Why I’m Putting Guitar Pedals on My Drums (And You Should Too)

I’m taking a break from my usual recording routine to experiment with something a bit more "vibey." In this video, I'll show you how I record drums through a vintage DOD DFX9 Digital Delay pedal to get some unique, gritty textures.

I’m using a "Character Mic" setup where I take a high-impedance Shure Unidyne B (515SA) directly into the pedal and then into my Warm Audio WA-MPX preamp. I’ll walk you through how I position this mic to get different flavors—from Motown-style punch to experimental echoes—and how I blend it with my full studio mic setup.

🥁 The Full Mic Setup:
For this session, I’ve got the kit fully mic’d up with some of my favorite tools:

Kick: EV RE20 (In) & Solomon Sub Kick (Out)

Snare: SM58 (Top) & SM57 (Bottom)

Rack Tom: Sennheiser MD 421

Floor Tom: Shure Beta 52

Hi-Hats: EV RE15

Overheads: Peluso P67 Tube Mics

Room: RCA Varacoustic Ribbon Mic

The "Pedal Mic": Shure Unidyne B 515SA (into the DOD DFX9)

📍 Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome to Echo Shack!

00:18 - My philosophy on recording through pedals

00:54 - Why I love the vintage DOD DFX9 Delay

01:19 - Choosing the right mic for a pedal chain

01:49 - How to interface pedals with your DAW

02:08 - Full kit breakdown

02:57 - Where to place the "Character Mic" for the best sound

04:01 - Sound Demo: Hearing the delay in action

07:11 - Final thoughts on blending character vs. clean signals

08:36 - Website info, free downloads and contact

🔗 Stay Connected:
My Website: https://echoshack.info (Grab my free downloads and check out my sample packs!)

More experiments:    • Analog/Digital Gear Experiments  

Drop a comment below: I’m fairly new to the world of guitar pedals—which ones should I try on the drums next?

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