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    I tried different tunings, and some I got to sound really good without the snare wires on. But when I put on the snare wire, the sound just like cuts through your ear, it's really articulate, cutting, and loud. How do I lessen that?

    I'm trying to make my snare sound like this, and tuning guidelines for reso and batter on how to do that?

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLv3Kvt9DBo"]YouTube - Incubus Nice to Know You[/ame]

    It comes up around 0:36

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    Have you heard it recorded? With music like that? At those volume levels?

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    you must remember that the snare sound in that song is is from a studio . you'll never get your drum to sound like that without all the outboard gear that they use in a studio.
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    that's what a compresser is for

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    thanks, but do you guys know how to make my snare less articulate and more fat sounding?

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    What kind of snare are you playing? Maybe try a different wood or metal, or a different size.
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    Throw your wallet on it. It will kill all your overtones. And you don't have to buy anything.
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    A Zero Ring or a clip on muffler? I use those when tracking drums sometimes.
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    I'd say fewer strands on the snare bed is a good idea to get a mellower, less cutting sound.

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    Fluffy ear muffs, if u still dont like the sound, remove some of the fluff and try again. easy peasy.



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    if you give us a description on what snare you have and what heads.. etc

    that might help

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