Behind The Drums

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Additional Behind The Drums episodes

Playlist:

1. Behind The Drums - Tears For Fears "Shout" Linndrum with Drumulator Digirock Eproms

A deep dive into how the drums were made on Tears For Fears' hit single "Shout." Video includes a recreation of the beat using a Linndrum with the Digidrums "Digi Rock Drums" and 3 alternate eproms made by Linn Electronics. Drums are processed through Teletronix LA-2A compressor + AMS Reverb.

2. Behind The Drums Ep 02 - Billy Idol "Eyes Without A Face" Linndrum

An in depth look at the making of Billy Idol's "Eyes Without A Face." Video includes a recreation of the drum beat using a Linndrum with all stock sounds. Drums are processed through Teletronix LA-2A compressor + AMS Reverb.

3. Behind The Drums Ep 03 - Madonna "Holiday" Oberheim DMX

An in depth look at the making of Madonna's "Holiday." Video includes a recreation of the drum beat using an Oberheim DMX and live cowbell.

Drum Processing...
Hat, Cowbell, Tamborine - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Hall Setting
Snare and Clap - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Short Gate Setting
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)

4. Behind The Drums Ep 04 - Wham! "Everything She Wants" Linndrum

An in depth look at the making of Wham's "Everything She Wants." Video includes a recreation of the drum beat using a Linndrum.

Drum processing...
Kick, Snare, Clap - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Plate
Congas, Toms, Cowbell - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Plate
Hat, Cabasa, Tamborine - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Hall

Behind The Drums Ep 08 - Tears For Fears "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" Linndrum with Fairlight

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"A deep dive into how the drums were made on Tears For Fears' hit single 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linndrum with sounds from the Fairlight CMI.

Processing
Hi Hat + Cabasa - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Hall Setting
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb Short Gate"

Behind The Drums Ep 10 - Madonna "Into The Groove" Oberheim DMX

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"An in depth look at the making of Madonna's best selling song of all time 'Into the Groove.' Episode includes a remake of the beat using an Oberheim DMX along with a Roland TR 727 to incorporate percussion elements heard in the Shep Pettibone remix.

Drum Processing...
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS non linear
Clap - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS non linear

Roland TR 626
All percussion - Teletronix LA-2A +Lexicon 224 Hall Setting
Timbale - AMS DMX 1/8 delay

INSTAGRAM - @CVsoundlabs"

Behind The Drums Ep 07 - Dead Or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" Linn 9000

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"An in depth look at the making of Dead Or Alive's international hit "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)." Episode includes a remake of the beat using the Linn 9000 drum machine, and takes a look at the creative process of legendary hitmakers Stock, Aitken, and Waterman."

Behind The Drums Ep 13 - Berlin "Take My Breath Away" Linndrum with Yamaha DX7

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"An in depth look at the making of Berlin's international number one hit, 'Take My Breath Away.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linndrum and bass line using a Yamaha DX7."

Drum Processing...
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Conga - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Tambourine - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

Behind The Drums Ep 12 - Pat Benatar "Love Is A Battlefield" Linndrum

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"An in depth look at the making of Pat Benatar's highest charting hit 'Love Is A Battlefield.' Episode includes a remake of the beat using a Linndrum."

Drum Processing
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Cabasa - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS RMX Verb
Toms - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

Behind The Drums Ep 06 - A-ha "Take On Me" Linndrum with Yamaha DX7

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"An in depth look at the making of A-ha's international hit 'Take On Me.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linndrum and Yamaha DX7."

Behind The Drums Ep 05 - Cameo "Word Up" Linn 9000 with special guest Sammy Merendino

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"An in depth look at the making of Cameo's 'Word Up.' Video includes an interview with drum programmer Sammy Merendino and a recreation of the drum beat using a Linn 9000.

Follow Sammy on Instagram - @ Sammymerendino

Drum Processing...
Teletronix LA-2A compression on everything
No Reverb
Ping Pong delay on tambourine"

You can find episodes 1 through 4 here.

Behind The Drums Ep 09 - Paula Abdul "Straight Up" Linn 9000

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Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Paula Abdul's hit single 'Straight Up.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linn 9000 with alternate sounds from an authentic 1980's era floppy disc collection.

Drum Processing...
Hat, Cabasa, Cowbell - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Room setting
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS short gate
Kick - Dry
Crash - Lexicon 224 Hall setting"

Behind The Drums Ep 11 - New Order "Blue Monday" Oberheim DMX

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"An in depth look at the making of New Order's best selling single of all time 'Blue Monday.' Episode includes a remake of the drum beat using an Oberheim DMX drum machine."

Drum Processing
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Hall Setting
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Clap - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Plate Setting
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon Hall Setting