Mutley wrote:har-bal wrote:adamlloyd83 wrote:ok, just a quick question...
The next thing to remember is that any sound that is percussive (drum, bass, techno keyboard, etc) should be centered at 12:00.
Earle
Hi Earle
Could you please clarify this, it sounds like you are saying all drums should be centered in the mix, which doesn't make sense
I record a lot of material with latin percussion - bongos/congas, maracas, tambourine, cowbell etc, Usually I'd put the bongos at centre and spread everything else.
Thanks.
The instruments you mentioned above are the exception. I am talking about a typical 5 person band setup
A regular drum set
A bass guitar
A lead guitar
A keyboard
A lead singer
Kick drum and snare drum centered. (Shell mount tom toms and floor can be panned) Cymbals and high hats panned.
Bass guitar centered.
Lead singer centered. (Background singing should be panned)
Lead guitar should be panned.
The keyboard can be centered if the music coming from it is percussive. For instance "techno". otherwise it is best to pan it.
The instruments you mentioned above can be panned anyway you desire. They are percussive also but they are usually not the driving force in a track. They are enhancers.
There are no rules, but there is fundamental placement required when you are creating a wall of sound.
Cheers
Earle