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Sascha Konietzko On Programming KMFDM

Sascha Konietzko, mastermind behind dark techno band, KMFDM, shows us a little bit about being in band whose source of rhythm comes from programming.

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The Impact Of Effects On Recorded Drums

Great recorded drum sounds often make subtle use of effects. Here we look at what they are, how to send signals to them, and use them musically.

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Making Friends With A Drum Machine

Norman Weinberg gives us a dozen ideas for making a drum machine into the most flexible metronome you've ever seen, and quite a useful tool.

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Pro Studio Tips With Ron Krasinski

Studio king and drumming veteran, Ron "The Pocket Protector" Krasinski, teaches us how to record for shows and sessions in all styles.

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Tech Tips: How To Mike Drums Onstage Like A Pro

In this thesis, we examine not only which microphones to choose and how to place them around the kit, we analyze your kit and how to tune your drums..

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How To Make The World’s Cheapest Drum Trigger

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With only a few dollars, a couple of basic tools, and a beginner’s grasp of electricity, any drummer can make his or her own trigger.

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4 Steps To A Better Live Monitor Mix

Learning to improve your live monitor mix is part art and part science, and with the help of a couple live sound pros, we cover both in this article.

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Prepared Percussion: Recording Tricks

Find out how to spice up your tracks by adding objects to your drums and cymbals, including tips on how to record these novel sounds.

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How To Mike Percussion On Stage

In this exhaustive workshop, Karen Stackpole takes the mystery out of onstage percussion miking – from congas to tablas and beyond.

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3 Handy Drum Miking Secrets

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If you learn nothing more about live drum miking, at the very least consume these three concepts to assure your drums sound great onstage.