Should I cut a hole in my bass drum?

Should I cut a hole in my bass drum?

Finally, cutting the bass drum hole closer to the center will change your sound much more than an off-center hole (read below for why). However, don’t cut the port hole too close to the edge or you’ll risk weakening the drumhead. Bass drum hole placement in the center is not recommended.

What is the hole in a bass drum called?

Microphones were inserted into this hole to get a better recording. The shell also has small holes in it, called air holes or vent holes, and this bass drum has five such air holes. Without these holes, the drum has a muffled sound.

How do you mic a bass drum without a hole in it?

You can do basically two things: 1: take front off (as suggested) and put the microphone in front of it. 2: place the microphone in the middle of the front skin about 1 to 3 inches away (make sure the mic is not touched when the drummer hits the kick drum) and then move it around until you get the sound you want.

Can you use batter heads as resonant heads?

I would strongly advise against it. The resonant head is supposed to resonate. If you have beaten your batter head to a point where it should be changed as a batter head, it really means it should be changed. It’s beyond the point of optimal resonance and thus using it as a resonant head will not produce a good sound.

Should I put a pillow in my bass drum?

The bass drum will eventually sound dead and flat – not what you want. The trick is to put a small amount of muffling in there. Try placing one pillow or blanket resting on the bottom of the drum. This way you get bit more control of the air flow, as well as the resonance on the drum head without killing the sound.

How do you get a huge kick drum sound?

Parallel compression and equalisation is a great combination. You can first compress a sound then increase the low end with a good EQ – we like to use Pultec Style equalisers – to bring great results for your sound. Only the kick drum and bass should cover the low end.