08/25/2026
Back to mixing world tomorrow, but always a good day when I get to hit some drums. Hard to beat Gretsch stop-sign badges on a tune like this.
Been stuck on the 22” and 14” Paiste Dark Energy cymbals too - they mix themselves!
The big room tone is coming from an AEA R88 - Distressor combo and a Scope Labs Periscope - SPL transient designer. The periscope is incredibly aggressive on these drums, but blended with the AEA, it adds a lot of impact and depth.