In this second episode of a five part series, the folks over at SubCat Studios in Syracuse, New York break down some tips and tricks on miking a drum set.
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Why Children Should Learn Music
To many people, music is simply a tool for relaxation, distraction, focus, or fun. To parents, it’s often just another after-school activity that keeps their child busy. But what many people don’t realize is that, if utilized correctly, music can literally change the human brain both physically and cognitively. Scientists in areas like neuroscience and […]
Behind the Music: Who is Subcat Studios?
In this first of a five part series, the folks over at SubCat Studios in Syracuse, New York break down some studio basics. They go through some of the steps involved with setting up a recording session at their studio, and discuss a bit about a pro studio vs a project based studio. Be sure […]
Four Different Ways to Add Effects to your Guitar or Bass when Recording
Recording can be a bit of a minefield, particularly when you’re new to it. Unlike when you’re playing live, there are certain steps you need to take to maintain the quality of sound. Also, there seem to be so many different opinions floating around about what you should and should not do. Here, we’re going […]
Making Music Product Spotlight with Chuck Schiele: JBL EON ONE Compact
JBL is a leading name in all things speakers, from headphones to professional PA systems. They sent us one of their “JBL EON ONE Compact” portable PA systems to review. The JBL EON ONE Compact packs a professional-grade speaker, a full-featured 4-channel mixer and Bluetooth control into our most compact battery-powered PA, weighing in at […]
Guitarists: The First Scale to Learn – Minor Pentatonic
Scales have something of a bad reputation in music as being a repetitive and a bit of a slog. Besides the fact that they really don’t have to be, if you vary and maximize your practice, the key to scales is their application. It’s hard to get excited about playing a scale, for sure, but […]
Songwriting Tips: Creative Ways to Come up with Melodies and Lyrics
The most popular question when people find out you’re a songwriter is, “What comes first, the words or the music?” and the answer is, “It’s different every time.” Is writing great melodies and lyrics an innate talent or is it something you can learn? Are there tricks and methods that you can adopt to help open […]
Five Hot Tips to Mix Metal Like a Pro
The standout quality of metal music is the loudness and energy of the performance. Therefore, when mixing metal, you must be ready to deal with stuff like big sounds, loud guitars, in-your-face drums, and aggressive vocals. We also know that in order to make metal music sound exactly how it’s supposed to, it must be […]
It’s Almost Time for The NAMM Show 2020…
It’s January, which means that it’s time to prepare for the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show—the world’s most comprehensive gathering of musical instruments, gear, and experts. The NAMM Show, held each January in Southern California, unites over 115,000 registrants from 130 countries. This is a conference where almost every music instrument or […]
Why Record Your Music?
Imagine key moments or relationships in your life with no photos or videos: high school graduation, a soccer tournament, a trip to London, making cookies, or laughing with someone you love. Trying to recall those things from memory can feel ephemeral — or you may have forgotten them altogether. Music is the same, only more […]