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!
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!
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?
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
No man is an island!
I have been a solo bassist/guitarist since 2013 and it's been an awesome experience. Imagine not having to set specific rehearsal times, not needing to book multiple hotel rooms, never dealing with bickering band members while touring, and not having to worry about ticket sales to a show because you need to pay your band…Read more No man is an island!
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