Winter NAMM 2010

By Arthur Edstrom Jan 23, 2010

We were out in Anaheim last week at Winter NAMM 2010. We did four full days of checking out stuff and meeting people including talking to the folks at Modern Drummer Magazine.

Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi), Ron Wikso (Co-Founder, Total Control Audio) and Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon)

We got together one evening for dinner with Hugh and Dave. Ron did world tours with Cher, Hugh and Dave so it was a bit of a reunion. Hugh is heading out on a 2-year tour with Bon Jovi. Dave...
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Maximum Threshold Radio interview with Ron Wikso

By Arthur Edstrom Dec 22, 2009

Check out Maximum Threshold Radio and the interview with Ron Wikso on Dec 19, 2009. Ron was on right after Joe Perry.

Maximum Threshold Radio is a weekly show that has grown globally. Give this show a listen and pass us around to your friends. They are addictive and so is the music that they present for your listening pleasure. MT is a hard rock/metal and sometimes comedy show. “Maximum Threshold is the only station that will make your ears bleed!”

Live Drum Solo By Ron Wikso

By Arthur Edstrom Dec 18, 2009

Live with the Gregg Rolie Band Fox Theatre, Readwood City, CA

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Checking out Bitvibe Stuff

By Posterous Dec 14, 2009

We've posted our loops and templates for sale at the brand new Bitvibe Digital Media Marketplace (www.bitvibe.com). It looks really cool and we're looking forward to checking it out some more! 

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Experimenting with Posterous - dead simple place to post everything

By Arthur Edstrom Dec 13, 2009

We're experimenting with using http://posterous.com as the main service for our blog and news updates for Total Control Audio. If you're new to blogging you should check them out. It's a free service and as they state, it's dead simple.

Sorry about any extra tweets, facebook posts or redundant updates as we're figuring out this dead simple-ness!

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Interview with Ron Wikso - Sonor Resource Center

By Arthur Edstrom Dec 03, 2009

With a resume that would impress anyone, Ron Wikso is a versatile, dynamic drummer. Add to that a relationship with Sonor that will reach the 20 year milestone in January, and it is no wonder why Sonor Resource Center wanted an interview. Here is the link to the new exclusive interview with Ron.

Ron & Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time!

By Arthur Edstrom Nov 25, 2009

Close up of Ron at approximately 2 mins. Check it out!

Here is what Ron said about his time with Cher:

“In the summer of 1989 I received a call from a local musician friend of mine who told me that Cher was about to go out on a big tour in support of her just released “Heart Of Stone” album (which featured the hit single “If I Could Turn Back Time”) and that she was holding open auditions for all instruments. He gave me...
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Ron Wikso Produced the New Charley Langer Record

By Arthur Edstrom Nov 21, 2009

Looking for intelligent smooth jazz that doesn’t remind you of a dentist’s office? Or melodic, contemporary instrumentals that won’t put you to sleep? Charley Langer’s new record is fantastic! Produced by Total Control Audio’s own Ron Wikso, the CD features Charley Langer with Alphonso Johnson, Matt Bissonette, Kurt Griffey, Wally Minko, Michito Sanchez and Ron on drums.

A classically-trained saxophonist, Charley developed his technique under such masters of the instrument as Vincent Gnojek, Douglas Masek, and Laura Hunter....
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Ron Wikso on Drums with Gregg Rolie Band in Nashville

By Arthur Edstrom Nov 14, 2009

Gregg Rolie Band – Evil Ways at the Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Oct 12, 2009

Gregg Rolie Band – No One To Depend On

Gregg Rolie Band – Soul Sacrifice

Gregg Rolie Band – Lights

Ron Wikso Co-Produces Top Selling Record on CD Baby!

By Arthur Edstrom Nov 13, 2009

The Gregg Rolie Band, Rain Dance – Live CD is now one of the top selling CDs on CD Baby. Check it out here.

More about the band:

Gregg Rolie – Lead Vocals, B3 & Keyboards – is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum
many times over super groups, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ’n Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band.

Alphonso Johnson is a world renowned bass player and Chapman Stick artist, having played with such...
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