New vids up. I think some of you might like especially the first one Also if you have wishes for new tutorial topics (I've pretty much done all not-recording related wishes), don't be afraid to suggest something :)
your mix has too much low end and the transients are too squashed, that is what is making it sound weak. I had a similar problem, but I solved with bringing up and salvaging the drum transients using the transient designer style plugin that comes with Cubase called "Envelope Shaper". Gave the...
Yes, I know a lot about sampling too, but you are not counting REALLY heavy mutilation in the post processing, that the amp sims represent. The difference is pretty audible in using 44.1khz vs 96khz in the video. How about you watch the video, pretty please? :) It's only like under 6 minutes...
My general rule of thumb is snare on 2 and 4, kick on 1 and 3, everything else to taste. I suggest you rather check your favorite drummers clinic videos and do what he does.