Metal is a genre of delightfully confusing self-contradictions. How can such aggressive and abrasive music simultaneously feature some of the most delicate and virtuoso musicianship? How can someone who goes by Corpsegrinder act so lovably domestic while shopping at Target? My theory is that metal musicians and fans alike, are proud of the fact that …
The envelope filter is one of my most recent and exciting musical discoveries. I’m a multi-instrumental producer, and every day I layer guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion, and vocals while working on song arrangements. Gradually, my sonic palette started to feel stale, limited, and a little bland. Meanwhile, I had always been aware of the …
Bassists have thick skins. We have to. We know we are the most overlooked member of a typical band. Yet if the bass is removed, bands just sound- incomplete. Like the heart and body are missing. We bassists slave away in relative obscurity to serve the music. What’s more, the bass tone is just as …
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That’s right- we are officially at the point in history where “How to Record Bass Guitar on a Phone” is a coherent question. Yeah, it’s something most of us take for granted but you wouldn’t have to go very far back in time for this question to sound completely insane. This is a testament to …
