Soundproofing Rocking and Rolling

Soundproofing Rocking and Rolling

Finally, my contractor is here and the new 5/8 sheet rock with Green Glue is going in. The process is fairly simple other than cutting the sheet rock out and positioning it. Russell and his helper Walter are great at this stuff. We are going over the existing...
The MXL Drum Cubes Are Here

The MXL Drum Cubes Are Here

Got word that my new MXL Drum Cube tom mics have arrived at Clark’s Music Center. This is working out great as we still have a couple of days of work on the studio walls and then I can start reassembling the kit and recording equipment. I am getting antsy to get...
New Bass Drum Heads

New Bass Drum Heads

During the disassembly of my kit for the studio soundproofing it dawned on my that I have not changed my bass drums since I purchased the kit in 2003, Wow! I have gone through a few tom head changes and many snare heads but for some reason overlooked this key head on...
Home Studio Colors

Home Studio Colors

After much research and digging around the web for images of home recording studio colors, I think I am narrowing down my choice to a safe, neutral color pallet of muted blue and grey. I currently have paneled walls which will be removed (sorry granddad) and replaced...
Happy Drumming New Year 2015

Happy Drumming New Year 2015

Well off to another year. I am excited about what is to be and hope everyone has a wonderful year in 2015. After several delays due to the holidays and colds I am starting the drum room tear down Saturday in prep for a complete soundproofing so I can record anytime of...