Picture this: you’re in the middle of a worship set, and the toms just sound flat — they’re either too muddy, too “boxy,” or fading away in the mix. You try boosting here, cutting there — but nothing quite gives that punch or presence you need.

That was me, months ago. Then I discovered “The Go To WORSHIP TOM EQ” — a simple EQ approach that transformed how I treat toms in worship mixes. The result? They now cut through the drums, still sit nicely under vocals and guitars, and don’t fight for space.

I just dropped a video walking through this exact method — head here to watch: [The Go To WORSHIP TOM EQ on YouTube] YouTube

In the post below, I’ll give you a taste of what I cover in the video (without spoiling the whole thing), and why it’s a game changer in a live worship context.

Why Toms Are Often the Weak Link in Worship Mixes

• Frequency overlap — Toms sit between kick, snare, bass, and even low mid guitars; it’s easy for them to get masked.

• Room bleed & mic issues — On a worship stage, stage volume, bleed, and limitations of mic placement complicate tom tone.

• One-size EQ presets don’t cut it — Every kit, drum tuning, and venue is different. You need a method you can adapt.

When I first tried the approach in the video, I was mixing on the fly during a set. I tweaked the toms using this EQ method, and within a few minutes… they had clarity, punch, and sat in just the right place. That’s when I knew I had something worth sharing.

What You’ll Learn in the Video (Sneak Peek)

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in there:

1. The core frequency zone I target for toms (and why that zone is so powerful in worship settings)

2. The surgical cuts I make to eliminate mud / boxiness without thinning the tone

3. How much boost / boost slope I dare to apply—without wrecking dynamics

4. Stage bleed & bleed compensation — how to keep other stage sources from interfering

5. Live tweaks vs studio tweaks — what to adjust during a service vs when prepping in rehearsal

But the gold is in seeing me apply it in a real mix, live. That’s exactly what I walk through in the video.

Why You Should Click & Watch (Even If You’ve Mixed Toms a Hundred Times)

• Because this is not another vague “boost presence here” trick — it’s a repeatable system I use every week.

• Because once toms stop disappearing or sounding “blah,” the entire drum kit becomes stronger.

• Because you’ll see before vs after in a real worship mix — that kind of side-by-side comparo is rare.

• Because I give you the “how to adapt” steps — so it works in your hall, with your kit, with your mics.

Quick Tips You Can Try Right Now (Before Watching)

• Sweep a cut in the 200–400 Hz area gently — you might uncover clarity you didn’t know was buried.

• Try a boost in the 4–8 kHz but keep it narrow — it can add attack / cut without harshness.

• Always EQ in context (with the full band) — toms sound totally different solo’d vs in mix.

• Don’t overdo gain — subtle moves often win in live settings.

I’d love for you to watch the video with fresh ears — and let me know what toms sound like before & after your next mix. 🎛️

👉 Watch “The Go To WORSHIP TOM EQ” now YouTube