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Workshop studio sound with Jochem Jacobs

During the workshop 'studio sound' producer and guitarist Jochem Jacobs of textures tells all about making a good drum sound, recording guitars, which microphones to use, placing microphones, compression and so on. And not based on dry facts... Martijn Peters of Stream of Passion will be present during this live drumming event. Thursday, February 23rd at Popcentrum Jacobiberg in Arnhem. Participation is free. Sign up at: workshops@geselxl.nl stating Workshop textures.

Entry by Martijn / 20-2-2012

Mapex Left Footed Falcon Pedal

I have had the privilege of being the first drummer - not only in Europe but worldwide - to try out the Mapex Left Footed Falcon Double Bass Drum Pedal. The 'Lefty' Model was officially released during NAMM 2012 (Anaheim, California), but I was fortunate to receive it prior to that. The Mapex Falcon pedal was delivered in a very fancy case. Supplied are velcro/steel strips which can be screwed to the bottom of the pedal, chain option or alternative nylon strap drives and two alternative accelerator cams. The 'Glide' cam offers an "equal amount of inertia from the beginning to the end of the stroke", while the 'Pursuit' cam is recommended for increased power. The reversible beater head comes with interchangeable 10 gram and 20 gram inserts. As extra mine came with the Mapex Falcon direct Drive accessory Pack included. Although I haven't figured out what my favorite setup is/will be, these are BY FAR the best, the smoothest and fastest pedals I have ever played. I like this pedal. A lot! :) For drum geeks ... there's a nice and detailed review of all the features on drummagazine.com or visit www.falconpedal.com.

Entry by Martijn / 20-1-2012

Stream of Passion @ Tivoli de Helling

Check out the entire concert of Stream of Passion @ Tivoli de Helling 28-12-2011. I'll give you Street Spirit (Radiohead cover) ft Charlotte Wessels (Delain) and Computer Eyes ft Marjan Welman (Autumn). The rest is there too, in the uploader's channel. Stream of Passion ft Charlotte Wessels (Delain): Street Spirit (Radiohead cover) Stream of Passion ft Marjan Welman (Autumn): Computer Eyes (Ayreon)

Entry by Martijn / 4-1-2012