06-05-2024, 04:29 PM
I've found that OHs aren't always a perfect representation of the stereo spread. And no one seems to say "well pan the snare off to one side because that where it is in the over heads..." we just center it. Panning the toms as they would be on a drumkit certainly makes quick, logical sense. That said, making 'musical' choices works just as well. I've had engineers argue that the floor tom should be centered. I dunno.
I will say that when I first heard and messed around with this track I had the toms centered. It just felt natural to do so. It felt best for the groove at the time. As you said "real problem is knowing how to locate the entire drum kit in the sound space depending on the type of music" (though I wouldn't call it a problem). This is one of those instances where there can be a 'debate'.
I will say that when I first heard and messed around with this track I had the toms centered. It just felt natural to do so. It felt best for the groove at the time. As you said "real problem is knowing how to locate the entire drum kit in the sound space depending on the type of music" (though I wouldn't call it a problem). This is one of those instances where there can be a 'debate'.