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How to Fix Flat Drum Mixes – Drum Mixing Tutorial

Video by Acon Digital via YouTube
How to Fix Flat Drum Mixes - Drum Mixing Tutorial


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In this video, Sam Loose from Acon Digital shares practical drum mixing techniques to transform a flat and lifeless drum recording into a punchy, energetic mix that works perfectly in the context of a full song.

Using real multitracks recorded live with the band Pure Honey, Sam demonstrates how to solve common drum mixing problems like mic bleed, poor balance, and lack of punch.

You’ll see how the Acon Digital Drum Production Suite can help rebalance drum elements, reduce bleed between microphones, and shape a drum bus that sounds powerful and musical.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

– How to rebalance drums inside overheads and stereo mixes
– How to remove mic bleed from kick, snare, and toms
– How to clean up drum recordings before processing
– How to use compression to increase punch without losing transients
– How to use plate vs room reverb for space and depth

Acon Digital Plugins used in this video:

– Remix:Drums
– DeBleed:Drums
– Remix
– Dynamics (Compressor)
– Verberate 2

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