Hi Froz
On the topic of the Mixing. Which plugins were you using on your kick drum tracks when showcasing the mix ? EQ and compression or was it raw pre processed through Hardware before hitting the DAW? If so , i would appreciate if you could share the settings you used.
None of the drums are eq'd or processed on the way into the computer. Hopefully the drums sound good - and the mics are the right ones - and they are in a good position - that way I don't really need to do much to them when mixing. Inside Logic I use a little bit of eq on the two bass dum mics. On the AKG D12vr there is a graphic eq with a small lift at 50hz, then on the Beta 91a there is a small lift on a graphic eq at 80hz. That might change depending on what else is playing in the lower frequencies.
Hi Mastiff
Regarding your recording process, I wonder if you ever utilize triggers, or if you did at all back in the Porcupine Tree days? I apologize if you answered this already, I haven't read all 350 pages in this thread.
I haven't used 'live triggers' since the 90's (and nor would I ever do it again - it was a nightmare). I do sometimes use 'post-production' triggering on the bass drum if I think it needs it - especially in heavy guitar music - and when there's some double kick action. The best plug in I found was the Steven Slate "Trigger".
Hi Warrenoids
Several months ago, I asked about the Shure Beta 98AMP microphone and why you don't use it on the 12" tom. Does the Earthworks suffer from the same problem?
No, the Earthworks doesn't distort on the 12" tom when I hit the ride really hard.
cheers
Gavin