If you've never recorded drums before, you've come to the right place

Ready to build a setup for recording drums, but not sure where to start? Session drummer Dylan Wissing (Alicia Keys, John Legend, Drake) has been in the same situation. He's here to help.

It can be a bit daunting, with all the different choices to be made. Here's a road map to help you get started. Happy recording!

    1. Part 1 - The Basics

    2. Part 2 - Expanding the Setup

About this course

  • Free
  • 2 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Gear used and discussed in this course:

PART 1:

DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATIONS (DAW)

  • Apple Garage Band
  • Logic Pro X


INTERFACE

  • Apogee Duet
  • Audient iD14
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 V2
  • Mackie Onyx Blackjack
  • RME Babyface Pro
  • Universal Audio Apollo Twin


MICROPHONES

  • AEA R84 ribbon
  • Cascade Fathead II ribbon
  • Shure SM57 dynamic


HEADPHONES

  • Audio-Technica ATH-M50


PART 2:

AUDIO INSTRUCTION WEBSITE

  • Audio School Online www.audioschoolonline.com


ACOUSTIC TREATMENT

  • GIK Acoustics Gobos (D.I.Y.)
  • GIK Acoustics Evolution PolyFusors
  • Producer's Choice Sound Blankets


INTERFACE

  • Apogee Ensemble
  • Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V2
  • PreSonus Studio 1810
  • RME FireFace 802
  • Universal Audio Apollo 8


MICROPHONES

  • AKG C414 XLS Large-Diaphragm Condenser
  • AKG D112 Dynamic
  • Audio Technica AT4047/SV Large-Diaphragm Condenser
  • C.A.D. M179 Large-Diaphragm Condenser
  • Sony C-800G Large-Diaphragm Condenser
  • Studio Projects B1 Large-Diaphragm Condenser
  • Telefunken M82 Dynamic


MIC PREAMPLIFIERS

  • API 3124
  • ART Pro MPA II
  • Black Lion Audio Auteur
  • Daking MicPreIV
  • Sebatron VMP-4000e


DRUM SET:

Bass Drum:

  • GMS 14x22" Super Vintage Series

Snare Drum:

  • GMS 6.5x14" Super Vintage Maple

Cymbals:

  • Sabian 14" HHX Legacy Hats
  • Sabian 19" HH Thin Crash

Heads:

  • Aquarian Texture Coated
  • Aquarian Force 1 Coated
  • Aquarian Regulator
  • Aquarian Classic Clear Snare Side