Description

Drums are the backbone of every great metal recording — but if they’re loose, messy, or out of time, your mix is doomed before it even starts. In this episode, Dan walks you through his complete drum editing process inside of Reaper, showing the exact steps he uses on every client project to get those tight, hard-hitting results that make your mix sound pro.

Whether you’re new to editing or just want to refine your workflow, this tutorial will help you lock in your drums and prep your sessions for mixing like a professional.

What You’ll Learn

• How to fix phase issues between drum mics
• The right way to remove bleed from close mics using DeBleed or Silencer
• How to quantize drums to the grid without destroying the feel
• The importance of creating guide tracks for tight timing
• How to generate MIDI for kick and snare for sample reinforcement

Key Takeaways

✅ Tight drum editing separates amateur mixes from pro ones.
✅ Always check and fix phase before doing anything else.
✅ Clean up bleed before editing to make timing work easier.
✅ Use MIDI prep to give yourself flexibility at mix time.

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