Saturday 28th November 2026
RECORDING DRUM WORKSHOP
Learn How to Record Professional-Sounding Drums
Ever wondered how professional engineers get drums sounding powerful, clear and dynamic?
Join us at Starcity Studios for a 4-hour practical Drum Recording Workshop, designed for producers, engineers, drummers and musicians who want to understand the complete process of recording acoustic drums.
This isn't just a workshop where you'll sit and watch. We'll take you through the process inside a professional recording studio, from setting up the kit and choosing microphones through to recording, editing and mixing the finished drum tracks.
Limited Places Available
A Hands-On Studio Experience
The workshop takes place inside Starcity Studios, giving you the opportunity to see the complete drum recording process in a professional studio environment.
You'll see the equipment, microphone setups, recording process and mixing workflow in action, while understanding the reasons behind the decisions being made.
What You'll Learn
SET UP
1. Setting Up the Drum Kit
We'll start with the foundations of a good drum recording.
We'll look at how the kit is set up and why this is important when recording. While setting up a kit can be straightforward for an experienced drummer, it can be confusing for someone who is new to recording.
2. Setting Up Microphones
Learn how to choose and position microphones for different drums and different sounds.
We'll cover:
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Different types of microphones used for recording drums
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Microphone placement
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Alternative microphone positions
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How microphone placement affects the sound
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Recording with more microphones
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Recording with fewer microphones
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Getting the best sound before it reaches the DAW
LINE & SOFTWARE PREP
3. Preparing the DAW & Recording Session
We'll take you through preparing a recording session so you're ready to hit record.
You'll learn about:
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Setting up audio channels
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Preparing the recording session
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Pre-recording effects and processing
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Using equipment such as the LA-610
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UAD effects
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Setting up a click track
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Preparing the session for recording
4. Line Checks & Sound Check
Before recording, we'll go through the important checks that need to happen in the studio.
We'll look at:
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Checking every microphone and channel
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Adjusting microphone placement
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Checking levels
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Drum tuning
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Making adjustments to get the best sound possible
RECORD & MIX
5. Recording the Drums
Now it's time to record.
You'll see the complete process of putting everything we've covered into practice and capturing the drum performance.
6. Editing & Mixing the Drums
Once we've recorded the drums, we'll move into the editing and mixing stage.
We'll look at how to:
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Edit the recorded drum tracks
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Balance the individual drums
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Process the drum tracks
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Create a dynamic drum sound
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Make the drums work together as a complete kit
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Mix the drums into the backing track
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Create a full audio mix
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is suitable for:
Music Producers who want to improve their understanding of recording live drums.
Recording Engineers who want more practical experience with acoustic drum recording.
Drummers & Musicians who want to understand how their drums can be captured in the studio.
Home Studio Producers who want to learn techniques they can apply to their own recording setups.
Whether you're relatively new to recording drums or want to improve your existing knowledge, you'll come away with a better understanding of the complete recording process.
Workshop Details
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Starcity Studios, Sutton, Surrey
Ticket: £60
Ticket + Producer Pack Resources: — £75
Upgrade your ticket to the Producer Pack and receive additional resources to help you continue developing your drum recording and mixing skills after the workshop.
What You'll Take Away
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a clearer understanding of the complete drum recording workflow:
Set Up → Mic → Prepare → Sound Check → Record → Edit → Mix → Export
You'll understand not just what to do, but why each stage matters when trying to achieve a professional drum recording.
Limited Places Available
This is a practical workshop, so places are limited to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to engage with the recording process.
Book your place today and learn how to record drums at Starcity Studios.
£60 Standard Ticket | £75 Producer Pack