Kick and compression for a rock sound (SD 2.0))

[Menthal]

I'm using fairly heavy compression on the kick here. In the mix it sounds ok but on it's own it sounds... well, you be the judge.

http://www.tonefinder.com/files/341362504031-SD3.mp3

I also tend to over-compress, and I can't blame my monitors for that (even though I would like to). ^^

 

[Bay Studio]

Definitely works in the mix! Would even turn up the kick by a db or two.. I see what you mean, but, it´s all about how the kick works in the mix itself. If it sounds crappy when its on its own, who cares. And if there´s a part where the drums are alone (or the kick), just highlight that region and EQ/compress to taste, so that it sounds great on when on its own.

 

[Menthal]

Definitely works in the mix! Would even turn up the kick by a db or two.. I see what you mean, but, it´s all about how the kick works in the mix itself. If it sounds crappy when its on its own, who cares. And if there´s a part where the drums are alone (or the kick), just highlight that region and EQ/compress to taste, so that it sounds great on when on its own.

That's a bloody good tip, why didn't I think of that.