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Vintage King, Tons of Gear and Getting Ears On with Matt Meyer

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Vintage King, Tons of Gear and Getting Ears On with Matt Meyer
description
Matt joins the pod to talk about pro audio gear, the mindset of the drummer, and how his career has evolved as an LA-based musician, voiceover artist and member of the Vintage King team. I love chatting with people on the retail side, because music and gear stores make the industry work! Let’s dig into the tools we love, guitar pedal recommendations, and ways to navigate the gear ecosystem (on all budgets!) 🔧
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date
2024-07-09
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  • matt-meyer
listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Vintage-King--Tons-of-Gear-and-Getting-Ears-On-with-Matt-Meyer-e2lnrqg
lmwUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3yHVWZw2gQ
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vintage-king-tons-of-gear-and-getting-ears-on-with-matt-meyer/id1567355195?i=1000661624673&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wqHKJAzhRPUNlDDlMeS6B
youtubeUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvsVkpDK4mk
topicsDiscussed
  • Drums
  • Spatial audio
  • Jazz
  • Los Angeles
  • Analog
  • Plugins
  • Effects
  • Touring
  • Microphones
  • Pro audio showrooms and trying gear
hostNote
**Matt Meyer** is a drummer, voiceover artist, and member of the **Vintage King** team, and this one is for anyone who loves gear as much as playing it. Matt started drumming young, credits his band instructor for lighting the spark, and traces his path through a pivotal middle school jazz band to a career built on both playing and understanding the tools. He talks about discovering gear through catalogs as a kid, why musicianship still matters more than the equipment, and what the **Vintage King** LA showroom does for musicians who want to actually get their ears on something before they buy it. We also get into Dolby Atmos and where he thinks audio technology is headed next.
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    Matt talks about his journey to drumming
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    Matt reflects on how he began drumming from a young age, crediting his band instructor for igniting his passion.
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    The influence of jazz band on Matt's music
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    He recounts how joining a jazz band in middle school was pivotal in shaping his drumming skills.
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    Discovering gear through catalogs
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    Matt describes how he became fascinated with gear, diving into catalogs to learn about drums and cymbals.
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    The significance of musicianship over gear
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    He stresses the importance of musicianship over the equipment itself throughout his development.
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    Experiential learning at Vintage King
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    2941
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    Matt introduces the Vintage King LA showroom, highlighting its role in helping musicians find their sound.
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    Matt's view on the future of audio technology
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    He shares insights about the relevance of Dolby Atmos in the evolving audio landscape.
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    Why music matters to Matt
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    3364
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    He passionately explains the cathartic experience music provides him as a creative outlet.
excerptQuotes
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    You learn what you need, and you kind of get what is a deficiency in your game.
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    Experimentation is awesome. There have been so much cool stuff out of experimentation.
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    It's like playing a great video game or watching a great movie; you're just taken to another place.
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faq
  • question
    What is Matt Meyer's background in music?
    answer
    Matt Meyer began his drumming journey in middle school, eventually moving to LA to pursue music full-time. He has worked both as a drummer and in pro audio.
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    How can I navigate the gear ecosystem as a musician?
    answer
    Matt discusses the importance of hands-on experience with gear, recommending visiting showrooms like Vintage King to try out equipment before buying.
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    What are some essential drumming techniques?
    answer
    Matt emphasizes the significance of tuning and the need to understand how to get the best sound from your drums.
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