The Drummer's Studio Survival Guide (The Studio Series) (Paperback)

~ Mark Parsons (Author) "Which aspects of the process really matter when you're recording your drums, and which can be safely ignored?..." (more)
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Product Description

The Drummer's Studio Survival Guide is an updated and expanded version of author Mark Parson's informative 13-part "In the Studio" series from Modern Drummer magazine. Topics include preparing one's drums for recording, drum miking, the use of outboard equipment, interacting with producers and engineers, and other information vital to any drummer entering the studio - whether for the first time or as a veteran.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Modern Drummer Publications (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793572223
• ISBN-13: 978-0793572229
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,274,584 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for any drummer entering the studio., March 15, 1999

By A Customer

I recently purchased Mark Parsons "Drummer's Studio Survival Guide" and I was impressed. I am a drummer and have recorded in various recording studios on multiple occasions. I will certainly be more capable of getting a better sound out of my drums after reading this book.

I have encountered, just as Mr. Parson has, the horror of leaving my drums' sound in the hands of someone who is not a drummer. Thanks to his discussions on everything from room acoustics to microphone selection to processors (such as compressors, noise gates, equalizers, etc.) I can better explain what I am looking for in my drum sound to the engineer.

At the end of most of the chapters is an "Ask A Pro" section were Mr. Parsons asks well-known drummers, including Kenny Aronoff and Rod Morgenstein, and professional studio engineers what their personal preferences are on drum head selection, microphone selection, what equipment they like and don't like to use to process drum tracks.

In conclusion, this is a wonderfully informative book. I would recommend it to any drummer that has recorded or will be recording in a studio. It gives us a leg-up on communicating with engineers and helping our drums to sound great on and off the recording.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're a drummer, it's a must have for recording!, August 20, 1999

By A Customer

This is by far the best book I have ever read on recording drums. Never REALLY looked at in other books. I'm a drummer of 14 years and still learned new things not only about my drums, but recording them too. The information from the great drum artists at the end of each chapter was interesting and informative. A must buy!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for drummers and engineers, December 28, 2001

By	Nick (Canada) - See all my reviews

This book is as good as it gets. If your going to record drums you MUST have this book. It covers everything. Room acoustics, microphone placement, drum prep, EQing and efects, the vibe of the studio and musicians, how to deal with problems of all kinds. I can't say enough about this great book. Buy it.