Quite simply one of the most monstrous drum sounds ever committed to tape, the story of which is the stuff of rock ’n’ roll legend. Led Zeppelin, When the Levee Breaks (1970) from the album Led Zeppelin IV Whether it’s all in a drummer’s touch and feel truly inventive masterful programming or mixing it up in post-production, in no particular order here’s our (non) definitive list of the twenty most iconic drum sounds ever produced.ġ.
With the advent of drum machines, sampling, convolution techniques, loops, and drum replacement and layering, there are virtually limitless sonic possibilities for the producer to create a really ear-grabbing drum sound. Traditionally, a great drum sound was the product of a great drummer, in a good room, recorded well with solid mic placement. More than ever now, bands and artists are defining themselves by their drum sound, and simply changing the way the same physical pattern ‘sounds’ can have a huge effect on the listener's perception of the track.
For us, getting the drums on our work right is absolutely central to striking the right vibe for our clients, probably more so than an other instrument.
