About this episode
Jakob Herrmann works within a lot of different music styles and has earned a wide reputation for his skills in drum recording and album producing as well as his great ear for song arrangements and pre-production. Jakob has worked as producer, engineer, and drum tech on a large number of albums, and has provided material for plugins and software companies such as Superior Drummer/EZdrummer (Toontrack), Softube, Centipeak, Addictive Drums (XLN), etc. Jakob Herrmann runs his day-to-day operations from the top floor of Stora Teatern, a mid-17th-century building just off one of Gothenburg’s busiest streets. In there, you’ll either find him recording, mixing, or producing a new record, maintaining his arsenal of gear, or touching up his collection of drums. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Why sounds are different in the room vs. in the recording Tuning for the mics, not the room Understanding what artists really mean when they describe the sounds they want How to mic a china cymbal properly Mic overhead techniques to achieve width How to reduce sustain, but preserve overtones Why ring is actually a good thing Why “Back In Black” is the best song to soundcheck with Recording drums after other instruments The importance of pre-production To use drum samples or not? Using programmed drums to blend with natural drums To learn more about Jakob Herrmann, visit: http://topfloorstudios.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors: Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!