Get That Retro 80s Drum Sound! (Gated Reverb)

drums gated reverb mixing May 15, 2025

Want to add that iconic retro 80s drum sound to your music productions?

Look no further! In this video, we'll dive into the world of gated reverb, a legendary audio processing technique that defined the sound of the 80s.

From Phil Collins to Toto, gated reverb was the secret sauce that made drums sound massive and epic.

We'll explore how to achieve this distinctive sound using modern plugins and techniques, so you can inject some serious retro flair into your tracks.

So, get ready to take your drum sound back to the neon-lit decade of excess and create music that's truly timeless!