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Neyrinck V-Control Pro App Review

by Travis Whitmore on 04/11/2012 · 2 comments

I normally don’t like to get too over the top geeky about new gear. That said, I’ll be the first to admit that new gear can be fun. No, gear isn’t going to revolutionize your recordings. However, when I find a new piece of gear or toy that can literally change the way I work in the studio in a positive direction, I get pretty excited.

That’s exactly what the V-Control Pro iPad app has done. After only a few test runs on some sessions, it’s already one of my favorite tools in my studio. If you’re not familiar with what the V-Control is and what it can do, let’s take a quick look:

Features

V-Control Pro was created by software developer Paul Neyrinck. The V-Control supports over 10 DAWs including Pro Tools and Reaper. The app simply allows you to operate your DAW session from anywhere your iPad has Wi-Fi reception. [click to continue…]

Todd Sucherman Drum Clinic Review

I recently had the opportunity to attend a local clinic with drummer Todd Sucherman. The clinic was hosted by Greenbrier Percussion and Pearl Drums and drew a room full of fellow drummers. If you don’t who Todd is, here’s a quick intro: Todd has been playing the drums since he was kid. Over the years, [...]

March 1, 2012 0 comments Read the full article →

5 Musician Tools for Online Collaboration

Collaborating and recording with musicians from anywhere in the world is now a reality. For some, it’s actually a necessity. As recording gear becomes more affordable, musicians are recording from home more than ever before. You don’t have to live in Music City, USA to meet other musicians and create great music. In fact, I [...]

January 11, 2012 0 comments Read the full article →

Gear Review: Pro-Mark’s “The Bulb” Drumsticks

Lately, I’ve been researching and testing new drumsticks. Personally, I feel like my grip and playing style has changed over the past couple years. Furthermore, I’m always looking for new sticks for different sounds on the kit, especially important for studio work. That being said, I’ve tried numerous stick brands and models lately and have [...]

October 19, 2011 0 comments Read the full article →

Buying Your Cymbals Online: A Recommendation

If you are ever in the market for a new instrument, chances are you’d like to play it first. Without a doubt, this is the smartest decision to take before forking over a ton of money on that brand toy. The same goes for recording gear. If you can, take a test drive first. However, [...]

August 26, 2011 0 comments Read the full article →

Carbon Leaf: Two Car Studio [Guest Post]

I love hearing about how other musicians are recording from home. Especially when professional, hard working, touring bands are making it happen. Today’s guest post comes from Terry Clark of the band Carbon Leaf. I had the opportunity to jam with these guys in Terry’s garage. After some renovation and a whole lot of love, [...]

June 7, 2011 1 comment Read the full article →

Drum Micing with Ross Hogarth [Video]

I think it would safe to say that recording drums can be quite complex. Depending on your specific situation, however, recording drums doesn’t necessarily HAVE to be. I’ve experimented with recording the entire drum kit from anywhere from 1 mic to over 12 mics. The cool thing about recording real drums is the wide array [...]

May 19, 2011 0 comments Read the full article →