In early 2016, Microwave recorded their sophomore album, Much Love, at The Looking Glass with producer and engineer, Travis Hill. Microwave was fresh off of the success of their self-released debut album, Stovall, and dead set on making the best album possible. Much Love was the epitome of a passion project and went on to be celebrated by both fans and critics alike.
About the samples (sizes are listed as depth x diameter in inches):
- Snare:Â 6.5 x 14 (Pearl Masters Maple)
- Kick: Â 18 x 22Â (Response)
- Rack:Â 9 x 13Â (Response)
- Floor:Â 16 x 18Â (Response)
- Kick Boom:Â 20 x 20 (Pacifica)
Examples can be listened to here:
Mixes using these samples can be listened to here:
Additional facts about specific signal chains that may or may not be accurate:
- Snare Top – Modified SM57 -> Seventh Circle Audio Preamp (either an N72 or A12) -> Toft Audio ATB 16 EQ
- Snare Bottom – most likely an SM57
- Kick In – AKG D112Â -> Seventh Circle Audio Preamp (either an N72 or A12) -> Toft Audio ATB 16 EQ
- Kick Out – Oktava Large Diaphragm Condenser
- Rack – e604 -> Toft Pre/EQ
- Floor – e604 -> Toft Pre/EQ