If you want a dose of reality, answer this question: When was the last time you recorded in a big-time studio with a generous budget and the freedom to experiment with drum sounds to your heart’s desire? The sad truth is, even for the cream of the studio crop, those days are largely over. If your amazing, buttery snare sound hasn’t been replicated with the latest software, you’re still working against the clock, recording a month’s worth of takes in only a few hours.

July 2018 Issue