Mixing Drum Toms With Dave Pensado

In this video from mixing engineer Dave Pensado as part of his Into The Lair series, we receive several tips for enhancing the sound of our tom sounds within a mix. The best part is that it gives us a much needed excuse to use Sausage Fattener!

While toms are generally not the most emphasized element in the discussion of mixing drum tracks, they can certainly add a subtle flair to your drums to help them really punch. You can visit Dave Pensado’s Youtube channel for more helpful mixing tutorials.

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