Recent content by PorkPieGuy

IMO, if your computer and your interface is still working really well, I'd research the heck out of outboard preamps. I know a lot can be done within a program, but I swear there's something about nice outboard pre's that make a really nice difference in recording. I don't know a lot about...

If it were me, I'd just take a green scotch brite pad and knock all the high points and flakes off, soak the hardware in evaporust overnight, clean it all up and get new heads and leave it as-is.

Go to your local pawn shop and find the cheapest, off-brand snare wires you can find. Those always sound the best to my ears.

Beat me to it. I bet with new heads they would sound really good!

I've gotten many more gigs by being able to quietly than I ever did playing loudly, with tons of chops, etc.

Find what specific songs he wants to learn for church, and then use those songs to explain what you need to.

I can't really hear the playback, but that's the only critique I have for you. I LOVE how your drums sound so freakin' bombastic! They are a lot of fun to listen to, and you are a great player, so keep it up. I also like how you are playing heavier music and yet you're staying in control and...

Your comment reminded that while I'm sticking to the "I've never really bonded with a Gretsch snare" sentiment, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't kick that Gretsch Renown Limited Mahogany out of the bed for eating crackers. Heck, I'd love to try out one of those kits for a few months. I love Renowns.

For big stages, I use IEMs. For small gigs, I use no IEMs, and a lot of the times, I don't even have a wedge. I also use my Vic Firth AJ5 sticks. Here's a clip of a small gig I played last weekend. I will have to state that smaller drums and cymbals don't necessarily mean a quieter kit. My...

I've never bonded with any Gretsch snare I've played. So many better choices out there to my ears.

I tune my reso higher than the batter. I also use clear, single-ply heads on the reso and single-ply coated or double-ply coated or clears on the batters.

This group doesn’t gig a whole lot, and when we do, it’s pretty local and laid back. I really enjoy it. Thanks for the kind words!

Only when I don’t think about it. 🤣 I need to get in the habit of it.

Sort of a long video, but there’s some pretty good pickin’ about halfway through. Thanks for letting me share my videos!

Uploading videos this morning. I’m posting them as soon as I get them done.