• Big kick, fat snares, crisp toms and smooth cymbals
• A clean sounding kit that sits perfectly in the mix
• Recorded through a Neve 8068 desk... on a tiny island

The studio

Riksmixningsverket

 Stockholm

We wanted to be able to capture the sounds of this classic kit in beautiful isolation. Situated on a small island in the centre of Stockholm, Riksmixningsverket is one of the best sounding old naval warehouses in the industry. And at its centre is a classic analogue heart through which to capture some sweet sonic love, the Neve 8068 console. Old desks like these do something magical to music, they give their own character, enforce the punchines and thickness of the sounds. It's hard to put into words, but your ears can definitely tell.