Aaron Sterling wields the Walrus Audio DFX-1 Percussion Processing Unit to transform acoustic drums with the power of an all-in-one pedalboard that was codeveloped by Aaron and Walrus. Learn more about the Walrus Audio DFX-1 at Sweetwater! ? https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3J4gEk
For just over 20 years, Aaron Sterling has brought his medley of musical mastery to studios and stages around the globe — and not just as a drummer. Pulling multi-duty on guitars, drums, programming, and engineering, Aaron has cemented himself as one of the world’s most sought-after collaborators, evidenced by his longstanding creative partnership with John Mayer.
From Leonard Cohen and Taylor Swift to Sabrina Carpenter and Jelly Roll, Aaron Sterling’s unrivaled ability to evoke nuanced emotions out of his and others’ playing weaves through his signature sonic stylings and visionary approach to art — and that includes his work as a painter and an abstract expressionist.
Altogether, Aaron Sterling’s polymathic performance prowess has made him one of the most streamed artists around the globe, clocking in at 26 billion streams and counting!
Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & Play-in
00:15 — Walrus DFX-1 Origins: Codeveloping with Walrus Audio 
01:05 — How the Drummer’s Role Has Evolved 
01:36 — Sound Design, Signal Processing & Mic Techniques
03:36 — DFX-1 for Live Use
04:34 — DFX-1 on Tour with John Mayer
05:12 — Walrus Audio DFX-1 in Action (Playing Example) 
06:14 — Designing Delay for Drums
07:22 — Refining Reverbs & Rhythms  
08:24 — Delays & Reverbs Together 
09:45 — Explaining Forward & Reverse Controls 
10:34 — Plate Reverb & Hard Compression: Forward vs. Reverse  
11:15 — Adding Delay to the Mix (Wild Sound Design Ensues) 
12:03 — Delay Time & Feedback Controls Explained 
12:32 — Outro & Closing Thoughts 
12:43 — Play-out
Stream the latest and greatest tracks to feature Aaron Sterling ?
Apple Music: Aaron Sterling: The Session Musicians ? https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/aaron-sterling-the-session-musicians/pl.bb40648b50fd4d2b880e52652b51a6c6
Tidal: “Handlebars” by JENNIE and Dua Lipa ? https://tidal.com/track/421912001/u
Amazon Music: “Taste” by Sabrina Carpenter ? https://music.amazon.com/tracks/B0D63ZKYLH?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_hMQ6Zul7YQmGKXAQkXFxaewoi
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