Framework Season 02 - Kick & Snare Design

With season 1's bass focused episodes complete, we move into Season 2 - Drums Starting with a deep dive into kick and snare design using the exact techniques I rely on in my own sound design sessions. You’ll learn how to build powerful, weighty hits from the ground up, drums that feel solid, punch through dense arrangements, and sit confidently at the front of the mix. For the kick, I break down my full workflow, covering synthesis, shaping, processing, and layering to achieve both low-end weight and midrange punch. For the snare, we explore transient design, body control, tonal balance, layering strategies, and tail shaping, so you can create snares that snap at the front, carry substance through the body, and decay cleanly without cluttering the mix. I’ve leaned heavily into this for this month’s sample pack, with loads of kicks and snares created using these exact techniques. Tutorial Length: 66mins