# Choosing drum samples

**URL:** <https://community.mwtm.com/t/choosing-drum-samples/389>\
**Category:** Recording & Production\
**Tags:** drums\
**Created:** [November 1, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/choosing-drum-samples/389 "2023-11-01T19:01:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Joey\_Medeiros](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.mwtm.com/joey_medeiros/32/79_2.png) [@Joey\_Medeiros](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Joey_Medeiros)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/choosing-drum-samples/389/1 "2023-11-01T19:01:04Z")

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How do you choose the right samples to fit the drums that are sent to you? I’ve watched you extensively and love the idea of a room kick and snare, but if you are choosing a second snare, for example, what do you look for in that? Thank you for being my favorite mixing icon!

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Lord-Alge](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/community.mwtm.com/chris_lord-alge/32/194_2.png) [@Chris\_Lord-Alge](https://community.mwtm.com/u/Chris_Lord-Alge)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.mwtm.com/t/choosing-drum-samples/389/2 "2023-11-01T19:54:49Z")

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Hey Joey ! I always add samples to the snare… if the live kick isn’t good i just use a sample…i never use both…for snare i use a reading good dry one , and a good stereo room sample for starters…i listen to the song if my first choice isn’t good enough i will add a few more…i always keep the live snare unless it horrible