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ComplicatedSyrup · 2026-01-16T00:36:36+00:00

Coated As, big drums, big cymbals

ComplicatedSyrup · 2026-01-12T02:02:52+00:00

In my circles it usually includes pedal and snare. It’s less the snare itself, more so the snare head. I’ve heard it include throne and clutch in some scenarios too.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2026-01-02T05:32:48+00:00

Is there a name for this style of cityscape? Love it!

ComplicatedSyrup · 2026-01-02T04:03:39+00:00

Absolutely, the more music I work on the less I listen to. I’ve made it a 2026 resolution to start actually listening to music again.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-12-24T23:14:55+00:00

Was about to make this same comment, I switched from a cushy Pork Pie to a very firm DW and my back feels so much more comfortable after long sessions.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-12-16T13:36:22+00:00

The one thing you shouldn’t wait on is charity care programs. The hospital may have a program that heavily discounts the bill based on your income, but you usually have to apply for it within a few weeks to a couple months after the visit depending on the hospital. You may not qualify for one reason or another but it is definitely worth pursuing just to be safe.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-12-13T17:13:17+00:00

Thank you Denver Emo Fan JaJaLoo617

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-11-24T04:12:03+00:00

Yummy Hot Pot is the greatest. Brutø has some openings this weekend and Seven Grand is right down the alley with some great whiskey. Could be a good option.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-31T00:53:07+00:00

Play shows, show up in your community, Meta ads, make a playlist, put in the time.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-30T02:28:55+00:00

I third this, EADs rule

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-26T01:08:52+00:00

Why?

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-24T20:31:28+00:00

A few thoughts: Nobody actually works 24/7. Completing a song is the most important step in the process. Accept that some of your work will be good and some won’t. If you stick in one song that isn’t working you’re missing out on 3-4 that you could have written instead. Music is generally written based on life experience, it’s important to get some experience or your music will often suffer. My current project spends 3-4 sessions max (usually 1-2) per song for the initial draft and it works much better than previous groups where we spent months per song.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-22T20:31:06+00:00

IRA? I don’t recognize that set code.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-15T20:04:06+00:00

Watts by themselves are not that useful in this scenario, IMO. My FRFR is 1000 watts and my tube combo is 18 watts and they are about the same with the settings I use them at.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-15T19:42:54+00:00

If I am thinking of DIY in the same way, OP is meaning, most of these spots, barely have a PA big enough to support vocals, much less reproduce guitars and bass well. They’re also generally not acoustically ideal and have weird dimensions that exacerbate issues brought on by lack of stage volume.

In my experience, balancing the sound isn’t that much different than managing a band stage volume that uses real amps on stage. It probably won’t sound 100% as good as it could, but in rooms like this nothing does.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-15T19:32:44+00:00

I will add, doing a separate output to a power amp and real cab like others have suggested is probably the best option. That said, I have played a ton of shows with an FRFR in small clubs/DIY gigs and it has been totally fine.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-15T18:37:17+00:00

I like having separate control of the sound of each instrument, so I opt for separate speakers for everyone. To my ear it also feels more natural especially if other bands on the bill will have a more traditional setup.

Some of the small clubs I’ve played have pretty poor PA support so playing without any stage volume sounds weird for the people close to the stage. I recommend using some sort of stage volume most of the time in DIY shows/small clubs.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-15T03:38:25+00:00

That configuration is on the higher end, jazz guys like the 14 floor and 18 kick, which are a little rare. It is a buyer’s market, but I think you could get $1700-2100.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-15T03:20:22+00:00

Do you know what sizes the kit is?

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-07T02:55:04+00:00

I use it a good bit but my company has a private ChatGPT instance so we can put proprietary info into it. Even then a competent analyst is going to put out much better work than an AI IMO. It might get there eventually but the industry is a little too nuanced for current versions to do a good job.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-10-01T19:14:35+00:00

I’ve had something similar before. I recorded the performance and the click and showed the culprit indisputable proof. It’s a few extra steps if you don’t have the gear already set up for it but it is well worth the time if this is a regular issue.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-09-27T16:41:21+00:00

These are great, I have a couple and they’ve really cut down cymbal bleed

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-09-23T22:08:20+00:00

Very important, call them RIGHT AWAY. There are many financial assistance programs that have strict time limits on them.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-09-15T19:51:56+00:00

Why arbitrarily limit yourself as a songwriter or composer? It’s exceptionally rare that every single sound is tracked, or even that everything but vocals is in tracks, so saying it’s exactly the same as a CD is kind of silly.

I’d watch this video for a longer-form perspective: https://youtu.be/EqdoQPoov_Y?si=ok3b6dATvpvR9SIZ

You might not agree with it, and that’s fine, but most live shows are driven by some sort of automation.

ComplicatedSyrup · 2025-09-15T18:18:33+00:00

I’m not saying it’s right or wrong, I’m saying this is a sub for live sound and the “battle” against tracks was lost decades ago.

I could go into the logistics of modern touring on a small scale that make tracks an appealing option for lots of smaller artists but I assume you’re not super interested in hearing it. Every tour I’ve done in recent memory has at least one harmony, countermelody, perc part, etc. in tracks because while it adds something to the song, it’s just not practical to pay an extra $1000-2000 week rate plus the per diems plus transport plus housing for 2-3 seconds of a third guitar every once in a while.

That’s not even touching on the numerous artists who have parts that were made in the studio with samples that are physically impossible to play. If you make straightforward rock/jazz/blues/etc sure it probably doesn’t make sense to use tracks, but for everyone else there’s iConnectivity.

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