Awesome! Finally, a direct box with very useful features. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". Originally, the LR Baggs Stadium DI was designed for bass guitar, but I find myself using it for vocals... yep! The great thing about this DI is that it's active and can be powered either by a 9…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 9
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Game Changing Gear Volume 8
Wow! It's crazy how something so light, weighing only 2.9 lbs, could be so powerful at a whopping 350 watts class D power. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". The Phil Jones Bass BP400 is the new standard for the working bass player. I remember back in the day I would have a…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 8
Game Changing Gear Volume 7
Outstanding! Can you imagine a time without looper pedals? It's like trying to remember a time without cellular phones. It's a new era of music creation, fusing live performances with digital recording on the fly. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". The Boomerang III Phrase Sampler is by far one of my most…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 7
Game Changing Gear Volume 6
Yay! Finally a light weight, full size, 34" scale length bass that fits easily in a electric guitar gig bag. For all my bass player readers that travel on airplanes with your bass, you know exactly how annoying it is when they ask you to gate check your instrument because it's too large. With the…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 6
Game Changing Gear Volume 5
Incredible! There are some things in life that I categorize as essential, and the Mobile-Catch multi-purpose clamp is certainly one of those things. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". I have been using the Mobile-Catch for almost a year now and I am still finding more unique uses for them every day. Some…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 5
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
Writing songs with the looper pedal?
Welcome to the very first episode of "Inside These Walls". Check out the second video below, which explains what I am doing in this series. 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=mhFx492Dw7k Intro to "Inside These Walls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRxleJVBW8 Airplai band on…Read more Writing songs with the looper pedal?
Game Changing Gear Volume 4
Wow! Can you imagine a bass amp so small that you can fit it under the seat of an airplane, but it's still very powerful and as clear as a bell. Imagine no more because the Phil Jone Bass Double Four is the new reality of portable live music. Welcome to another "Game Changing Gear"…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 4
Let’s find out what happens ‘Inside These Walls’.
There are a number of ways to find motivation when you are essentially your own boss. A great way I have found is to make deadlines, because otherwise things will drag on forever. Knowing when to stop and say, "Yes! It's complete" is one of the hardest things for most creative people. Here we have…Read more Let’s find out what happens ‘Inside These Walls’.
Keep your eyes on the prize!
There are two types of people on this earth, doers and then there are complainers! I must admit it's way easier to be a complainer and that's why a lot of people go that route. Being a doer even when people are telling you to give up and come over to the complainers' side is…Read more Keep your eyes on the prize!
Donald Waugh 