Mi2N.com – ‘Spotlight On Haiti’ Benefit Concert Featuring MuteMath To Take Place In New Orleans

On March 25, 2010 · 0 Comments

Here is a great charity that raises money for the suffering people of Haiti. This concert features the band MuteMath, whose recording "Armistice" was nominated for a Grammy. I am actually quite partial to their self-titled first release. It has a major early-Police influence (minus the reggae feel) mixed with with a generous dallop of 80's Modern Rock (college radio) vibe.

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Jim Chapin In Memoriam. Headlines from the Drumming World

On March 25, 2010 · 0 Comments

With a tear in its eye the drumming world bids farewell a master drummer and educator, Jim Chapin. Mr. Chapin was a very giving soul who shared his expertise freely with anyone who had interest. A fixture at the NAMM show as well as the PASIC convention and other events, Mr. Chapin would give impromptu lessons as everyone gathered around. I myself have found myself part of these unscheduled group classes while at the NAMM show in the past. There was a palpable sense of joy to the information he was imparting, and even had some great stories to tell about his stellar performing career. I have no intention of minimizing that great performance career but here my comments focus on Mr. Chapin's educational impact.

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Online Recording Studios: Get Pro Studio Services And Stay At Home

On March 1, 2010 · 0 Comments

For years professional recordings were made only by those who had a large budget. Artists signed to major labels and those with investors were predominately the privileged ones who got record professionally. The difference in sound between recordings made in a professional studio and demos made otherwise was always as chasmic as it is now.

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 4: Ambience by Thai Long Ly

On November 29, 2009 · 0 Comments

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 4: Ambience by Thai Long Ly

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 6: More Equalization Guidelines

On November 27, 2009 · 0 Comments

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 6: More Equalization Guidelines by Thai Long Ly

This is the sixth installment of my article series on the subject of processing drum tracks. Today’s focus is on equalization of overheads, toms, hi-hats, and rooms.

Drum Track Processing, Part 5: Equalization Guidelines

On November 27, 2009 · 0 Comments

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 5: Equalization Guidelines by Thai Long Ly

Writing about equalization of drum tracks (or any tracks) is a tough subject. It’s sort of like smoking about bath water. Generally speaking, subtractive EQ is better than boosting, but really, anything goes. I tend to favor hardware over software, but often times a plug-in allows more surgical moves so I’ll utilize them with drum tracks when necessary. Here are some concepts that I tend to think about when I approach a mix.

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 3: Parallel Compression

On November 27, 2009 · 0 Comments

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 3: Parallel Compression by Thai Long Ly

This is the third installment in my series of tutorials on processing of drum tracks. We focus here on parallel compression.

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 2: Compression

On November 27, 2009 · 0 Comments

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 2: Compression by Thai Long Ly

This is the second installment of my series of articles addressing the processing of drum tracks. Our focus here is on compression.

Drum Track Processing, Part 1: Gating

On November 27, 2009 · 0 Comments

Drum Track Processing Tips, Part 1: Gating -by Thai Long Ly

Online Drum Recording- Why Drum Sounds are so Important

On July 28, 2009 · 0 Comments

Congratulations! If you are reading this article then you must be hip to the advantages of online drum recording, that is getting drum tracks from an online session drummer. This is the easiest, most cost-effective way to get custom drum tracks for your music.

Testimonials From Just a Few of Our Happy Clients:
 

"Hey Shay, this is Andrew. I just wanted to give you a call and let you know everything worked out great with your drum tracks.

And, actually, the guy who mixed them even asked me who I got to play on them and I told him about you.

He said whoever engineered them did a great job recording them. Just thought you'd like to know."

Andrew Synoweic

 

"Shay Godwin is an amazing drummer with an instinctual approach to music rarely encountered today.
Every time I work with him in the studio I'm amazed at how quickly he locks in, and how great his drum sounds are.
"

-- Ken Andrews:
songwriter/producer/mixer;
founding member of the groundbreaking group Failure;
producing/mixing credits include: Charlotte Martin,
A Perfect Circle,
Tenacious D,
Chris Cornell,
Nacho Libre Soundtrack,
Pete Yorn,
Jimmy Eat World

 

"Shay is one of the most talented drummers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He is a real musician that plays with taste, incredible feeling, and he is amazingly versatile in his styles. "

-- Charlotte Martin
founder, Dinosaur Fight Records

 

"Shay is a true professional - He is solid, has great feel and great tone - One need look no further."

-- Ty Stevens
Warner/Chappell staff songwriter;
wrote "Rock This World" and was Musical Director for Hillary Duff (Hollywood Records);
M.D. for Jennifer Pena, Daniel Rene (Univision);
wrote music for Disney, Verve, Universal, artists Mindi Abair;
Musical Consultant for Aly & AJ (Hollywood Records);
guitarist for Mandy Moore, countless other credits

 

"Shay Godwin is one of the top session drummers I've had the pleasure of working with. He's a one take wonder, which is great in the studio because time is money. Shay was extremely professional, and well prepared. He has killer sounding drums, and was able to give me all kinds of snare tones to choose from. We will be working together for many years. "

-- Jay Ruston
Producer/Engineer/Mixer, credits include Brian Wilson, The Donnas, Abandoned Pools, Dianna Ross, American Idol, Morrissey, Polyphonic Spree, Meatloaf

 

"Shay has an attention to detail while working on parts in a song combined with keeping it simple and soulful. His vast knowledge of musical styles and professionalism in getting the job done in a timely manner is why I love to work with him."

-- Buck Johnson:
co-wrote the single "Just Feel Better" for Carlos Santana's album "All That I Am" featuring Steven Tyler of Aerosmith ;
keys/vocals/guitar with country act Whiskey Falls;
vocalist/keyboardist with the following artists: The Doobie Brothers (backing vocals on "Rockin' Down the Highway"-Live CD-1996), Tal Bachman (backing vocals and Keys of Columbia Records debut album -'99, Timothy B. Schmit (of The Eagles, his solo CD 2000-backing vocals and keys), Matthew Sweet (touring keys and backing vocals and "Best Of Matthew Sweet CD), Shawn Mullins (touring -2000), and John Waite

 

"Hey Shay, I wanted to say thanks again & great job in the studio sessions for the BFD XFL. You really did a top job covering the various brush strokes, and a lot of composers have told me they've been featured in many TV shows and movies! All the best! "

-- Steve Duda:
creator of the BFD Premium Drum Module, credits include:
Nine Inch Nails - Fragile - Percussion, Violin, Programming, Choir, Chorus;
Pitchshifter - Deviant - Programming, Editing;
Pitchshifter - Bootlegged Distorted Remixed Uploaded - Producer;
Rob Zombie - American Made Music to Strip By - Remix;
Methods of Mayhem - Methods of Mayhem - Programming; A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step - Digital Engineer

 
 

"I tried some other online drummers, you are by far the best."

-- Luke, Germany

 

"Your process is great. The three takes is a perfect way to make sure it works. Your tracks sound great. I was very happy with the process.
You and Thai Long were awesome. Your professionalism and enthusiasm, not to mention skill at your craft made this perfect.
"

-- Craig Campbell, Detroit, USA

 

"I was totally blown away by the quality of the recording. By comparison with other drum recordings I have heard (some of them by other online drum recording services), your unprocessed tracks are close to the processed tracks I have heard!
Your drumming during the chorus clearly sets it aside in terms of energy from the verse parts, something that I find important. Your playing supports the song and even inspires me with ideas to improve it. Upright Bass, anyone?
"

-- Henrique Pataca, Portugal

 

"Shay, just a quick email to let you know that I'm very happy with the drums tracks! They're well recorded and the performances are great! A pleasure to mix! More to come for you soon."

-- Gyom, Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

"Nice fills and some cool grooves dude! Exactly what I was looking for!!! All three takes sound great. I think my favourite is track 2 but I might incorporate some bits of the other takes into it as well."

-- Ramon McDrury, Sydney, Australia

 

"Hi Shay, the takes are perfect, exactly what I was after and played with real passion, thanks so much!"

-- Owen Duff, London, UK

 

"I can't decide which version I like best, all three are great. I think take 3 is again most powerful, straight but still sophisticated, which I like cause I really want powerful, driving bass and drums carrying the song but played intelligent."

-- Luke, Germany

 

"Shay! You nailed it! Great work. You were right. I have 'inevitable glee'. You played exactly what I imagined! I'm sure putting together a mix with your drums will be easy, but you make it hard to decide which takes I want to use...

I just wanted to thank you both for spending the extra time to nail down these tracks. You really nailed these tracks and inspire me with your playing. I'm really honored to have you guys work on this stuff and grateful.
"

-- Timothy Gillespie, New Jersey, USA