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creating and performing drums loops | dvd

In this DVD, I walk you through the entire commercial gig process of track programming, equipment wiring and drum set stage performance. This 2 1/2 hour DVD features four songs, each of which utilizes a different programming method, equipment setup, and performance strategy. Highlights include:

• Using a click track during a live performance
• How to determine a loop or track’s feel and beat placement (ahead, middle or behind the beat)
• Tips to tastefully play with loops
• Creating (and performing with) backing tracks
• Manually triggering loops and samples from pads and software
• Acoustic Drum Triggering
• Follow each lesson with the included recording sessions and included software: Ableton Live and BFD2. (Mac and PC).

DVD Sample.  Also available as an instant download through Hudson Music here.

price $17.95

playing with drums loops | book

This book will teach you how to perform with (and ad life to) drum loops, instrument loops, samples and various backing tracks. Highlights include:

• (2) 80 min. audio cds with demonstration tracks and play-along loops. Styles include: Rock/Metal, Pop-Rock and Hip-Hop
• An included download code that allows you to get more free loops at donnygruendler.com
• Donny’s Fundamental thoughts for playing alongside programmed material
• How to determine a loop or track’s feel and beat placement (ahead, middle or behind the beat)
• Tips to sustain your groove (and momentum) while playing with loops
• Choosing the proper tones and tunings for each loop
• An appendix that discusses the art of programming, sampling and various setup configurations for live performance and studio use.

Book Sample


price $22.95

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price $39.95

Rhett Frazier, Inc | Escape From Dee-Troyt CD

Los Angeles Duo - Rhett Frazier and Donny Gruendler (Inc.).

Did you wonder what Al Green would sound like with techno beats and loops along with fuzzed-out guitars to back him up? Me neither. But now we have an answer anyway. With the recent release of Escape from Dee-troyt, Los Angeles outfit Rhett Frazier Inc. displays a rare mix of classic soul and funk alongside modern synths and the occasional loud guitar. Frazier’s main co-conspirator is drummer/producer is Inc - aka: Donny Gruendler. Like Frazier, he’s a multi-tasker, with the liner notes crediting him with drums, synths, production and mangled beats. The juxtaposition of Frazier’s retro voice and Gruendler’s futuristic production give the music its teeth.

Track Samples



price $11.99