New Drum Video

Drums!

Here's a video of me drumming back in May. The reason for the mic clipping is due to the cables. I bought a cheap bulk set from guitar center and needless to say, they weren't worth it. This video was uploaded on my old channel but feel free to subscribe to my new channel JesseCarlMusician.

Equalization

I found this very useful chart for EQing. 













     
Just remember the magic rule for drums. When in doubt, Cut 400hz.

Kyle's Review On The Numark Mixtrack Pro DJ Controller

Hey, Kyle here. I just picked up the Numark Mixtrack Pro brand new from Guitar Center. For only $250 it is a great choice for a beginner DJ. It has all the controls you need to learn the basics of mixing and scratching. It comes with virtual DJ software and the whole thing is a simple setup. The software has everything you need to load your very own songs and play them through the Mixtrack Pro. The mixer has all the basic volume, crossfader, cues, effects, etc. The touch sensitive control wheels are accurate and do their job, but sometime they feel somewhat cheap only because they are plastic. You don’t get the feel of aluminum platters but you get what you pay for. Don’t forget this is Numark quality we are talking about; It is not cheaply made. For the price you cannot go wrong. I would definitely recommend this to any beginner DJ who is looking to purchase this type of product.

Pros: It has all the controls of a standard mixer and turntables, control wheels provide accurate and quick response for good scratching and beatmatching, it has a control knob so you don’t need a mouse to choose songs, comes with virtual DJ and uses USB so setup is quick (plug n play), best new product in its price range.

Cons: The plastic jogwheels are obviously not as nice feeling as aluminium. Plastic play/cue/sync buttons make a loud click when pressed (rubber buttons would be better).

M-Audio KeyRig 49 Review

The M-Audio KeyRig 49 is a very basic yet useful USB keyboard. I received mine used from my local Music Go Round in December 2010. I bought it for around $55 which was a great deal compared to the $129.99 new. After all this time my keyboards still going strong and i do not have a single complaint about it. I highly recommend this                                                                            product. 

Features

• 49 Touch Sensitive Keys 
• USB 2.0
• Sustain Petal Jack
• Edit Button
• Octave Functions
• Volume Slider
• Modulation Wheel
• Pitch Bend Wheel

*The KeyRig is USB only It does not have a MIDI out.

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Check Out My Friends New Track!

This kid has great potential. We've known each other sense we were fetuses. I'm actually starting a DJ project with him that i will keep you guys updated on. His name is Kyle Parnau and he makes electronic music, mostly house, dubstep and trance. Don't forget to follow his soundcloud!

Sunrise Can Wait by Kyle Parnau
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New Dubstep Track

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M-Audio Bx5a Review

I recently bought a pair of M-Audio Bx5a Studio Monitors used from my local Music Go Round. I was nervous about buying monitors used for obvious reasons but i have to say that they are quite good. I like them a lot more than my old KRK Rokit 6's. The Bx5a's have a much clearer sound and have a flatter response. I highly recommend these monitors. They were very easy to set up. I am using balanced TRS cables to connect it to my mixer.

Here is information from Amazon.com 

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http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-70-watt-Bi-amplified-Reference-Monitors/dp/B0014IEBM0

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Beginners Guide To Starting A Home Studio

Have you ever wondered how professional recording studios get such superior quality tracks? Have you ever tried to record your music but never knew why it didn't sound "professional"? Do you want to start recording music but don't know where to start? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you have come to the right place. This post will give you the basic steps to start your own home recording studio.

What Do You Need To Start?

Computer

The computer is the main necessity to your home studio. It will be the thing that holds all of your software, files, and projects. Mac or PC, The computer should be moderately fast and should have the minimum system requirements of the DAW software you choose. A computer with system hardware above the DAW's requirements will make the software more manageable as well as reduce glitches, overruns, lag time, and render time.

Tip: When searching for a computer ignore the soundcard and speaker specs. This is because you will redirect your main soundcard with the one built in to the interface and you will not monitor with the stock speakers.


DAW

A DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is a software that is used to record, edit, mix and playback an audio project. The DAW you choose will have a significant effect on the quality and sound of your project. DAW's are not limited to outside recordings. Some DAW's allow you to create music in the software using MIDI sequencers and samples.  Here is a list of good DAW's  below.

Free:

• Audacity
• Cockos Reaper
• Ardour

Paid:

• Cubase
• Pro-Tools
• Studio One
• Reason
• Fl-Studio
• Ableton Live
• Cakewalk
• Adobe Audition

Audio Interface

Presonus Audiobox

The audio interface will be the thing that connects your recordings to your computer and DAW. An audio interface is a "Professional Soundcard" that is used to receive and process an analog audio signal and convert it to a digital signal in which a computer can accept. Most audio interfaces can accept a signal as well as be used for playback. These interfaces are classified by the number of inputs, outputs, bit rate, and features. Some of the features may include: built in effects, Phantom Power, MIDI inputs, on board display, Etc.

Microphone 

Audio Technica AT4033 

The Microphone is what "captures" the sound. It does this by converting sound to an electrical signal. Some people think that once you have an interface, DAW, and proper computer that the microphone is not very important. This statement is false. The microphone is one of the most important if not the most important aspect of a recording. There are two major types of microphones, dynamic and condenser. The main difference between these microphones is the sensitivity. Dynamic microphones are not very sensitive, they do not require a great amount of power, and pick up mostly polar patterns. This makes them good for live use but not for a studio or recording use. Condenser microphones are very sensitive and pick up a wide range of frequencies. Therefore the condenser microphone will pick up a lot more detail than a dynamic mic. Because condenser microphones are so sensitive, they require more power. Most condensers require 48v Phantom Power as well as a decent preamplifier. Condenser microphones are the way to go for recording. There are also well needed accessories for the microphone these include shock mounts, and pop filters.


Monitors

KRK Rockit 6

Studio Monitors are very high quality speakers that are used for recording and mixing. The reason studio monitors are used over normal computer speakers is because they have a flat frequency response. This means that they don't have any coloration in the sound. With studio monitors you are able to hear every aspect of your mix. These speakers are also able to pick up sounds that you might not hear in other speakers. You may also use studio monitor headphones to reference from but they should not be used alone because it is not possible for any headphones to get a flat frequency response

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