Parallel Drum Processing in Logic Pro 9
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Parallel Drum Processing in Logic Pro 9

on Dec 17th 2012 with 2 comments
Tutorial Details
  • Requirements: Logic Pro or other DAW
  • Time: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: Intermediate

Parallel drum processing is a key technique in audio production. This screencast shows the method used by Mo Volans. Have a different way of doing it? Let us know in the comments.

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Mo Volans has been releasing tracks for well over a decade with many of the world's top electronic labels. Having worked with a long list of high profile artists, he has enjoyed top ten success on numerous of occasions. Mo records under the names MoHawk, Twisted Air, and Openair and also writes music for TV and film. 
Mo is also a prolific writer and journalist writing for publications such as Music Tech, Remix mag and EQ.  

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  • http://twitter.com/mmgh0st mmghost

    Another awesome one from Mo Volans! I think I started using this technique after reading another one of your articles, and watching some producer tuts, and I use it on all my DnB tracks. I love it.

    One thing I do a bit differently is I very gradually high-pass filter the highly compressed track. I then add a bit of reverb on the compressed track to make the drums sound a bit bigger. This way the bass of the kick is not getting any reverb, but the attack is. Also, this lets you process your kick separately from the higher-end stuff. It’s a bit more complicated, but I’ve been happy with the results.

    Your tuts are always spot-on. Thanks!

    • EDGEK8D

      Nice tut, and not a bad idea ghost. I have been leaving the kick out of the parallel process, and just compressing it alone, for that very reason. Even the tiniest verb, which I rather like a touch on my other drums, is obvious on a kick and unpleasing to the ear. I will give your method a try