In this gear investigation, Metamyther puts on his detective hat to uncover why some kick drums are coming in clipped, breaking down the limitations of 32-bit float recording when working with hot modular levels. Focused on the Zoom L6 mixer, this video walks electronic music producers through controlled tests using the Shakmat Battering Ram to reveal how ADC headroom, voltage ranges, and modular signal levels behave. You’ll also learn why the newer Zoom L6 Max is a better fit for modular synthesizers. This video offers practical, no-nonsense insights to help you get cleaner recordings and better results from your setup.
