Whether you’re an artist about to enter the studio, or a brand-new audio engineer, it’s important to know the difference between a dynamic and condenser mic. The two types of mics are used in different situations to achieve specific results, so knowing when to use which can help, whether you’re looking to record a performance…
There are many components to a drum kit. You could have your snare, toms, kick and even cymbals all in tow, but you still need hardware to prop it all up. Most drummers like to put their snare on its own snare stand and considering the role it plays in a drum set, it’s hardly…
“The drums are too loud!” For better or for worse, drummers often find themselves having to make compromises to ensure they aren’t overpowering a band or playing at a volume that isn’t suited to a specific venue. This often occurs at churches, where a drummer might be welcomed, but is asked to play in a…
There are plenty of good reasons to fill your mic locker with mics that cost less than $500. One, your budget might be limited. In an ideal world, you’d spend more on something like a Neumann mic, but it’s just not realistic right now. Two, these days, mics in this price range are still reasonably…
Maybe you play in a marching band. Perhaps you are regularly called upon to perform in jazz groups. You could even be an absolute beginner trumpeter. If so, a full-sized trumpet may not be what you’re looking for. Fortunately, there are alternatives. There is a bit of a market for pocket trumpets, which come with…
Every drummer requires hardware. It often ends up being the most substantial and even heaviest part of a drummer’s overall setup. Your needs will likely vary depending on how you want to configure your layout. For many drummers, a drum rack is the simple and logical answer, for cymbals, rack toms and more. In this…
Some people love drum machines. Others don’t. Drum machines haven’t exactly shed their image of being a novelty from the 80s. But you would be surprised to find how often they are used in new music. The interesting part is that you don’t necessarily need to use drum machines as your entire rhythm section. You…
You want to be able to practice the drums at home. The only problem is that drums are typically too loud. You could easily end up disturbing roommates, family members and even your neighbors while practicing. If you cause too much ruckus, you could even end up with the cops at your door. Fortunately, electronic…
Looking to buy a new bass drum kick pedal? Well we share with you the best here today! Best Double Pedal ListTop Single Pedals For DrumCompare The Best Cheap Pedals On The Market We also show you what to look for when buying a new drum pedal, so look out for that below too. 🙂…
Music can be a lot of fun. And, if you want your child to stay in lessons, as much as possible, you should effort to keep it that way. That’s the great thing about drums. You don’t need to be good at drumming to bang on them and make cool sounds. The appeal to a…
There are many ways to make money in the music industry. To date, I’ve made money from the music business in 21 different ways and counting (though I probably don’t represent the average artist since I’m into media creation and business). But where do most artists earn the bulk of their income? What are they…
Getting a good mix of your song is important for many reasons. You’ll want your beats and instrumentals to sounds good on any system they get played on, from studio quality speakers, to personal mp3 players. That said, it’s not always easy to know what you should be doing when you’re just starting out producing….
Audio mastering is an essential step in music production. When the mix for a track is done, you need to master it, or send it to an audio mastering engineer if you’re not too clued up on the process. He or she will check it for errors, enhance it, and master it to a commercial…