This educational and entertaining DVD is the first to combine the technical information of recording with actual studio playing/charting techniques used by top pro drummers it's all presented in a clear, concise, intelligent, and entertaining format. Schulman says, "The DVD simply and humorously shows you the complete spectrum of recording drums in the studio: preparation of the equipment, tuning, microphone technique, digital recording, my own quick system of charting songs, creating drum parts, performance, editing, effects, studio construction and some darn great video footage! Oh, and there are some cool performances by yours truly". Nearly every studio drummer in Los Angeles records his/her own drum tracks in bedrooms, garages and home studios. The days of having an expensive studio and engineer to record drums are virtually gone. The new trend is to be able to record drum tracks yourself. I believe that you need this information in today's changing music industry. This DVD shows you how to do it and reduces your fear of getting started by giving you simple, entertaining and inspiring information. You can start recording right away and have the best time creating top class drum tracks!" As a master drummer, professional engineer, producer and studio owner Mark is constantly staying on top of his game with a career of studio work, high-profile tours worldwide, and TV appearances with Cher, Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol, Foreigner, Richard Marx, and even filling in for Matt Sorum with Velvet Revolver. He is currently working with Pink.
N**O
Mark is great; this DVD is only fair
First let me start with a request to Mark to make more instructinal DVDs! This guy has it all, the talent, the personality, the means to produce a quality product, etc. The problem with this DVD is it tries to cover so much material that there is no real depth to any of them. He spends more time on some topics than others, and not surprisingly, these are the strengths of the DVD. If you're a rank beginner at recording drums, you'll learn some valuable tips on how to set up mics. If you've never tried to chart a song, you'll see his way in action. But all the other topics are given such a superficial coverage that it's just .....fluff. Signal paths, drum tunings, playing techniques, track editing....each get some attention but not much. To be fair, the title of the DVD is accurate. You get to see just a tiny bit of so many of the elements that happen during a recording session. If you're primarily a curious spectator, this DVD will deliver. If instead, you're hoping to learn some important new methods, you'll probably be (at least partially) disappointed. Just be aware of what this particular DVD is, and what it isn't. Having said THAT, I bet Mark could produce SEVERAL in-depth instructional DVDs on several topics, including his views on audio-production and engineering quality drum tracks, playing techniques etc. Though I was a bit disappointed in this particular DVD, if Mark ever releases another more detailed product, I'll buy it. He's that good.
B**R
Mark Schulman is awesome, but the DVD... not so much!
This DVD tries to touch on many areas of drumming, and while it does cover many aspects of the recording process, it does not get into enough detail in any one area for this to be a great DVD. If you're inexperienced with tuning drums, there is a good section in here, but I would recommend Bob Gatzen's DVD, which is entirely focused on tuning drums. The best part about this DVD is seeing how Mark charts out a tune. Sure, there are a million different ways to do this, but mark's version is very concise, easy to follow, and takes very little time. If you have and extra 20 dollars, I'd still buy this DVD. THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WILL LEARN! Just don't expect to be able to make professional drum tracks in your studio after watching this DVD
K**S
Not for Beginner Engineers
I highly recommend that you get some knowledge about recording, because Mark does not stop at all to tell you what each thing he talks about is. He already assumes that you know it. But, past the engineering stuff, Mark really gives some solid advice on micing your drum set and the different options. And he does it in a funny matter, too! I recommend his advice to many. He gives some pretty good tips on preparing for gigs and more. This is not something that should be in a drummer's essential list but I do recommend that you check it out!
G**L
Good first time guide.
A good dvd, not very in depth , but fun to watch and good if you are new to recording Good drummer!.
D**G
Tolle DVD um die Recording-Basics zu erlernen
Diese DVD ist ein toller Guide, um die Basics der Schlagzeugaufnahme zu erlernen. Sie ist informativ und unterhaltsam gestaltet und für einen Preis von 10 Euro kann man hier absolut nichts falsch machen.Ich persönlich hätte mir gewünscht das mehr auf den Themenbereich des EG-Ing eingegangen wird. Dieser kommt leider ziemlich kurz.Mark erklärt in dieser DVD u.a. grundlegende Begriffe des Recordings, spricht über Positionierung der Mikrofone, Tuning...Für den Einsteiger sicherlich sehr zu empfehlen. Wer sich schon länger mit dem Thema auseinander gesetzt hat wird hier allerdings wahrscheinlich nicht viel Neues erfahren.Was allerdings sehr informativ ist, ist das kostenlose 36-seitige Booklet, welches man sich auf seiner Homepage downloaden kann.Insgesamt vergebe ich drei Sterne, was aber sicherlich auch daran liegt, dass ich mich schon viel mit dem Thema befasst hatte und mir die DVD nicht viel Neues gezeigt hat.
D**E
Pretty good overview
Good DVD, I enjoyed it. A little 'campy' in places, and could have gotten to the point a little quicker. Provided an excellent look into 'A studio day in the life' at least for Mark Schulman. Certainly lets you know how good your chops have to be to make a fair living working for yourself in the studio.
G**S
Four Stars
The details were good, liked the charting, liked the overall tour...
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