Seasons
By Drum Bender on January 18, 2026 10:32 pm
Happy week three everyone, and thanks to this community for being awesome.
Each year, I have a side goal of listening to every song for each week. I'm almost through all of week two, but gotta catch up with week one
This week I tried to stay the course with my 2026 creative constraints:
• Call and response
• Lotsa of space
• “Speed trash”
• Acoustic drums, electric bass, electric guitar, and vocals only, recorded in that order
I’m not sure I want to keep using the term “speed trash.” I love the concept, but I’m still searching for a different word for the process, which for me is flow state, no filtering, no edits, and being excited about whatever happens.
Process-wise, I’m really enjoying starting with drums.
When I started today, I had no idea what the melody would be, and I’m learning that it kind of doesn’t matter. I just start, knowing I want space, call and response, etc.
The drums feel a little busy (in parts) in this one, and that’s okay.
For week two, @emily asked how I’m recording these. I’m using a Tascam Model 12, a mixer that can record 12 separate tracks.
@emily and @ViridianLoom also asked about vocal processing. I’m running my mic into an Eventide Ultratap pedal and manipulating the pedal controls in real time. This week, I added a Ditto looper before the Ultratap and that was v fun.
I love loop.
I love fog.
Can't wait to hear everyone's w3!
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