My favorite kit sound in general is anything off of O'Brother's Disillusion album but this is a good all around example song. O'Brother - Perilous Love. Pretty much anything Mike Sapone touches has some of the best sounding drums I've ever heard. read more
We review the top 10 best snare drums in the market. Which snare to add to your drum set depends on what sound you're looking for, size, and overall budget. The number one factor we recommend when buying a snare however is the sound. read more
On top of this, there is what appears to be a sample of "gunshot" ambience at two different tones to match the snare and bass drum hits, but it could also be an overdubbed hi-hat take with dynamics. There's also a shaker loop that appears to be a sample. read more
More than ever now, bands and artists are defining themselves by their drum sound and simply changing the way the same physical pattern ‘sounds’ can have a huge effect on the listener’s perception of the track. Traditionally, a great drum sound was the product of a great drummer, in a good room, recorded well with solid mic placement. read more