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Nashville Number system

Jan 8th, 2010 | By snap | Category: Lessons Learned

I was watching a video of some studio time with a bunch of Nashville Session Musicians. (I capitalized that, because these guys/gals deserve capital letters – wow talk about professional!) They were using the Nashville Numbering System.



Black Lion Audio – Part 3 of 3

Aug 16th, 2009 | By snap | Category: Featured Articles, PSM, Reviews

Ok, so we’re wrapping up our review on Black Lion Audio and the signature modification on our Digi 002R. So far, everything has gone smoothly and to our satisfaction. We expect the end result to be the same or better.



Black Lion Audio – Part 2 of 3

Jul 26th, 2009 | By snap | Category: Featured Articles, Reviews

We have scheduled a modification of our 002R with Black Lion Audio, we’ve documented the process thus far in the first part of this series of articles. See Black Lion Audio Part 1 of 3 if you missed it.



Nick Edwards

Jun 7th, 2009 | By snap | Category: Bands/Artist, Featured Articles

NICK EDWARDS – Singer/SongWriter
Pearl Snap Music had the opportunity to interview local independent singer-songwriter Nick Edwards. Nick writes and performs both Christian and Country style songs. Read on and get to know Nick a little better, then go out and catch him at a show.

“I gave her all I had, and a little more”



Black Lion Audio – Part 1 of 3

Jun 7th, 2009 | By snap | Category: Reviews

Hot rod your existing studio equipment with a modification by Black Lion Audio.

This is a three part series on the process, and modification of a Digi 002 Rack by Black Lion Audio.
These days we are all too easy to give into the best marketed product. I mean, it’s the way society is wired. They know what makes [...]



Better sounding click tracks in Pro Tools

Feb 1st, 2009 | By snap | Category: Tips & Tricks

 

The old default click track in Pro Tools is helpful, but it literally drives me crazy sometimes. After reading that some people use loops for their click tracks, I thought of a way to get better sounding clicks. I know I am probably late on this, but hey…it is new to me and I thought [...]



Review – Zoom H2 recorder

Dec 29th, 2008 | By snap | Category: Reviews

Another Christmas review. This time it is the Zoom H2 recorder.

As songwriters, we have learned that pocket recorders are sometimes life line savers. You’re crusiing home from the day job and a melody pops in your head and you begins singing lyrics….then you get home and the wife and kids bombarid you with [...]



Review – TC Helicon Harmony G

Dec 28th, 2008 | By snap | Category: Reviews, Tips & Tricks

I wanted to take some to review some equipment I received this Christmas. I mean I’m a musician, I am not famous, I am not paid to review these things, and I love to share my opinion. So here we go…
One of the many wonderful gifts I received for Christmas is the TC Helicon Harmony [...]



South First Band

Nov 26th, 2008 | By snap | Category: Bands/Artist, Featured Articles

It is with regret that I have to inform you of South First Band’s decision to call it off. They have thought it out and decided that they need to tend to bigger things with life.



Conference Cafe – Song Writer’s Night

Nov 23rd, 2008 | By snap | Category: PSM

Newly remodeled Conference Café is a sports lover’s dream, with the walls decked out with Texas Tech and sporting memorabilia. Grab a bucket full of cold beers and enjoy the game, or relax with friends on the patio. It’s your choice, just have fun.
They are currently running Songwriter Showcase/Open Mic Jam on Wednesday nights. Everything [...]