This article is just a short how-to to help you understand how to use your Roland Octapad SPD-30 to trigger samples, map MIDI to almost any feature in your DAW, and sync the onboard clock for perfectly timed phrase looping. I’ve been asked this question quite a few times so I think it’s time to … Read more
The days are long gone where you would have to pay local web designers thousands of dollars to create a music website. You can now do it on a minimal budget and with limited technical know-how. Using this process, you could pretty easily expand the website later on to include a music store where you … Read more
Every musician spends a big part of life in practice sessions. While that is great for us, it’s not that great for our families, neighbors and other people in the close environment. Many instruments are loud, but very few match the volume of an acoustic drum set. Keeping the noise to an acceptable level can … Read more
Music is all about the rhythm. No matter the instrument or genre, keeping time is one of the most important skills you should possess. Rhythm is the most essential aspect of music and having a sense for it divides good musicians from those that aren’t. Even when you play some very melodic tune, a few … Read more
It is essential to learn proper form while drumming. It is your foundation of great technique and staying injury-free. Many drummers often skip over the basics of learning how to hold their drumsticks, in favor of learning more advanced techniques. However, this can easily set you up for failure. In this article, we’re going to … Read more
I’ve recorded electronic drums many times using different techniques for both professional productions and practice sessions. There is a lot of junk information out there about how to do this. For example, I’ve read a guide online stating that you need to buy an external amplifier in order to record your e-drums, claiming that this … Read more
Learning how to read sheet music can be a vital step to becoming a great drummer. Despite what you might think: It’s not difficult to learn how to read sheet music. For drums, all you need is a grasp of the basics of the notation and a few examples to get started. I’m a real … Read more