked instantly. No fuss, no BS. Great advice.

[@n.abarri5038]

Thanks Joe enjoyed watching your video..

[@kcorkins]

Thanks Joe for doing this video. Very helpful!

[@davidbadstubner4582]

Love it. The necessity for parallel processing VS food group processing is very important.

[@markopunk666]

Love ypur channel dude! Your a great teacher, ive been learning a ton!

[@AkshayNaik]

Loved your work and teaching im a studio one user

[@TheRimshotDrummer]

Hey Joe! I enjoy your videos. I recently got my daw and I am going to get the tracks from you to practice mixing. Especially drums. That is my instrument. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Deejaypeterdee]

Thanks for the tutorial, it helped a lot. Practice makes perfection but your advices help the process. Cheers!

[@denizatalay]

Thanks Joe! Very useful tutorial.

[@martinmarschall]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and all the best to you!

[@danmcbmusic]

Awesome. Thank you Joe!

[@lawrencekattoula8679]

You are awesome joe. Thanks man

[@VibeXplorer]

Simple. Straightforward. Insightful. Really helpful. Subscribed. Thank you!