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Fab, it depends on the style of music, but I usually find compression 
combined with EQ (pre and/or post compressor), particularly across a 
whole sub mix of drums (kick/snr/hats) can really help the groove stick 
together and sit in a mix better.

Heavy EQ and a hp/bp filter with lo cut off point can help drums thump 
without too much sub weight.

Also, try combining kick and bass line through a single compressor channel!


Fab Claxton wrote:

> Hey gang,
> I've been using the Protean Drums ROM pretty much exclusively since I 
> got it, 'cause it's just so damn good! My question applies to any 
> ROM, though. When you guys mix songs, do you spend a lot of time 
> EQ'ing (or using filters to achieve the same effect) the kick drums 
> in your patterns, or do you just use them "as is"? I record 
> everything track-by-track into a Yamaha AW16G DAW, so I usually spend 
> a bit of time EQ'ing the kick drum. I never EVER seem to be 
> completely happy with the results, though. The kick is always either 
> too bassy, or it lacks the real "oooomph" that I want it to have. The 
> rest of the drums - I'm happy with. But the kick drums are a 
> nightmare for me. I was really just wondering if this is a common 
> problem for everyone, and what tips/tricks you guys use to overcome 
> it. Thanks!
> Fab
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