Should You Clip Your Drums?

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Should You Clip Your Drums?

Should You Clip Your Drums?

This week’s tutorial shows you one of the most coveted secret mixing techniques in the industry.

Hard-hitting drums that smack is a common goal in most mixes for modern music. This tip will show you how to execute that technique like a pro. We’ll show you the right way to clip your drums & discuss the wrong way you want to avoid.

After this video, your kicks & snares will have massive impact & will smack on every single track!

Follow along as professional engineer Realistic shows you how to clip your drums like a pro!

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ERIC MICHAEL  REALISTIC PRODUCTIONS  (Engineer)


ERIC MICHAEL
REALISTIC PRODUCTIONS
(Engineer)

Realistic is a Music Producer and Engineer located in the Twin Cities. He has been producing music for Hip-Hop & Pop music since 2004. In 2017 he graduated with an AAS in Music Production & Engineering. Real is the chief mixing engineer for SoundOracle.net where mixes all loops & sounds on the site & also provides mixing & mastering services on the site to artists & producers. 

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