Month: March 2012

Allindstrom.com Presents Beats By The Pound with Bangladesh

While out in ATL, the Allindstrom.com team chopped it up with super producer Bangladesh. In our interview we talk about his entrance into the game, his relationship with YMCMB, and the response he got after he spoke out on not receiving money that was owed to him from the label. He also tells us the…


Music Theory & Percussion : How to Read Drum Music Notes

In order to read drum music notes, a person doesn’t need to know how to read musical notation, but they do need an understanding of rhythm. Find out how notes are written for different parts of drums, such as the bass drum or high hat, with help from an experienced drummer in this free video…


Eddie Kramer – Making Music History (2 videos below)

Legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer on the making of the Eddie Kramer artist signature Collection, created in collaboration with Waves Audio. He also talks about making music history: Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Enjoy!


Intro to Reverb and Delay (2 videos below)

An introductory tutorial about reverb and delay. The plug-ins used in this video are Waves R-Verb, SuperTap Delay, and H-Delay. Very useful, tune in!


Fatloud Dope Keyz Volume 1 Review

SoundsandGear check out Dope Keyz pianolibrary from fatloud. They demonstrate how to chop samples and making a beat in Maschine.


Yamaha DTX500K Demo with Tom Griffin

Yamaha DTX drum specialist Tom Griffin demonstrates the Yamaha DTX500K electronic drum kit at Kraft Music. Interesting product.


Building a Connected Brand with Social Media: A Conversation with Jermaine Dupri (2 videos below)

Music Mogul Jermaine Dupri talks with iCrossing Chief Strategy Officer Adam Lavelle about the successful growth of Global 14, the social community Jermaine launched in 2011. Jermaine discusses how he has built a loyal network of engaged fans who share his personal passions ranging from fashion to hip-hop. Global 14 provides a lesson in using…


Pensado’s Place: #20 – Katy Perry, Frank Ocean, and Engineer Andrew Wuepper

In this week’s episode of Pensado’s Place, Dave and Herb host one of Dave’s past assistants, engineer Andrew Wuepper! Andrew has worked with such artists as Katy Perry, Usher, and mixed Frank Ocean’s latest hit “Novacane”. Dave and Andrew discuss engineering and mixing techniques that Andrew has used on his latest work, and take live…


Warner Music Group Has $318 Million In Artist Advances On Their Books

Allinstrom.com-According to DMN, Warner spent a steep amount of money on their artists. The major label has $318 Million sitting on it’s books, labeled under artist advances. In this day and age, is it even possible to recoup that much money? My guess is yes, or they wouldn’t put all of it out there. Check out…


Producers Pop & Oak Explain Who Nicki Minaj is Behind the Scenes

Pop and Oak give the back story on Nicki Minaj’s “Your Love” and dish on how she is outside of the limelight. Enjoy!