Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
►► Download the 8 Step Mixing Checklist and multitrack stems here: mixingchecklist.com
Drums are arguably the most important instrument in a mix.
Without a killer beat or the kick and snare hitting hard enough, fat enough, or punchy enough a song will just fall apart and sound weak.
So when it comes to mixing drums there are a lot of plugins and techniques that I employ. Specifically, on the plugin front, there are 3 that I've been reaching for consistently year after year.
Two are paid and one is free. All 3 kick major butt! Would you like to know what they are?
I thought you'd never ask 🙂
►► Download the 8 Step Mixing Checklist and multitrack stems here: mixingchecklist.com
Drums are arguably the most important instrument in a mix.
Without a killer beat or the kick and snare hitting hard enough, fat enough, or punchy enough a song will just fall apart and sound weak.
So when it comes to mixing drums there are a lot of plugins and techniques that I employ. Specifically, on the plugin front, there are 3 that I've been reaching for consistently year after year.
Two are paid and one is free. All 3 kick major butt! Would you like to know what they are?
I thought you'd never ask 🙂
