Drums
NAMM 2020: Promuco to reissue John Bonham signature drumsticks
This year at NAMM 2020, English company Promuco, (Professional Music Company), will put out a reproduction of John Bonham's signature drumsticks.
Snare drum shell materials: How different woods and metals affect the sound of your snare
Looking for a new snare drum but unsure of the type of drum to get? Here are all the different snare drum shell materials and how they change your sound.
The IK Multimedia UNO Drum Machine is a powerful new drum machine for the masses
The IK Multimedia UNO Drum machine combines the power of 6 analog drum engines with the flexibility of 56 PCM engines.
Here’s everything that affects the sound of your drums
When buying a new drum kit, there is a lot to consider when it comes to getting the right tone. Here are the most important factors to keep in mind.
NAMM 2019: Roland rolls out the TM-1 trigger module for drummers who want to combine acoustic and electronic percussion live
New at NAMM 2019 is the new Roland TM-1 drum module, featuring two high-tech trigger inputs that are built for the stage or the studio.
Here are the best cymbal packs money can buy
There are plenty of good reasons to buy a cymbal pack, but once you know you want to, you'll need to find the right one. Here are the best cymbal packs.
Alesis releases Strike MultiPad percussion pad just in time for the holidays
The all-new Alesis Strike MultiPad comes jam-packed out of the box and includes a surprising amount of extra features and abilities for such a slim machine.
Soundbrenner’s new “Core” musicians smartwatch met its Kickstarter goal in 14 minutes
Music startup Soundbrenner announced a new follow-up model to their widely popular "Pulse" in early October and quickly surpassed their Kickstarter goal.
NAMM 2018: Yamaha announces DTX402 series entry-level electronic drum kit
At NAMM 2018, Yamaha has unveiled the a new entry-level electronic drum kit, the Yamaha DTX402 Series, as well as the new Crosstown lightweight hardware.
Best drum kits for beginners
There are a ton of drum kits out there, but they're not all a good choice for beginners. Hence this guide. Here are the best drum kits for beginners.
Everything you need to know about cymbal alloys
The cymbals are an important part of any drummer’s setup, and a set of great-sounding cymbals can really make or break how a drum kit sounds. Sure, a great drum sound is largely down to the player — but having good-sounding drums and cymbals certainly doesn’t hurt. Some may not be aware, however, that cymbals can be made out of a variety of different materials, and most are made ...[Read More]
Top 10 must-have accessories every drummer needs
Playing the drums can be a lot of fun, but it can also be quite the hassle — between setting your drums up, tuning them, selecting the right heads, and so on, there’s a lot of time spent, well, not drumming. That’s why we’ve put together this guide of drum accessories — to help you get past all the extra stuff and spend more time doing what playing the drums is all ab...[Read More]