Macdrum Blog
Andy Macpherson is a renowned music producer and sound engineer. He has worked with some of the
biggest names in the industry and his credits include pop, rock, country and electro artists.
Macdrum is Andy’s professional online drum resource.
Fri 10th Feb 2023
Capturing Eras with Drum Samples
Since the early stages of the creation of electronic music, drum samples have improved significantly. Today, producers have access to…
Thu 9th Feb 2023
Neumann U 87 Ai Review
Before we begin our article, it’s important to note that we recently had a coffee and discussed high-end condenser microphones…
Wed 8th Feb 2023
A Guide to Recording Vocals at Home
Any song needs vocals, and getting them recorded properly can make or break your recordings. Recording from your home studio…
Tue 7th Feb 2023
Quantizing Drums in Pro Tools with Elastic Audio
Aligning recorded audio to a grid, or quantizing, results in audio that feels more in time. Use Pro Tools’ Elastic…
Tue 7th Feb 2023
Tips for using with drum samples in your music
The use of drum samples is wide spread in contemporary music production. They give you producers and engineers a method…
Mon 6th Feb 2023
Exploring the World of Percussion Samples and Loops
For centuries, percussion has been a crucial part of music, and its impact can be heard in every form. The…
Fri 3rd Feb 2023
Mixing Drums - A Guide for Drummers and Engineers
Mixing drums can make or break the overall sound of a mix. As a drummer and or artist/songwriter, it’s important…
Thu 2nd Feb 2023
Using Macdrum.com Drum Samples to Create Dynamic Drum Breaks
Macdrum.com offers high quality, professional-level drum sample kits that are some of the best available on the market. By using…
Wed 1st Feb 2023
Creating the Perfect Pop Drum Pattern
A Guide to Using Drum Samples in Pop Music Pop music, by it's very definition is the most popular and…
Wed 1st Feb 2023
House Drums: The Power Behind Your Beats
Four to the floor House music has been a mainstay of dance floors for a good many years, and the…
Tue 31st Jan 2023
Parallel Compression - The Secret to Powerful Mixes
Parallel compression is a mixing technique that involves blending the dry (unprocessed) sound of an audio track with an identical…
Tue 31st Jan 2023
Google AI Music Generator: The Future of Music Production Stalled by Copyright Issues
The worlds of music production and composition have been eagerly awaiting Google’s AI music generator. An Ai bot that can…
Tue 31st Jan 2023
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Drum Samples
If you’re looking to enhance your drum sounds, finding the best drum samples is a must. Drum samples can help…
Mon 30th Jan 2023
Music Theory for Music Producers: Is it useful?
It’s an often asked question. Is an understanding of music theory neccessary in modern music production? There’s been plenty of…
Mon 30th Jan 2023
Recording Techniques for Music Producers
Music production is a crucial aspect of creating a finished, polished recording. Effective recording methods can improve the overall sound…
Mon 30th Jan 2023
How to create a home studio for audio and video
Having a well-planned home studio setup is essential if you’re a musician, producer, or content creator who wants to generate…
Fri 27th Jan 2023
How to create synthwave tracks
Electronic music’s synthwave subgenre first appeared in the early 2000s. It has a retro-futuristic look that is influenced by 1980s…
Fri 27th Jan 2023
Why choose Macdrum drum samples?
Drum samples are an essential component of contemporary music production, serving as the foundation for a wide range of musical…
Fri 27th Jan 2023
How to use drum samples across genres
In recent decades, the use of drum samples in music production has increased in popularity. Many producers now use pre-recorded…
Thu 26th Jan 2023
How to use drum samples in a live performance
Using drum samples during live performances can enhance your sound and enhance your drumming. Drum samples can help strengthen the…
Thu 26th Jan 2023
5 Creative ways of using drum samples
Drum samples are a powerful tool for music production, allowing you to add unique sounds and textures to your tracks.…
Thu 26th Jan 2023
Drum Samples - A brief history
Drum samples have come a long way since their early beginnings in the 1930s. The history of drum samples is…
Wed 25th Jan 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of music
The way we create and consume music is being significantly altered by artificial intelligence (AI). AI is being employed in…
Wed 25th Jan 2023
How to use drum samples in TV and film composition
Composing music for TV and film using drum and percussion samples can add a unique and dynamic touch to the…
Wed 25th Jan 2023
How to mix audio - a process
Mixing is an essential step in the music production process. It is the process of blending multiple audio tracks together…
Tue 24th Jan 2023
AMS Neve 88M Dual Mic Preamp & USB Audio Interface
Home studio productions with Neve If you’re a home studio producer, then you know that having a great mic preamp…
Tue 24th Jan 2023
Free drum samples - Are they really free?
Using free drum samples can be tempting, especially when you’re just starting out and don’t have the budget to invest…
Tue 24th Jan 2023
How to mix great low end
Mixing bass guitar and bass drum in a mix can be a tricky task, but with the right techniques and…
Mon 23rd Jan 2023
What is a midi loop - How to use midi
MIDI loops and drum samples are a powerful combination for music production. MIDI loops, also known as MIDI files, are…
Mon 23rd Jan 2023
9 Best DAWs for music production
Music production requires a reliable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to mix, edit and arrange tracks. It's possible to create music…
Mon 23rd Jan 2023
How to EQ Audio - A seven step guide
If you’re a beginner to home studio production and mixing, it can often seem like navigating the murky waters of…
Fri 20th Jan 2023
How to use reverb with drum samples
One of the most important tools in the toolkit of an audio engineer is reverb. Depending on the desired effect,…
Fri 20th Jan 2023
How to use reverb
Reverb is an often essential building block of any mix, providing depth and dimension to a recording. Reverb units are…
Thu 19th Jan 2023
11 Best Professional Audio Compression Units
With great advancements in DAW software technology over the last fifteen to twenty years, there’s lots of great ‘in the…
Thu 19th Jan 2023
How to add drum fills to your songs
Adding fills Adding drum fills to your song or music production can be a great way to add energy and…
Thu 19th Jan 2023
Best Drum Loops for your DAW
Use drum samples in your DAW Drum samples and drum loops are excellent tools for adding vigour and rhythm to…
Wed 18th Jan 2023
Drums the backbone of most music genres
Drums are the backbone of most music genres, from hip-hop to rock and jazz. Drum samples provide an extraordinary way…
Wed 18th Jan 2023
Drum sample trends that you should pay attention to
Professional sound engineers know well, that keeping up with the latest trends is important. When it comes to drums, there…
Wed 18th Jan 2023
9 Best Electronic drum kits
Electric drum kits, also known as electronic drum kits or electronic drum sets, have become increasingly popular in recent years.…
Wed 18th Jan 2023
Shure SM57 Review, the classic studio mic | Shure sm57
Looking for a versatile and affordable microphone for your home studio? Check out my Shure SM57 review. This classic mic…
Tue 17th Jan 2023
What is Audio Compression?
Compression is a common audio production technique used to balance the dynamic range of sounds and make them more uniform.…
Mon 16th Jan 2023
7 Best Waves Plugins for Sound Engineering
Plugins from Waves Audio At Macdrum we have been looking at ways to help beginner and intermediate sound engineers &…
Wed 11th Jan 2023
Best drum samples for your DAW
Introduction If you're a music producer or a beatmaker, you know that finding the perfect drum samples can be a…
Mon 9th Jan 2023
How to Program Drum Machines
The Programming Process Drum machine programming is the process of creating and arranging drum patterns and rhythms using a drum…
Mon 9th Jan 2023
How to record drums
Recording drums is an essential skill for any music producer or recording engineer. Whether you are recording drums in a…
Fri 6th Jan 2023
11 best hip hop drum kits
Hip hop drums have been an essential element of the genre since its birth and are a crucial part of…
Thu 5th Jan 2023
What Is An Arpeggio?
How do they relate to todays music? An arpeggio is a musical technique where notes in a chord are played…
Wed 4th Jan 2023
Are drum samples copyrighted?
How does copyright work? This is an important question for any aspiring producer or musician to consider. Drum samples are…
Wed 4th Jan 2023
Drum Samples - Finding the Right Ones
As a sound engineer, one of the most important elements in creating a professional sounding song is the drum sample.…
Wed 4th Jan 2023
Kick Drum Samples, Royalty Free Kicks
As a professional sound engineer, you know that finding the perfect kick sample can make or break a track. With…