If you’ve got 13 minutes and want to learn…
đ€ How I almost “made it” and crashed and burned in the #musicindustry.
đą How I failed at my first #cruiseship gig.
đ„ When I studied with a renowned #drum instructor who told me the only way to a perfect grade was by achieving world peace and then showed me how to swing the same way Miles Davis showed him.
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One of the keys to getting a quality electronic drum take is for the musician to have a good feel on the kit. Is she hearing the snare nuisances envisioned?  Does her hi-hat foot create just the right wash?  While Steven Slate Drums does an exceptional job out of the box when mapping your Roland kit. Sometimes, things can be “out-of-whack.” You will likely need to re-map your MIDI notes To fix that snare sound that isn’t triggering… the ride that sounds like a splash… etc.
Here is a “down and dirty” way to achieve these results right from the Roland Drum head.
I receive comments from drummers asking me why I use an electronic drum set? Well, sometimes life throws you a curveball and you are forced to make tough decisions. For me, it was either playing an electronic kit or possibly not playing anymore.
I chose to purchase my first Roland TD-11. Seven years later, I have learned a few things and my Drum Den is where I share those insights (and some electronic-made groove) with you.
Plus, I am getting really good with Final Cut Pro X and it is fun to share those experiences as well. đ
Chunky is my FAVORITE Bruno Mars tune, so I just had to find a copy to drum to.
Thank you Karaoke Version and Tency Music for allowing me to use your tracks! www.karaoke-version.com and www.tencymusic.com.
Well, here it is. I have been working on this track for a few weeks. It is from a GREAT play-along Series called Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Play-Along. This was from Volume Two. I highly suggest you pick-up this play-along.Â
Personally, I feel pushing a big band is the toughest gig a drummer can do. Reading, timing, color, and setting up the hits for around seven minutes is a real workout. It is even harder on an entry-level Roland Td-11… I’m not gonna’ lie…but quite doable when you use some technology tricks, feel out the kit, and work within its limitations.
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I am proud to announce my new YouTube playlist Jeremy’s Drum Den where I offer my insights on crafting studio-quality drum sounds in small spaces using electronic drums, digital audio workstations, and the latest drum software and plug-ins.
Follow me as I explore new drumming technologies and learn on-the-fly with the groove by my side.
