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Designing Transients with Your Noise Gate: The Overlooked Secret to Shaping Drum Tone
When most drummers and producers think of a noise gate, they imagine a simple cleanup tool — something to chop out tom bleed or kill hum...

Mark Midwinter
Jul 24 min read
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The Power of Space: Why Playing Less Can Be More Behind the Kit
Discover why playing less behind the drum kit can make your grooves feel deeper and more musical. Learn how space and restraint elevate your drumming and make you stand out.

Mark Midwinter
Jun 283 min read
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Gig Ready in a Week: What It Takes to Step Into a Tribute Band Without Rehearsal
When I got the call to sub for a tribute band with no rehearsal, I had just one week to get gig ready. Here’s exactly how I prepped—mentally, musically, and technically.

Mark Midwinter
Jun 183 min read
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Exploring the Role of Clippers in Drum Production: Make Drums Louder and Warmer
Clippers can make drums louder and warmer than just using compression or limiters.

Mark Midwinter
Mar 104 min read
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Which Drums Are Right for You? Comparing the Benefits of Acoustic and Electric Drums
When it comes to drumming, there are two primary options to consider: acoustic drum sets and electric drum sets. Both have their own...

Mark Midwinter
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Mastering the Art of Distortion: Exploring Types and Techniques for Enhancing Your Drum Sound
It's been a big talking point for guitarists since the birth of the electric guitar. Most guitarists will have their favourite pedal be...

Mark Midwinter
Oct 25, 20234 min read
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6 Essential Tips for Recording Pro-Quality Drums in Your Home Studio
Achieving professional drum recordings from the comfort of your home studio is a goal that many musicians aspire to. With the advancement...

Mark Midwinter
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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3 Ways to use Gates on Drums
Gates are a great tool to have and can help move your audio productions up to another level. As most things in the production world -...

Mark Midwinter
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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Transient Designers and why you need them
Transient designers work on the ADSR envelope which contains four stages

Mark Midwinter
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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