Recording Kicks, Single or Double?

[Thrasher666]

Recording Kicks, Single or Double?

What do you guys do when the drummer only uses a single pedal for double kicks while recording double kick parts?

A) Try to talk him into using double kicks. (not going to be easy)
B) Just record the single kick/s on 1 track. (editing hell to separate)
C) Screw the drummer, I have DFHS. (could work)

Just wondering what you guys would do.

Btw, drummer has very good timing and is very tight.

 

[derfbonker]

I just record it to one track. I can get a little messy, and be harder to edit, but it's not that bad.

 

[2012]

1 track

 

[Unavailable]

One track here.

 

[AStacy2]

1 track

 

[ElektricEyez]

If he is a good tight drummer as you say, let him rip! You can ask him if he wants to use a ghost pedal, but if he can't double bass worth a crap, then you'll just be pissing in the wind. If he sounds good on a single kick, record to single track, you can always add midi notes later if you want.

 

[Thrasher666]

Thanks to all for your comments and advice. I really appreciate.

 

[Ermz]

Funnily enough you're more prone to run into problems with two different bass drums, so take that as you will.

 

[derfbonker]

If you are just triggering, it can make editing easier, but yeah, with 2 kicks you have to tune them perfectly with each other, and get mic placement just right.

 

[Deadstar]

Kill him and use EZdrummer for everything, it's cheaper and more accurate hehehhe