To achieve a "tight" kick drum sound, _____________________.
A) Put a pillow against the beater head.
B) Gate the kick.
C) Cut EQ around 400-600 Hz.
D) Use a hard beater.
E) All of the above.

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To achieve a "tight" kick drum sound, it is recommended to put a pillow or blanket against the beater head for a more focused sound (A), gate the kick to reduce unwanted noise and sustain (B), cut EQ around 400-600 Hz to remove boxiness (C), and use a hard beater for a sharper attack (D). Using all of these techniques will help to achieve a tight kick drum sound.

To Achieve a "Tight" Kick Drum Sound, _____________________