Truth: In drumming terms, I have no idea what "the pocket" is.
Could it be like a groove? ;-}
Really, I think "in the pocket" is a phrase people use just for the hell of it, to make it sound like they know what they're talking about. I've never known what exactly it's supposed to mean. The meaning seems to change according to whoever's saying it. In other words I think it's very subjective.
I wonder who first came up with it.
Truth: In drumming terms, I have no idea what "the pocket" is.
Truth: I don't think anyone really does.
Could it be like a groove? ;-}
Really, I think "in the pocket" is a phrase people use just for the hell of it, to make it sound like they know what they're talking about. I've never known what exactly it's supposed to mean. The meaning seems to change according to whoever's saying it. In other words I think it's very subjective.
IDK I liked the sound better w/ the overtones. The thing is, when the bass and guitars and other instruments are playing, the overtones get swallowed up and your drum sounds like it's supposed to, lively. When you muffle it, it might sound better to some all by itself, but really it sucks the life right out of a drum when played in context. I wish I could remove that mindset that overtones are bad.
OVERTONES ARE THE BEST PART OF THE DRUM SOUND!