Ghost Note Groove

Check out this short little clip recorded/edited by yours truly in my home studio. It is a triplet groove with my left hand covering all the ghost notes. I tried some different mic-ing techniques. The bass drum mic (Shure 52) is inside the bass drum right in front of the beater. This seemed to give it more punch, although should be blended with another mic outside of the kick for more woof. I also had a room mic placed 10 feet in front of the bass drum. I think room mics are so important especially for hi-hat and snare tone!! ..and no…overheads do not count as room mics 🙂