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I'm using Drumagog to replace my drummer's toms and they are just ringing too much. Obviously I should put a compressor on the track, but should I put it before the Drumagog plugin or after? Also, what do you guys reccomend for settings on the comp? I was thinking a fast attack and a slow...

Cool, thanks for replying guys. Yeah, I figured you needed to at least have some sort of major label support, or be reccomended. A friend's band was produced by one of the guys in The Black Keys, and I always wonder how stuff like that comes together. Thanks

Hi there, our band is in a similar situation. The drummer is one of my closest friends, but he just doesn't cut it as a drummer (skill-wise and dedication-wise). He is late to practice, doesn't help set up and tear down at gigs, etc. etc. He is gone -- we are working on finding a new drummer...

So... how does one go and find a good producer these days? How do I get Rick Rubin to come and do my band's CD? Or any well-known producer for that matter with several hits under their belt.

Hi guys...looking to buy a MIDI controller keyboard along the likes of the M-Audio KeyRig 49-key keyboard. Anyone? Interested in using this live and in the studio. Thanks!

His lyrics cross into what I call "cheesyland" every once in a while. i guess we'll see how cheesy mine are when i finish this. BTW: Its a 6/8 song... and the only chorus i have right now so far is I hear voices inside my head (can be literally interpreted) Echoing everything that you said...

I'm trying to write a radio-friendly tune. I have this guitar riff thought up and its killer -- but how do I write a catchy vocal hook for the chorus? Thats what I need right now -- a catchy vocal hook. Thanks guys...looking to get some good tips.

Yeah, I've known about 1% for a while -- what sucks is that they don't offer internships OR do they even respond to general inquiry e-mails. I can't even go in there to talk to a guy about how to promote. Is this some sort of secret business? BTW: got your voicemail..will call back ASAP tonight

Good insight... I'm looking to get an internship at a few places around here that might get my foot in the door, actually.... Thanks!

FOr 80s songs, just put some synths in the background and then TONS of reverb on the snare :D

sure, i understand. but they could at least tell me they aren't interested. it isn't that hard to type that, or to even call and say it. but then again, bands could typically sell themselves. i mean honestly, around here, if underoath came through, it would sell out pretty fast. and sure...

How do you use Melodyne to do this? Sounds cool, might justify me buying it :D

Thats actually a pretty good call. I think I'm convinced. Thanks...

Being a local/regional promoter, do I need to have a ticket printing service? Or should I rely solely on the venue to handle that for me? I understand some venues will print the tickets for you I guess I'm trying to decide if I need this service or not (called eTix and they are cheap and...

Well, if you guys are being entirely serious, I might actually give that a shot...

Well, I can say I've done a few local shows. Only a handful have been really, really successful. Money talks though... so I don't understand why these agents don't speak the language of "money". I have it. I pay them. They give me act. I put on show. People show up. YAY! Money and fun...

Yep... I'm trying to find a good way to talk to these agents without making myself sound like a complete newbie, but not coming off as being an arrogant asshole either. Any tips? lol. And, yes, you are right...it is very tight-knit. One of the guys I work with is best buds with Rob Nansel...

You guys may have read my few posts about booking bigger acts. Now, recently i've been getting the whole thing figured out, but i keep running into a problem: 1) i contact an agent and they don't respond 2) they ask me "if i have ever promoted before" Recently, TAPROOT was in the Midwest and...

How do you think we should go about getting them? There are two big players here in our area for rock music, and one is a college radio station. I e-mailed both of them asking if we could come on and do a short interview and maybe play a song live in studio. This would be promoting a show we...

Thanks guys ... I might talk to the rest of the guys and see if they understand what you guys mean. He does kind of thrash around when he plays... meh. We might have go through and retrack this guy.