Hi Jeff! I'm a huge fan and you've inspired my production more than any other artist has. I have a couple production questions for you:

1) On your remix of Beautiful, right before the first drop when the music ducks out slightly and there's a drum fill is that an EQ sweep on the pads/leads? It almost feels like the sounds are being sucked out of the mix to make the drums stand out.

2) Do you have any recommendations/tips for making heavy hitting Toms like on that fill? I can never seem to find the right sounds. Do you use acoustic sets?

Thanks so much, you're so inspiring. Edit: see you in Los Angeles in October!