Drum Land
built-in 1969 with plans by Bill Putnam, wally’s Hydeout was designed for generous sound and perfect decay.
Studio C’s reputation for drum tracking goes back decades. Designed with reflection control in mind, drums are present and punchy. Moveable wall panels allow you to quickly tune the room’s natural decay. want it Dry and tight? Easy. big and roomy? no problem!
we do all we can to make sure we maximize your tracking experience by providing 4 professional drum kit options and consultation and tuning from partner and drum expert Chris McGrew.
1990 GRETSCH USA CUSTOM
MAPLE deep toms, huge kick
Rack: 12X12 & 13X13
Floor: 16X16
Kick: 16X22
1963 Gretsch ROUND BADGE
maple: warm and resonant tones
rack: 8X10 & 10X12
Floor: 14X14
Kick: 14X20 & 16X18
TAMA STARCLASSIC
birch kick tight and punchy
3 ply maple toms
Rack: 8X10 & 10X12
Floor: 16X16
Kick: 18X22
Yamaha birch custom
Bright and tight recording sound
Rack: 10x12
Floor: 14X14
Kick: 16x22
Snares
Noble & Cooley
14 x 5½ Steam-bent solid Maple shell
Tama Starclassic
14 x 5½ Birch shell
Rogers Dynasonic
14 x 5.5. Chrome over brass
Ludwig Supraphonic
14 x 5.5 chrome over alum
Ludwig Black Beauty
14 x 6½ Tube lug Brass shell
or
14 x 8 Standard lug brass shell
1958 Leedy
14 x 5½ Mahogany / Maple shell
calfskin heads
bosphorus
22” 1600 series ride
21” vintage master ride
20” Turk crash/ride
17”Turk thin crash
14” Turk hats
15” Turk hats
16”Turk FXcrash
17” 1600 series FX crash
17” Clap Stack
19” Antique Crash/Ride
18” Master Vintage Crash
Zildjian
20” A ride 1970’s
18” K ride/crash 1960’s
18” Dark thin crash new
15” A crash 1960’s
14” A Hats 1960’s
Paiste
Signature series:
18” sizzle ride
14” fast crash
18” dark china
14” hats
In house Drum tech
Tuning and tracking drums can seem like a dark art to some. To Chris, a 3rd generation drummer and experienced producer, it’s second nature.
If you’re looking for a helping hand getting the perfect drum tone for your session, let us know in advance.
at Hyde Street Studios
