Essential Plugins for Drum Mixing and Processing

Learn essential drum mixing techniques in this 32-minute video tutorial where mixing engineer Joe Carrell demonstrates his preferred plugins for achieving professional-quality drum sounds. Explore detailed walkthroughs of key plugins including the SSL X-Saturator for adding warmth, Shadow Hills Class A for compression, Lindell TE-11 for EQ shaping, SSL X-Limit for peak control, and the versatile SSL Channel Strip for comprehensive processing. Discover how to effectively use the Blackbird N73 and A5 preamp emulations, leverage the classic BF76 compressor, and implement drum replacement techniques with Steven Slate's Trigger2. Master practical applications of each plugin while gaining insights into professional drum mixing workflows and signal processing techniques that can elevate your mixes.