Articles on: music & audio

Making it — and even just making a living — in the music industry depends on more than raw talent. Does it matter that you killed that show last night if no one was around to hear it?

During an interview with CreativeLive instructor and Periphery drummer Matt Halpern, Mike explained that much is lost in translation over email, especially when making crucial decisions. “You could be sitting there with a smile on your face, but when I read it, I might think to myself: ‘why is Matt angry?

“You must collaborate in your community.

x50 v2 now includes a cab sim component (IR loader). You can choose from several dozen included IRs, or load in your own.

Some of what you’ll read below may seem like common sense, but you would not believe how often I see the complete lack of care when it comes to drummers and their gear, especially on tour. Some drummers don't care, and others don't know.

[caption id="attachment_3287" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Photo of Shelby Earl taken by Genevieve Pierson.

With the advent of  free music online education (like, ahem, creativeLIVE's audio courses), it is now possible to teach yourself how to proficiently play any instrument, as well as mix and master an entire album. Converge is one persuasive example of what's possible.