(Part 2) Best products from r/metalmusicians
We found 16 comments on r/metalmusicians discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 36 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
22. Premier Drums APK Heritage Microbop 16 4-Piece Drum Set - Solar Red Sparkle Wrap
10" x 7" Short Stack Tom, 13" x 13" Floor Tom, 16" x 14" Bass Drum, 13" x 5.5" Snare Drum 100% Birch Shells100% Birch ShellsWood Bass drum Hoops with die cast claws
▼ Read Reddit mentions23. 3M H10A Peltor Optime 105 Over the Head Earmuff, Ear Protectors, Hearing Protection, NRR 30 dB,Black, Red
- Noise Reduction Rating of 30dB
- Superior comfort, fit, and hearing protection
- Patented twin-cup design
- Recommended for extremely loud conditions
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions24. Behringer U-Control UMX610 61-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard with Separate USB/Audio Interface
- Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 61 high-quality full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability
- USB/Audio interface included for recording and playback of any digital music file. Works with your PC or Mac* computer—no setup or drivers
- Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver downloadable
- Plug and play with Mac OS X* and Windows XP* or higher operating systems
- 8 real-time rotary controls plus 10 assignable switches
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions25. The Zen of Screaming (DVD & CD)
- FORMAT: DVD & CD
- Vocal instruction for metal singers! Hosted by internationally acclaimed vocal coach Melissa Cross, (whose past students include Andrew W
- K
- , Melissa Auf der Maur and the singers from Slipknot, Killswitch Engage and Thursday), this DVD provides information and step-by-step exercises to help you sing aggressively without damaging your vocal chords
- The first of its kind, these voice lessons on DVD feature convenient menus that allow you to navigate through over 30 segments, which include tips on vocal maintenance, actual vocal cord footage, and animations which illustrate specific vocal exercises
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions26. PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 Audio Interface Bundle with Studio One Artist, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, SR350 Headphones, Blucoil 2x 10' XLR Cables, 6' 3.5mm Extension Cable, and 5x Cable Ties
OFFERS A HIGH-QUALITY, EASY-TO-USE AUDIO INTERFACE - The Presonus Audiobox USB 96 has dual preamps and combo inputs that enable you to plug in a mic and guitar simultaneously.PROVIDES A VERSATILE RECORDING INTERFACE - The unit features 5-Pin DIN ports for connecting the Audiobox USB 96 onto an exter...
▼ Read Reddit mentions27. BEHRINGER, 12 XENYX 1202FX, 3-pin XLR, Black
- Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer
- 4 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
- Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
- Studio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
- FX send control per channel for internal FX processor and/or as external send
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions28. Bass Guitar Scale Manual
- Bass Guitar Scale Manual Book
- "This complete manual gives bassists a handy reference of scales, exercises, and rock and blues progressions in all the important keys
- It can be used by beginning through advanced bassists
- The Bass Guitar Scale Manual gives you standard notation and bass tablature
- The bass scale book also includes a full-color note-finder poster
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions29. Line 6 POD Studio UX1
UX1 provides the lowest noise for recording guitar with 12dB more dynamic range than similar interfacesPOD Farm plug-in provides 18 guitar amps, 24 guitar cabs, 5 bass amps and 5 bass cabs, 29 essential stompbox and studio effects and 6 mic preamps in Mac AU/RTAS/VST and Windows RTAS/VST formats. Co...
▼ Read Reddit mentions30. Samson C-que8 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier
eight outputs6-segment LED indicatorfour-channel headphone amplifiershape EQ switchLink outputs
▼ Read Reddit mentions31. Ernie Ball Baritone Guitar Nickel Wound Set, .013 -.072
Most popular bass string alloyWell balancedGood all around soundMade from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wireProduces well balanced all around good sound
▼ Read Reddit mentions32. Clear Voice Vocal Spray Fresh Mint
- Clear Voice Vocal Spray is an all-natural throat spray designed to help soothe irritation and scratchiness in the throat.
- It is used for speaking or singing and works great to help soothe your voice from coughs, colds, or seasonal allergies.
- Clear Voice Vocal Spray is the natural solution to eliminate scratchiness, dryness, or irritation in the throat allowing you to sound and feel your best.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions33. Songwriters On Songwriting: Revised And Expanded
- 8GB RAM/ 256GB SSD with DL DVD±RW/CD-RW. Windows 10 operating system
- 15.6 inches LED backlit display, 1920 x 1080 FHD, matte finish
- 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA ports, 1x Card Reader, 802.11ac WiFi.
- 1 year International Warranty with 1 year Accidental Damage Protection
- Ergonomically designed keyboard with IceCool technology keeps the palm rest at a comfortable temperature
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions34. SIIG 3-Port 2 Ext. & 1INT.FIREWIRE
Firewire Ports - 3Firewire Support - IEEE 1394Weight - 0.8 lbWeight - 0.8 lbWeight - 0.8 lb
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Top comments mentioning products on r/metalmusicians:
Summary
22. Premier Drums APK Heritage Microbop 16 4-Piece Drum Set - Solar Red Sparkle Wrap
10" x 7" Short Stack Tom, 13" x 13" Floor Tom, 16" x 14" Bass Drum, 13" x 5.5" Snare Drum 100% Birch Shells100% Birch ShellsWood Bass drum Hoops with die cast claws
▼ Read Reddit mentions23. 3M H10A Peltor Optime 105 Over the Head Earmuff, Ear Protectors, Hearing Protection, NRR 30 dB,Black, Red
- Noise Reduction Rating of 30dB
- Superior comfort, fit, and hearing protection
- Patented twin-cup design
- Recommended for extremely loud conditions
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions24. Behringer U-Control UMX610 61-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard with Separate USB/Audio Interface
- Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 61 high-quality full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability
- USB/Audio interface included for recording and playback of any digital music file. Works with your PC or Mac* computer—no setup or drivers
- Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver downloadable
- Plug and play with Mac OS X* and Windows XP* or higher operating systems
- 8 real-time rotary controls plus 10 assignable switches
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions25. The Zen of Screaming (DVD & CD)
- FORMAT: DVD & CD
- Vocal instruction for metal singers! Hosted by internationally acclaimed vocal coach Melissa Cross, (whose past students include Andrew W
- K
- , Melissa Auf der Maur and the singers from Slipknot, Killswitch Engage and Thursday), this DVD provides information and step-by-step exercises to help you sing aggressively without damaging your vocal chords
- The first of its kind, these voice lessons on DVD feature convenient menus that allow you to navigate through over 30 segments, which include tips on vocal maintenance, actual vocal cord footage, and animations which illustrate specific vocal exercises
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions26. PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 Audio Interface Bundle with Studio One Artist, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, SR350 Headphones, Blucoil 2x 10' XLR Cables, 6' 3.5mm Extension Cable, and 5x Cable Ties
OFFERS A HIGH-QUALITY, EASY-TO-USE AUDIO INTERFACE - The Presonus Audiobox USB 96 has dual preamps and combo inputs that enable you to plug in a mic and guitar simultaneously.PROVIDES A VERSATILE RECORDING INTERFACE - The unit features 5-Pin DIN ports for connecting the Audiobox USB 96 onto an exter...
▼ Read Reddit mentions27. BEHRINGER, 12 XENYX 1202FX, 3-pin XLR, Black
- Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer
- 4 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
- Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
- Studio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
- FX send control per channel for internal FX processor and/or as external send
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions28. Bass Guitar Scale Manual
- Bass Guitar Scale Manual Book
- "This complete manual gives bassists a handy reference of scales, exercises, and rock and blues progressions in all the important keys
- It can be used by beginning through advanced bassists
- The Bass Guitar Scale Manual gives you standard notation and bass tablature
- The bass scale book also includes a full-color note-finder poster
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions29. Line 6 POD Studio UX1
UX1 provides the lowest noise for recording guitar with 12dB more dynamic range than similar interfacesPOD Farm plug-in provides 18 guitar amps, 24 guitar cabs, 5 bass amps and 5 bass cabs, 29 essential stompbox and studio effects and 6 mic preamps in Mac AU/RTAS/VST and Windows RTAS/VST formats. Co...
▼ Read Reddit mentions30. Samson C-que8 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier
eight outputs6-segment LED indicatorfour-channel headphone amplifiershape EQ switchLink outputs
▼ Read Reddit mentions31. Ernie Ball Baritone Guitar Nickel Wound Set, .013 -.072
Most popular bass string alloyWell balancedGood all around soundMade from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wireProduces well balanced all around good sound
▼ Read Reddit mentions32. Clear Voice Vocal Spray Fresh Mint
- Clear Voice Vocal Spray is an all-natural throat spray designed to help soothe irritation and scratchiness in the throat.
- It is used for speaking or singing and works great to help soothe your voice from coughs, colds, or seasonal allergies.
- Clear Voice Vocal Spray is the natural solution to eliminate scratchiness, dryness, or irritation in the throat allowing you to sound and feel your best.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions33. Songwriters On Songwriting: Revised And Expanded
- 8GB RAM/ 256GB SSD with DL DVD±RW/CD-RW. Windows 10 operating system
- 15.6 inches LED backlit display, 1920 x 1080 FHD, matte finish
- 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA ports, 1x Card Reader, 802.11ac WiFi.
- 1 year International Warranty with 1 year Accidental Damage Protection
- Ergonomically designed keyboard with IceCool technology keeps the palm rest at a comfortable temperature
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions34. SIIG 3-Port 2 Ext. & 1INT.FIREWIRE
Firewire Ports - 3Firewire Support - IEEE 1394Weight - 0.8 lbWeight - 0.8 lbWeight - 0.8 lb
▼ Read Reddit mentions
Start with an entry-level kit... Many are high quality and are available for under $500
http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Drums-Heritage-Microbop-4-Piece/dp/B00CFMW0IQ/ref=sr_1_117?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1416789604&sr=1-117
Plunge into double bass? Sure! But if he's serious he needs to learn 4 way coordination...
http://www.amazon.com/Bobby-Rock-Zen-Drumming/dp/B00006SFM0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416789734&sr=8-2&keywords=zen+of+drumming+bobby+rock
Go find a nice cheap double pedal and a hi-hat stand that has swivel legs
As already mentioned, you want to do the opposite of your setup. Use earbuds covered by over-the-ear muffs. Something like this works fine for ear muffs, and assuming you already have earbuds, a lot cheaper than spending money on isolation headphones from someone like Vic Firth.
I use the following tools:
The songs you provided, I think they're using Atmosphere and Komplete.
Sample
Example of use in a song
You can search google for VST's and find a whole bunch of samples and figure out which ones work best for you.
You might check out The Zen of Screaming series. I've only seen the first one and as the reviews point out it's a little thin on the actual screaming/growling technique but more on general singing techniques. It looks like the second DVD has more metal-focused material, but I don't have any firsthand experience with it.
Focusrite or the presonus 2i2. The package for the 2i2 is well worth it
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 Audio Interface Bundle with Studio One Artist, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, Samson SR350 Headphones, Blucoil 2x 10' XLR Cables, 6' 3.5mm Extension Cable, and 5x Cable Ties https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RG6R5C1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BwSEDb3JCNHCQ
You need an "audio interface" for your computer, which is a box that has several mic inputs. Plug that into your computer, and your DAW should be able to record each mic/line on an individual track.
The alternative is to use a mixer with as many mic inputs as you need. The downside is that you're only going to get a single stereo recording with that, meaning that you need to get your drum mix through the board sounding as best as you can before recording, because post-processing isn't as easy when you only have a single drum track vs one track per mic.
If you're just cutting demos at home then a mixer will be fine, and a lot cheaper than an audio interface. But, if you can afford an interface, that's the way to go.
https://focusrite.com/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-18i8
vs
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-1202FX-12-Input-Multi-FX-Processor/dp/B000J5Y214/ref=asc_df_B000J5Y214/
Get this book: Bass Guitar Scale Manual and practice scales until your fingers feel like they're going to fall off. I was a lead singer who decided to pick up the bass and it worked for me.
Oh, one more question. If I got this soundcard,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EKECAY
Would the audio interface still help? The soundcard looks like it has inputs right on it.
Is it even a soundcard? I heard it was, but it doesn't look like one. Will it reduce latency?
Hm. I just looked these up on Amazon and it shows 250, 32 and 80 Ohm versions of this model. I'm new to this and not sure what the difference would be especially for the cost involved. I'd be plugging these in to a Samson C-que8 headphone amp most of the time.
Read the book. Songwriters on song writing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0306812657/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1377545636&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
This was a required read in my songwriting class in school.
https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Voice-Vocal-Spray-Fresh/dp/B000LXWHXE/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484064642&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+voice
Ernie Ball
It's pretty simple... easy to use. However, I had a hell of a time getting it set up right and with tech support. Turns out the stock Firewire card in my computer was incompatible with it, but I figured that out by myself after hours of morons talking to me from PreSonus. Their support is notoriously bad.
But getting past all that, it's a very solid device and I haven't had any problems with it since I got the new firewire card. If you don't already have one, this is the one to get.
If you want more information about this, read This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel J. Levitin. Another cool one is Musicophilia by Dr. Oliver Sacks, but that one is more about brain disorders that cause very strange music-related phenomenon. Like the inability to detect pitch, or sense melody, and other weird stuff.