Here's how to mix a snare drum using compression - both on the snare top, bottom and a bonus trick. After watching this video, you'll understand how to compress a snare drum to add crack, attack and punch to your drum mix.... and how to start hearing what different attack & release times do and how to dial in your compressor for a fat snare drum. ☛ Grab your free mixing cheatsheet to remember these snare compression settings: http://MakeBetterRecords.com | Hardcore Music Studio

The right snare reverbs can add punch, depth and size to the snare and help blend it perfectly in the mix. But on the flip side, the wrong type of snare verb can cloud your mix and make the snare distant and weak. This video demonstrates the two types of snare reverbs I use on every rock or metal mix to add thickness, size and length to the snare. | Hardcore Music Studio