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Creating Drum Loops for Sessions.
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Chad Melchert replied to Chad Melchert's discussion Creating Drum Loops for Sessions."Thanks so much Dave, I really appreciate the input. I do agree on the static drum loop idea, it can really take over and do quite the opposite and lock the song into a feel that isn't appropriate. The new Roland SPD 30 is very cool, it allows…"
Dave Bechtel replied to Chad Melchert's discussion Creating Drum Loops for Sessions."Hey Chad,
A lot of guys use Stylus. MPCs are still used quite a bit. Reason can be cool.
There are a few guys that I work with that have made a modest investment in a small PT-LE rig and will cook up some cool loops and perc beds while the rest of…"
Chad Melchert posted a discussionCreating Drum Loops for Sessions.
Hi Everyone. Here is my question.I am doing alot of sessions and sometimes the producer will have loops prepared and I find it helps steer the song in a direction very quickly. I don't mean a hip hop groove on every cut but sometimes merely a shaker and conga. I am wanting to contribute these loops on the spot when I feel I have a good idea or the track needs to steer in a direction. What do you drummers use to create a loop quickly while in session? SPD30? software based? Any ideas would be…See More
Woodshed Percussion left a comment for Chad Melchert"Thanks for posting the pics with the Adam Gregory head art....love that blue pic!
Thanks again for giving Woodshed a shot!
- Dominic Tancredi"
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- Forward Motion Percussion.
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- I am relatively new to Nashville and am enjoying the amazing and diverse musical community. I am originally from Canada and have make the move to Nashville to play with "Big Machine Records" artist Adam Gregory. I have been fortunate enough to have a very successful live and studio career in Canada for 17 years. I am endorsed with Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Powerwrist Builders, Woodshed Percussion, Rhythm Tech Percussion, and Audio Technica Microphones. I look forward to meeting all members in due time either at a session or at a show.
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- At 4:27pm on November 30, 2010, Bret Teegarden gave Chad Melchert a gift…
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- Thanks for posting the pics with the Adam Gregory head art....love that blue pic!
Thanks again for giving Woodshed a shot!
- Dominic Tancredi
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