Cymbal Tips for Electronic Music Production

4 cymbal tips extracted from 3 tutorials by Produce Like A Pro and EDM Tips and 1 more. Each tip links to the exact timestamp in the source video.

#reverb#automation#cymbal#mixingtrance

Use a ride cymbal with release set to zero

Problem: unwanted sustain in cymbals

EDM Tips

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#drums#ride#cymbal#recordingrockpop

Apply tape to the edge of the ride cymbal to tame aggressive transients

Problem: overly aggressive cymbal transients

Produce Like A Pro

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#drums#ride#cymbal#recordingrockjazz

Use a Royer R-121 on the ride cymbal for a warm, natural sound

Problem: harsh or thin-sounding cymbals

Produce Like A Pro

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#layering#cymbal

Layer crash cymbals for textural contrast

Problem: Flat or monotonous transitions

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