The short answer is maybe! There are several factors that go into creating a great drum sound. For instance, the way in which you tune your drumset can make or break your chances of producing an awesone drum tone. The first step in a great sound is drum tuning. How you tune your drums will…Read more Is it possible to get an amazing drum sound in your basement?
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Drum and Bass addict!
Hi my name is Donald Waugh and I am an addict...LOL! The first time I got introduced to drums and bass was back in the early 90s while at my local church in Jamaica. I remember hurrying to church so I could listen to the drummer groove and the bass player play cool licks. It…Read more Drum and Bass addict!
Game Changing Gear Volume 16
The Behringer Bass V-Amp pro is a great way for musicians to get into bass effects on a low budget, while maintaining a very high quality sound. Welcome to another game changer. When I had just left college I was broke, no joke 😂. Hey, I could write a song with that rhyme. Hahaha. Anyway,…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 16
Game Changing Gear Volume 14
For several years I have been trying to find the right sounds, trying different amps and cabinets and being totally frustrated until I found the Phil Jones Bass Cab 47. Welcome to another game changing gear. The Cab 47 is quite possibly the most transparent sounding speaker I have ever used. Crystal clear would be…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 14
The coolest music making tools!
Wow! The future is here. Imagine a time when you could make great sounding music in the comfort of your home at a very affordable cost; that time is now! As I continue working on album number three, I find myself getting inspired by the technology I use daily. A cellular phone is now a…Read more The coolest music making tools!
Game Changing Gear Volume 13
Outstanding! Leo Fender created the first modern bass, the Precison Bass, popularly know as the P bass that can be heard on thousands of records around the world. Welcome to another game changer. This particular P Bass has a very interesting story behind how it was acquired. It was the year 2000,?while I was still…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 13
Game Changing Gear Volume 11
Incredible! For years I tried to avoid purchasing expensive gear, especially in the earlier parts of my career. I just didn't think it made a difference... boy was I wrong...LOL! Last year a great friend of mine, Andy Brown, CEO of Wing Instruments, had A Taylor 314ce he needed to get rid of because he…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 11
On a Monday?
Most people really hate Mondays and for good reason. When I had a day job, Mondays really sucked. I literally dragged myself to work, LOL. But sometimes very special things can arise out of places you would not expect. This next song is a tune that was written on a Monday, but was inspired by…Read more On a Monday?
Gold vs Nickel, which is better?
With the advancements in technology, guitar string makers have been pushing the envelope with new techniques in developing sound. The most notable would be the combination of gold in guitar string construction. Today we will find out if there is a difference in sound between nickel strings and gold strings. If you have a favourite…Read more Gold vs Nickel, which is better?
The easy way to record drums and bass!
Welcome to the second episode of “Inside These Walls”. Please join me on this wonderful journey exploring the beauty of music. Enjoy the video and follow the blog here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MKlK_1QsEU Learn how to use Pro Tools in the video below. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GssVHvEh5O8 Episode one below. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhFx492Dw7k
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