Image of two DVD covers labeled 'Sound of Sterloid Volume 1' and 'Volume II' with a background of drums and a person. Text boxes below mention '+ Metric Modulation Part 1', '+ Metric Modulation Part 2', and '+ Organic Hip Hop'.

Sound of sterloid BUNDLE

Over 6 hours of material! This bundle contains ALL video masterclasses.

  • Sound of Sterloid Vol. 1

  • Sound of Sterloid Vol. 2

  • Metric Modulation Pt. 1

  • Metric Modulation Pt. 2

  • Organic Hip Hop

    $120.00

Cover of 'Sound of Sterloid Vol. II' featuring a black and white image of a drummer and drum set with bold black and yellow typography.

Sound of sterloid VOL. II

  • Here in Vol. 2 Aaron expands on his concepts of Tone, Technique, and Tracking. Whereas in Vol. 1, the Tone portion focused mostly on snare drums, Vol. 2 dives deep into kicks and toms with sounds ranging from super dead and muted to huge and wide open. In the Technique department, Aaron discusses a musical way of thinking he calls “Motion and Impact” and uses multiple improv jams with guitar genius Tim Young to illustrate these ideas. There are also two different segments dedicated to the use of guitar pedals with drums and how Aaron integrates them in all sorts of ways, from the subtle and musical to the bold and destructive. Also throughout, Aaron takes moments to explain what recording gear he uses and how he uses it (mics, compressors, etc.)

  • At 2 hours 20 minutes, this is a highly detailed and unique masterclass giving insight into Aaron’s process in the studio and beyond. 

    • 1. “Big and Beefy / 70’s Ludwig Kit” ~26min

    • 2. “Jam 1 feat. Tim Young” ~6min

    • 3. “Wide Open / Gretsch and Marching Drum Kit” ~25min

    • 4. “Jam 2 feat. Tim Young” ~3min

    • 5. "Guitar Pedals Pt. 1” ~23min

    • 6. “Sugar Bop Kit” ~16min

    • 7. “Jam 3 feat. Tim Young” ~4min

    • 8. "Guitar Pedals Pt. 2” ~11min

    • 9. ”Super Tight + Super Dead Kit” ~20min

    • 10. “Jam 4 feat. Tim Young” ~3min

$60.00

Cover of a music album titled 'Sound of Sterloid Vol. 1' with an image of a drum kit in the background and bold text.

Sound of sterloid VOL. I

  • Sound of Sterloid Vol. 1 is an informal, yet highly detailed insight into the style, sound and recording process of Aaron Sterling. In this video, Aaron shares his experience and thoughts on a wide range of topics from snare drum tones to layering parts on a song to alternative practice methods to underused rudiments to mic technique and plug-ins.

    Each segment includes performances on the kit as well as in-depth explanations and ruminations on the topic at hand...

    And for all the recording nerds out there, multiple segments feature Aaron at the computer as he goes through the different types of processing, plug-ins and mixing techniques he uses to maximize his sound.

    Watch over 2 1/2 hours of Aaron Sterling going on tangents and talking endlessly about his personal feelings on drums, music, and musical perspective...Intended for drummers, engineers, mixers, and musicians who love geeking out.

    ~HEADPHONES OR GOOD SPEAKERS ARE A MUST!~

  • 1. TONE: "The Classic Dead Snare"

    -All about getting that gushy 70's sound out of any snare, including desperate measures way beyond gaff tape and wallets.

    2. TONE: "Queen Of California"

    -Aaron discusses the snare used on the Born & Raised/Paradise Valley albums and the drum machine that inspired it.

    3. TONE: "Wide Open And Ring-y"

    -The pros and cons of a ring-y snare and how to make the most of it and not let it ruin your day.

    4. TONE: "The Worst Snare Of All Time"

    -Literally a video where Aaron earnestly tries to take the worst snare drum he owns and make it sound awesome.

    5. TECHNIQUE: "How I Fell In Love With The Inverted Paradiddle"

    -A love letter to the rudiment that gives Aaron that head bobbing swing no other rudiment can.

    6. TECHNIQUE: "Stop Playing 16th’s On The Hat Like A Robot”

    -Aaron discusses all the different ways he approaches 16th note grooves on the hat and how he lets his natural laziness make them feel better.

    7. TECHNIQUE: "Another Way Of Playing Along To Records (Keith Jarrett)"

    -Timing, feel and dynamics are all addressed in this exercise where Aaron shows the benefit of playing along to a fully improvised solo piano recording by jazz icon Keith Jarrett.

    8. TRACKING: "Recording A Track With Gungor"

    -An exclusive inside look into the recording of a drum track for the band Gungor...the entire process from beginning to end.

$60.00

Overhead view of a drum set with a microphone setup, featuring cymbals, snare drum, and sticks. Text overlay reads "Metric Modulation Pt. 1."

Metric Modulation Part 1

Drum kit with drumsticks and a small cymbal on a drumhead, text "Metric Modulation Pt. 2."

Metric Modulation Part 2

Collection of percussion instruments including tambourines, brushes, and a drum with the text 'Organic Hip Hop' overlaid.

ORGANIC HIP HOP

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All of Aaron Sterling’s Masterclasses including Volumes 1 & 2 of Sound of Sterloid, Parts 1 & 2 of Metric Modulation, and Organic Hip Hop