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Episode 12: Behind The Company - Low Boy Custom Beaters

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Ben sits down with Jeremy Brieske of Lowboy Custom Beaters for another episode of Behind The Company. Not only did Lowboy change the way people think about bass drum beaters, but Jeremy also continues to invent new gadgets to better improve the drum set with no sign of stopping. I hope you enjoy the story of Lowboy as told by Jeremy. Cheers! This episode is brought to you by Seabright Stick Company. Check them out at https://seabrightstickcompany.com/

Episode 11: Behind The Company - Tackle Instrument Supply Co.

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today’s show is my interview with Scott Mcpherson of Tackle Instrument Supply Company. One of my goals with this podcast is sharing the story behind some of my favorite drum and drum accessory companies. On top of being a business owner, Scott has an incredibly impressive resume including Elliot Smith, Sense Field, Bright Eyes, M. Ward and many more…Beck. For a more in-depth and perhaps, heavier interview with Scott, check out his episode on one of my favorite podcasts… The Trap Set with Joe Wong. In the meantime, enjoy my conversation with Scott McPherson.

Episode 10: Behind the Company - NickyMoon Custom Cymbals

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today’s show is Ben's interview with Nick Margarite…founder/owner/and cymbal smith for NickyMoon Custom Cymbals. We talk about the history of him as a drummer, why he started the company, and the story of how he traveled the world to learn the art of cymbal making.

Episode 9: How to Automate Your Pads/Triggers to Change Throughout A Song w/ Ableton Live

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Andrew Marshall of Billie Eilish sits down with Ben and discusses how to use automation in Ableton Live to change the sounds on each of your pads and/or triggers throughout any given song. This means less time thinking about choreography and more time playing drums. Also, check out the corresponding YouTube Tutorial entitled "Setting Up Ableton Live's Chain Selector Automation To Switch Drum Pads/Triggers Throughout A Song" where we take you on a step-by-step process of how to set up your session in the exact way we discuss.

Episode 8: Drum Shop Showcase - Jim Pettit of Memphis Drum Shop

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today’s Drum Shop Showcase is the Memphis Drum Shop. While on a recent tour, Ben had the chance to sit down for a quick conversation with Jim Pettit, who co-owns the shop with his wife Nancy. Through talking with Jim, we learn that, while Memphis Drum Shop is certainly still going strong, the priority has slowly shifted towards mycymbal.com which you’ll hear Jim describe shortly. We also discuss how their third venture, Memphis Gong Chamber, gives back in the name of health. Enjoy my short little conversation with Jim Pettit of Memphis Drum Shop.