Your Drums Don't Hit Until You Do This

If you're looking to elevate your sound, this video demonstrates exactly how to mix drums effectively, ensuring your beats hit hard and clean without needing new samples. We'll dive into common audio mixing issues and provide practical solutions to improve your overall sound quality. Mastering these drum mixing techniques is crucial for any producer aiming to make better beats. 0:00 - Before/After Comparison 0:30 - Melodic Elements 2:05 - Kick Drum 2:48 - Using your ears and reference tracks 3:52 - 808 4:44 - Hi-Hat 5:23 - Snare/clap 6:20 - bounce snare 6:57 - Open Hat 8:00 - percussion 8:27 - Leveling complete - Next Steps 8:49 - Soft Clip 10:23 - EQing your samples