Doctor McFarland Studios

Doctor McFarland Studios

Welcome to my channel here on KZread. I am dedicated to building a community of confident musicians who are always ready for the studio or the stage. You will find in depth reviews of digital and analog gear as well as recording and music theory. Be sure to check out my website for unlimited access to further training videos that will take your musicianship to the next level. www.doctormcfarlandstudios.com Merch coming soon 🔥

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  • @williamperri3437
    @williamperri343713 сағат бұрын

    Is this the closest you’ve ever played to a Acoustic kit?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios2 сағат бұрын

    As far as over all sound its very pleasing to work with. I am using the kit at church and the feedback is very positive from the band and congregation. I highly recommend it. I will do more videos from the drum booth at church going over the setup.

  • @arisproaudio1705
    @arisproaudio170514 сағат бұрын

    hello, I want to ask? The aux on an Allen Heath mixer uses a mono or stereo connection

  • @omaryerves
    @omaryerves2 күн бұрын

    i would like to kow if volume is ok to play at home.. i have a fender hot rod deluxe and its very loud so Do you think this is a good option for me?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    You can turn the volume down very low and still get a great sound.

  • @gaabora
    @gaabora2 күн бұрын

    Hello, thanks for the video! Is it possible to get multitrack recording from Alesis Strata Prime kit via USB or maybe it saves multiple wav files on internal disk?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    there is not USB recording with multi track or internal from what I have seen so far. I will do more testing.

  • @Hajin_kr
    @Hajin_kr2 күн бұрын

    Hopefully you can still reply. What if I only have a guitar and cable but no amp?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    do you have an audio interface?

  • @Hajin_kr
    @Hajin_krКүн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Yes

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios18 сағат бұрын

    YOu can use that to get a signal from the guitar.

  • @Hajin_kr
    @Hajin_kr9 сағат бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Okay thank you

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan2 күн бұрын

    Some people will throw their money away on anything. Ridiculous.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    it actually works pretty good.

  • @arlo2203
    @arlo22032 күн бұрын

    I really wish you would have started from the very beginning... i'm still trying to create a vocal chain on top of guitar and can't seem to get it.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios2 күн бұрын

    I will add it to the list of video topics

  • @ledoman6274
    @ledoman62743 күн бұрын

    Is there AUX IN 1/8" port on the BT side of the panel marked PHONE? If so, can it be used simultanesly with BT or not? Thanks for review.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios3 күн бұрын

    There is a 1/8th" Aux in and a 1/4" phones out. I don't see why they couldn't be used at the same time.

  • @user-qu6ur7wq3e
    @user-qu6ur7wq3e4 күн бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the tutorial. I would like to understand why when I save my preset on the FM3, the name of my preset does not appear on the FM3 editor of my computer. It still says "empty" but not on the FM3 screen. Is there anything else I can do to completely save all the preset information? Is there a special way to save a preset other than STORE and ENTER twice. Thanks

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios4 күн бұрын

    Hmmm It should be updating in FM3 Edit as well. Maybe reach out to Fractal and let me know what issue you are having. Store Enter Enter is the only method I use to save a preset on the Fractal.

  • @user-qu6ur7wq3e
    @user-qu6ur7wq3e4 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudiosThanks, I'll try to find the problem.

  • @helmutgottschalk1713
    @helmutgottschalk17135 күн бұрын

    Can't find this June-24-Download ...

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios5 күн бұрын

    Its not loaded yet. I plan to do that tonight. What would you like to see for July?

  • @helmutgottschalk1713
    @helmutgottschalk17134 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Thank you. BIG-TWIN-TONE in March is great. After a bit of pimping, I was able to use it wonderfully for the Alan Parsons Project (Sirius - Eye In The Sky). Perhaps something in the direction of blues and soul (Motown, Stax, maybe Steve Cropper) would be a good idea for July.

  • @thekindacooldad
    @thekindacooldad5 күн бұрын

    I never thought about turning the bass down dramatically but it achieves the exact sound I’ve been searching for all along ! thanks for that!❤

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    The more gain you have the less bass you need.

  • @m4ssi86
    @m4ssi866 күн бұрын

    the reverb needs improvements compared to other modeler but the amps sounds great

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios6 күн бұрын

    Honestly I prefer the reverbs to any other unit ive tried minus the Kemper. The Cloud reverb on the TMP is just perfect and sounds great with a short and long decay.

  • @cliffdykes1171
    @cliffdykes11717 күн бұрын

    You have an excellent channel

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios7 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @cliffdykes1171
    @cliffdykes11717 күн бұрын

    You do an excellent job with this pedal

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @cliffdykes1171
    @cliffdykes11717 күн бұрын

    I start with a single amp or clone and tweak to taste, then add drive or delay etc one at a time tweaking as I do. Gives a better sound to me.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios6 күн бұрын

    Headrush does provide an awesome platform for creating tones.

  • @rafaelcnsd
    @rafaelcnsd7 күн бұрын

    I'm having a problem that notes keep ringing after the MIDI item already ended. It's like the release in the VSTi just keeps going forever

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios7 күн бұрын

    Did you try my suggestion in the video?

  • @gregdunn6040
    @gregdunn60407 күн бұрын

    I've had the MX5 for awhile use it as a studio tool, your videos are always interesting and I learn new things about this box every time. I tend to stick EQ between the amp and cab.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios7 күн бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @e-henne
    @e-henne8 күн бұрын

    I was REALL surprised how much I liked the Code25 after playing one for the first time recently. It was the only inexpensive modeler that FEELS like a real amp. Took a ton of tweaking but I think the brightness adds to the realness. Some models don't sound great or are over compressed, but I have plans on getting one of these as a cheap plug-and-play amp for older metal and blues tones.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios7 күн бұрын

    It has vey usable tones for sure

  • @richardchristensen1768
    @richardchristensen17688 күн бұрын

    The Fender logo on anything makes it win and sound better automatically, right? And with its $1799.00 pricetag with the Fender logo on it automatically means it a bargain too,right? Plus when you're seen using it Your audience then knows you're automatically an accmplished pro virtuoso player, right?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios7 күн бұрын

    Nothing is automatic as to your line of thinking. The value is left to the consumer to decide. It’s a good blend between the QC and Fractal AX8 as far as form factor and overall features . All units sound amazing these days. Even less expensive units.

  • @allenthomas834
    @allenthomas8348 күн бұрын

    Hi doc,is the input going to the mixing desk or the out put?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios7 күн бұрын

    Output always goes to mixer or audio interface.

  • @allenthomas834
    @allenthomas8349 күн бұрын

    What is axis?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios9 күн бұрын

    Off axis means the mic is 45 degrees off the speaker.

  • @xxdr34m5xx_4
    @xxdr34m5xx_49 күн бұрын

    Love the Tonemaster Pro, it's just so easy to use and sounds awesome

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    It really is!

  • @edconaway4729
    @edconaway47299 күн бұрын

    Add input 1 and output 1 first, nav back to input 1, then hold enter to create shunts.

  • @wickedmetalhead
    @wickedmetalhead10 күн бұрын

    A question, Doc! One the scale of 1 to 10, how much would you rate the sounds in HR Prime, 10 being the fractal stuff?

  • @xxdr34m5xx_4
    @xxdr34m5xx_49 күн бұрын

    In my opinion, i wouldn't focus too much on the tones, kemper, fender tmp, Quad cortex, headrush, axe fx, Helix, you can literally all make them sound great, I've played and or owned most of them. So my takeaway from modelers is to just go with the modeler that has the amps you're interested in and most importantly, the one that you like regarding UI and Comfort. Also, most likely you will never use 90% of the stuff that's on the unit, so just go with what your budget allows and what you'd like to fiddle with every day 😊

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios9 күн бұрын

    they are all a 10 in my book. Each one has different features so go with the one that works best for you.

  • @wickedmetalhead
    @wickedmetalhead9 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios thank you..

  • @RockinJohnny
    @RockinJohnny10 күн бұрын

    If you go down to the woods today, you'll hear a guy with an amp. I'm looking for an upgrade to my Boss street cube which needs batteries so am looking for built in battery.

  • @iberesouzaribeirojunior6799
    @iberesouzaribeirojunior679911 күн бұрын

    Man, very nice… would be possible provide a table woth the fractions and their respective figure… Comgrats

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios11 күн бұрын

    The fractions are the basic of music. 1 bar is a whole note, 1/2 is a half note, 1/4 is a quarternote, 3/16 is a dotted eight, 1/8 is an eighth note, 1/16 is a sixteenth note etc. Same fractions when reading a measuring tape.

  • @donray8914
    @donray891411 күн бұрын

    A video idea for you, make a rig to run two different guitars at the same time in a cover band setting. We’ve been thinking about buying one of these but we don’t know if it’ll be able to handle both my and our singers guitar with simple clean, rock rhythm, rock lead settings for each of us.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios11 күн бұрын

    Yes that is very possible as the Core and Prime can have a different lane of fx for each input. Some people do this with a Quad Cortex.

  • @alvinmingguw
    @alvinmingguw12 күн бұрын

    I have expression pedal without toe switch is headrush have auto engage/disengage for wah/whammy ?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios12 күн бұрын

    It does not unfortunately.

  • @ThePaddedPedalroom
    @ThePaddedPedalroom12 күн бұрын

    Catching the replay! 👍

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudiosКүн бұрын

    All good

  • @RyanBunning
    @RyanBunning12 күн бұрын

    Hey man! I recently picked this kit up after 12 years away from drumming, first time with an electric kit, am loving but finding info on actually recording the drums confusing. I have a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro but the ideal would be for me to record into my iPad Pro (I have it mounted to the frame) so that I can add the track into a timeline with my camera footage and backing track to post drum covers. Is this possible? If so do you know what kit/software I need? I’ve seen you can record internally with the module which I have done but I can’t seem to find anyway to get the recordings off the module. I’ve plugged in a flash drive and it does show up but doesn’t seem to have an option to add the recordings to the drive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

  • @soul4585
    @soul458512 күн бұрын

    whats the app?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios12 күн бұрын

    Marshall Gateway

  • @jakesguitarbar
    @jakesguitarbar13 күн бұрын

    Hi Doc, I have the original Headrush Pedalboard, do the amps still stand up against those in the newer Headrush models, the Prime and Core? and do you think they hold their own against other top modellers?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios13 күн бұрын

    I am only using stock amps in this rig and not the new Revalver amps. The tones sound great to me. I would say the tones are the same on both units. The new units have bluetooth and other features that the older units don't have.

  • @jakechambers3723
    @jakechambers372313 күн бұрын

    Thank you, always something new coming out! But surely if it sounded good once it must still sound good! 😂 Still chasing tones from 50-60 yes ago!

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios12 күн бұрын

    This rig among many others makes it clear that Headrush can provide an excellent tone for recording and live use.

  • @marctkoppell
    @marctkoppell13 күн бұрын

    I implore you not to buy these HeadRush products . While they do work good for a while, their customer service is among the worst in the world.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios13 күн бұрын

    Sorry you had a bad experience Marc. Not sure what your issue was.

  • @marctkoppell
    @marctkoppell13 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios I have the headrush, pedalboard. The power on off button is supposed to latch when you turn it on. Mind stopped latching and I have not been able to get the part from head rush.

  • @terryp.luvsjenifer.winklem1314
    @terryp.luvsjenifer.winklem131413 күн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @thomasbroker69
    @thomasbroker6913 күн бұрын

    Does anyone know if you can change songs via midi in the setlist? It only seems to be able to change presets,

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios13 күн бұрын

    Like take a song totally out of the setlist? That should be possible.

  • @thomasbroker69
    @thomasbroker6913 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios I want to remote control song changes in the setlist as already do this with an older guitar setup, I presumed it would but it says nothing in the manual, just midi control of patch changes.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios13 күн бұрын

    what are you wanting to use to make these changes? I must have read your question wrong the first time :). I just checked the manual and though it doesn't mention song changes you can change the preset within a song. The only problem is see is if you used the same preset in multiple songs then how would the TMP know which song you want to access that preset in.

  • @luigra123
    @luigra12314 күн бұрын

    big big big big big like! amazing vid doc! love your enthusiasm!

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios14 күн бұрын

    That was a fun livestream with some really good tones.

  • @GoFlyYourselves
    @GoFlyYourselves14 күн бұрын

    Great video! I forgot how to do this, and I actually learned something new. Thanks!

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios14 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @MrLuismedina25
    @MrLuismedina2515 күн бұрын

    To much talk but little action ,

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios15 күн бұрын

    Its a livestream. Check my other videos on the Headrush Core.

  • @janromanoff6221
    @janromanoff622115 күн бұрын

    The HR Core is an audio interface as well, hence why a walk through with this option would be helpful.

  • @gebear1
    @gebear116 күн бұрын

    Will the HTS Rigs work on the Headrush Pedalboard? Thanks enjoying the videos.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios15 күн бұрын

    Yes I have recreated the rigs for both new and old units.

  • @michelraffin7006
    @michelraffin700617 күн бұрын

    I don t have the speaker on the left to import irs?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios17 күн бұрын

    You can import an IR into any unit. Which one do you have?

  • @michelraffin7006
    @michelraffin700617 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios I bought the one you have super duper wave ir… but on my fender control app on my computer there is no cabinet image on the left under set list to import irs

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios17 күн бұрын

    Have you updated your device recently? That option should be available.

  • @michelraffin7006
    @michelraffin700616 күн бұрын

    @@DoctorMcFarlandStudios i had a problem with disk image……now it s ok and there is the import irs ,thanks

  • @jbognap
    @jbognap19 күн бұрын

    A couple of suggestions to try with the Katana... 1) If you set up a Katana patch where the only thing after the effects return is an EQ (or EQs), and then run the MFX unit into the effects return instead of the power amp in, you can tweak the sound of the Katana to match the sound of the IR or just adjust it for the environment you're playing int. 2) Try going into the front of the Katana, but using one of the Acoustic amps, which are closer to FRFR.

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios18 күн бұрын

    Good suggestions. The Acoustic channel is neutral enough for sure.

  • @jbognap
    @jbognap19 күн бұрын

    Nice video. Do any of the drives pedals give you the Marshall In A Box sound for going into the front end of a clean amp?

  • @DoctorMcFarlandStudios
    @DoctorMcFarlandStudios19 күн бұрын

    Yeah there are plenty of options. The OCD is actually really good for that.