How to Set Up Your Drums for Recording
Tune your heads, silence loose hardware, and position your mics before hitting record — these steps fix the drum sounds no plugin can rescue.
David Sterling · Nov 9, 2026
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Home Recording Session Checklist: Set Up Right Before You Hit Record
Run through this pre-recording checklist—cables, interface, headphones, DAW settings—so buzzing gear and clipped vocals don't ruin a great take.
Ethan Miller · Nov 9, 2026
What to Send the Venue Before Your Show: Input List, Stage Plot, and Advance
Send the venue your input list, stage plot, and load-in time before the show so the sound engineer knows your setup before you walk in the door.
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Live Sound Troubleshooting: What to Check When Something Goes Wrong
Learn the power-down rule, local vs. global signal tracing, and step-by-step fixes to solve common live sound problems without damaging gear or killing the show.
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Making Your First Band Demo at Home
Record a band demo at home using an audio interface, a few mics, and a DAW — and learn exactly what venue bookers and producers need to hear from it.
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Recording Bass Guitar: DI, Mic'd Amp, and When to Blend
Learn when to use DI, a mic'd amp, or both for bass—so your low end stays clean, tight, and mix-ready from the first take.
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Stage Monitors and In-Ear Monitors: How to Actually Hear Yourself on Stage
Learn why you can't hear yourself on stage and how monitors and aux sends let each performer dial in a custom mix of the band.
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How to split roles when everyone wants to sing lead
A short scheme: who leads rehearsals, who handles sound and the schedule, and how to cover for anyone who drops out.
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Recording Your Band Together vs. Overdubbing: Which Approach Is Right?
Compare live tracking with overdubbing for feel, fixing mistakes, and the space and gear you need, so you can pick the approach that suits your band.
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How to Run a Soundcheck for Your Band
Learn how to prep an input list and stage plot, run an efficient line check, and set stage monitor levels so your band sounds clear from the first song.
Read articleWhat to Send the Venue Before Your Show: Input List, Stage Plot, and Advance
Send the venue your input list, stage plot, and load-in time before the show so the sound engineer knows your setup before you walk in the door.
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Show Day Checklist: Everything Your Band Needs Before You Hit the Stage
Use this week-by-week checklist to confirm load-in times, send your input list and stage plot, and pack gear so no dead battery or missing cable derails the night.
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