Goodness comes to those who vibrate
Internal concentric circles / rings carved in. “The sound does not fade as it [is expected]; it gathers somehow beneath the dome.” — “We tune them not for the ear but for the air.” Tuned to 112 Hertz. Electrical cables connecting bells to domes. [[So the bells were the oscillators and the domes the emanators? … Read more
A tribute. A demo. A solo. I’m not sure, but the recording and tone are incredible. Then I noticed it’s similar to my favorite Ludwig kit dating from the late 1970s. Also it gives credence to a loose almost flabby kick! Bonus for icebells / crotales tree, resonant tone and style! See also
Hand-made Turkish glory I love this series. You bring to us places few of us know about and help to tell their stories. I’ve tried to purchase something from many of the places you share with us. Keep it up. Chuck Levine’s Washington Music store used to do “cymbal clinics” and “drum clinics” 40-50 years … Read more
How to Get a Drum in Tune with Itself Long-time drum tech of DRUMEO channel. Smooth note. Loud projection. Bearing Edge Lubricant Drum bearing edges should not typically be lubricated in the traditional sense (e.g., oil or grease), as this can dampen the sound, attract dust and grime, and interfere with head seating and tuning … Read more
Paul Reed Smith’s Vintage STRAT Shootout Goes OFF THE RAILS Paul Reed Smith’s Vintage Strat Shootout Goes OFF THE RAILS Expert Analysis: Tone Factors Explored Here’s a refined breakdown of how pickups, magnetics, winding techniques, and guitar bodies influence the tone—paired with insights from the shootout video and broader research: 1. Pickup Construction: Coils & … Read more
Still Sounds Great – Don’t Mess With It I know a lot of musicians are like that. “If it ain’t broke, don’t touch it at all or I will kill you”. Gear is so often inconsistent, that we gravitate towards anything that doesn’t effing change or shift on us. it’s true. and drums shift literally … Read more
An examination of how power supply design affects audio circuitry and ultimately sound quality Great. I’ll conduct an in-depth investigation into how power supply design affects audio circuitry and ultimately sound quality, considering both objective performance and subjective perception. This will include foundational and recent research, and apply to all categories of audio equipment, from … Read more
Healing with Cymatics Sound Medicine – a deep dive Life vibrates. An exploration of cymatics and vibrational healing through three distinct lenses — ancient history and mysticism (e.g., Saqqara and the Voice of God), modern fringe research (e.g., military projects, Emoto, Eileen McKusick), and biophysical mechanisms (e.g., protein formation, vibrational synthesis of life). Each will … Read more
