Learn how to improve the overall sound of your live drum kit by minimizing the snare bleed that creeps into your cymbal microphones. Discover how this technique creates a tighter sound and gives you more control over each individual drum in the kit. Watch as Ken Lewis demonstrates this technique using both dynamic EQ and compression.

In addition, see how Ken uses a key trigger to control a compressor with an external source and he discusses techniques for recording live drums.

This is a very deep lesson at a low price. Check it out! Then, check out Ken’s other recording, mixing and production tutorials and bundles.

• Skill Level: Advanced
• Genre: Live Drums, Rock

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Learn how to mix, record and produce music from Ken Lewis, as he shares the real world techniques used to make world-class, hit records based on his 25+ years of industry experience. Ken’s credits include work with BTS, Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Drake, Future, FUN., Mark Ronson, Ariana Grande and countless others.