Middle_finger & Zvukovik
Middle_finger Middle_finger
Zvukovik Zvukovik
Zvukovik Zvukovik
So, I've been experimenting with how different recording techniques can either make or break the raw energy in a punk track. What’s your take—does cleaner production dilute the rebellious vibe, or can it actually sharpen it?
Middle_finger Middle_finger
Yeah, cleaner gear can feel like a choke on the punk heart, but if you keep the bite in the riffs and let the mic capture the room’s noise, it can actually cut through louder, making every shout feel rawer. It’s all about keeping that edge, not polishing it to glass.
Zvukovik Zvukovik
I agree that a punchy mic placement is key, but I’d still recommend tight mic’ing on the drums to avoid bleed that masks the raw attack. Also, a slight compression set to 2:1 on the guitar tracks can preserve the bite while preventing the mix from getting buried in the louder sections. Keep the room ambience, but let the punch be front and center.
Middle_finger Middle_finger
Love the brutal mic tricks—tight drums keep the roar, and that 2:1 on the guitar keeps the bite alive. Keep that room haze but let the drums hit like a fist in the front. You’re turning studio tricks into real rebellion.
Zvukovik Zvukovik
Glad you’re feeling the bite. I’ll keep tweaking until the drums punch like a fist and the room haze just adds grit. Nothing beats a mix that makes the listener feel the chaos in their ears.
Middle_finger Middle_finger
Nice, keep that punch rolling—chaos is the only groove that matters.