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Using RT-30 Triggers with the SPD-SX
How to set up the Roland RT-30 triggers with the Roland SPD-SX. There’s also a demo video to show some possible sounds with this setup!
Control The Roland SPD-SX From forScore
Here we dive in to Part 2 of setting up the Roland SPD-SX and the forScore app on iPad. This one goes deeper than Part 1 and we send program changes to the SPD-SX when opening a chart in forScore, so let's go!
How to control forScore with the Roland SPD-SX
In this blog we look at exactly how to set up your Roland SPD-SX to send commands to forScore. This allows you to trigger page turns and even start and stop the metronome in forScore all from your SPD-SX!
Autumn Playlist Out Now!
Check out the latest playlist featuring friends of Online Drum Studio!
New A Zildjian Cymbals!
A Zildjian cymbals are some of the most popular and most recorded cymbals in the world. It wasn’t difficult deciding to add some of these to the studio! Read on to find out some of the reasons that persuaded me…
The Importance of Quality Mic Stands
Mic Stands. Essential for any studio or home recording setup but not the most glamorous piece of gear. Here’s what I’ve learned about the importance of quality mic stands, and why you should care too!
Friends of Online Drum Studio Summer 2021 Playlist ☀️☀️☀️
Check out our latest playlist featuring friends of Online Drum Studio! This playlist is 1 hour of fantastic music available on both Apple Music and Spotify. What are you waiting for?! Go download it or start listening now!
Snare Spotlight - TAMA S.L.P Classic Dry Aluminium
We’ve got a new snare drum in the studio! It’s an aluminium snare which is the most recorded kind of drum in history 😲
sE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Microphones
We just got some new ribbon mics in the studio! sE Electronics sent over 2 of their VR1 ribbons and here’s how we got on with them!
Recording Drums in Logic Pro
At Online Drum Studio I’m recording my drums for clients each and every week. Here's how I set up in Logic Pro to record my drums!
Connecting 2 Audio Interfaces
In this article I show you everything you need to know to connect 2 audio interfaces together. I connected a Focusrite Clarett 8Pre to a Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 via ADAT for 16 mic inputs. This technique can be applied to any interface.
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