Mark_S
Silver Member
We were experimenting with recording a bit last night - we have a nice room it seems for recording, and some nice gear and we were getting a really good kit sound. Today I get a text saying we need more kick click, so I suggest I use a harder beater, maybe boost 3k a tiny wee bit, try a compressor with a slow attack, etc. After that, I get the suggestion.... "we could use a sample for the kick drum".
Now - did me feeling physically sick and responding with "no!!!!!" and "only as a last resort on a cold day in hell" seem like an overrreaction? I was surprised I reacted like this, but I hated the thought of it, especially since I'm sure we can make it sound great as is. I got the "well Dave Grohl does it and some real top studios", fine - but I'm not Dave Grohl and I would really rather get a really nice natural kick drum sound.
Don't get me wrong, I'm dealing with a really great bunch of guys here and it was just a suggestion, but what I'm wondering is do others feel the same as me about using samples?
I could understand if it was a specific sound that could not be produced naturally, but when it just needs to sound like a good kit I don't see the point.
Now - did me feeling physically sick and responding with "no!!!!!" and "only as a last resort on a cold day in hell" seem like an overrreaction? I was surprised I reacted like this, but I hated the thought of it, especially since I'm sure we can make it sound great as is. I got the "well Dave Grohl does it and some real top studios", fine - but I'm not Dave Grohl and I would really rather get a really nice natural kick drum sound.
Don't get me wrong, I'm dealing with a really great bunch of guys here and it was just a suggestion, but what I'm wondering is do others feel the same as me about using samples?
I could understand if it was a specific sound that could not be produced naturally, but when it just needs to sound like a good kit I don't see the point.