Apr 6, 2025, 10:36 AM
I started playing drums when I was around 10 or 11 and was performing publicly with my first band shortly after that. After nearly 30 years of... Read more »
Apr 4, 2025, 11:32 AM
Why You Should Use a Mixer in Your Home Studio
Does using a mixing console make sense in this day and age? With computers becoming astonishingly powerful and more capable daily, does it make... Read more »
Jan 2, 2025, 10:00 AM
Then and Now: Sweetwater Attends a Historic Immersive Audio Event
On April 13, 2024, the Indiana section of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) partnered with David Ripp and Master Recordings for a truly... Read more »
Aug 20, 2024, 6:29 PM
How to Get the Best Drum Sounds at Home the Easy Way
For years, it’s been assumed that getting a great drum sound requires a great drum room, and artists of all stripes have long flocked to places... Read more »
Dec 27, 2023, 10:00 AM
Who Invented the Microphone?
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, the microphone is one of the most useful tools ever invented. While not quite on par with the discovery of... Read more »
Aug 30, 2023, 8:00 AM
Creative Ways to Incorporate Electronic Drums into Your Setup
Acoustic drums are awesome, but electronic drums are awesome, too! In my opinion, the modern drummer or percussionist — indeed, the modern... Read more »
Aug 4, 2023, 8:00 AM
Want to Work in Dolby Atmos? Here Are the DAWs You Should Check Out
You probably have heard the term “Dolby Atmos” by now. Perhaps you’ve even heard music or watched films in Atmos. But do you have ambitions to... Read more »
Jun 12, 2023, 8:00 AM
The Dirty Dozen: 12 Pieces of Gear with Great Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion
Distortion is one of the most beloved of all musical effects. Frank Zappa once said, “The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar; now... Read more »
May 22, 2023, 8:00 AM
Creative Ways to Use Room Mics — Not Just for Drums!
Using room microphones during a recording can add a sense of space and natural acoustics, which are crucial to making a recording sound real.... Read more »
May 8, 2023, 9:00 AM
Better MIDI Grooves | Advanced Drum Programming Tips & Tricks
The power and convenience that virtual drum software offers the modern songwriter is incredible. However, nothing replaces the sound and feel of... Read more »