Matt Greiner: Getting Pro Drum Sounds
Matt Greiner: Getting Pro Drum Sounds  
Podcast: Master Your Mix Podcast
Published On: Wed Apr 12 2023
Description: Matt Greiner is the drummer and a founding member of 2x Grammy Nominated band, August Burns Red. He is a founding member, starting the band in 2003 and performing in 45 countries, 6 continents, and playing over 1800 shows.He has worked as an ambassador for Zildjian Cymbals, teaching and performing in Southeast Asia and South America as well as throughout North America.  Matt enjoys spending time at home with his wife Annie, working on his farm in Manheim with his dad and 2 brothers, and likes being outside and active.Matt loves teaching drum lessons and creating educational content for his drumming website, mattgreinerlessons.comMatt would say that drums are the most challenging thing he's ever done.  It’s because of that simple fact that he enjoys playing and teaching and is grateful to be celebrating 20 years of August Burns Red this year.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Writing parts that serve the songLiteral vs nonliteral drummingWriting technical metal musicEditing: Should you edit everything or keep the human feel?How to prepare for the studioProgramming drums: how to program them to sound realisticGetting great drum tones in the studioA simple tool Matt uses to make tuning drums easyTo learn more about Matt Greiner, visit: https://mattgreinerlessons.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!