Step into any studio today and you will see how essential VST plugins have become. This technology is even more prevalent in home studios where it can be difficult to record original instruments due to a lack of resources.Thankfully, VST plugins are a great way of getting realistic instrument sounds. Drum VST plugins may be …
Drumming is one of the most difficult instruments to learn and requires a lot of time and practice. It’s also well known amongst drummers that all of this practice can cause serious damage to hearing and can even lead to permanent hearing loss and conditions such as tinnitus. Some drummers use earplugs or simple everyday headphones …
A drum set is so much more than just the drums themselves. There are lots of different pieces of equipment that play an integral part in setting up your kit, and one of these pieces is the Hi-Hat stand. The Hi-Hat stand has no bearing on the drums themselves, but it plays a very important part …
Learning how to play the drums is an exciting yet challenging task – mostly because not everyone has access to their own drum kit 24/7. You might want to practice your part in the school band without waking up mom and dad, or you might be desperate to scratch up on your skills when touring …
Buying an electronic drum amp might feel like a quick google search, but once you get the webpages open it can be hard to figure out which amps are good for your drum. There are tones of guitar amps on the market and hardly any drum amps, so you might be tempted to buy a …
How well you play the drums is directly related to how good a throne you have. That may sound unlikely, but it’s true. A drum throne provides comfort and stability, a study base from which you play. The more you practice, the more you’ll come to appreciate these things.By investing in a good drum throne …
If you regularly play shows in a band, you may have only used wedge monitors placed at the side of your drums to help you hear yourself and the rest of your band, in order to keep in time with each other. Unfortunately, depending on the size of the venue and quality of the monitor, …
Whether you’re looking to get into music production or you simply can’t find a drummer in your area, a drum machine is an essential bit of gear that can take your sonic creativity to untold heights. Unfortunately for beginners, they’re incredibly complex instruments.Packed with esoteric workflows unique to each manufacturer, complex midi sequencing protocols, and …
I like to be one of those drummers who actually add to the music, not one of those guys who sit in a room 24/7 trying to outwit or outplay another drummer – Dave LombardoThe mantra that the father of the double kick lives by should be enough to inspire any drummer to up their …
When it comes to recording the rhythmic beats of your drums, the quality of your overhead mics can make or break a record. Therefore, you need to get your hands on a set of overheads that are high in quality, suited to your individual needs, and will consistently deliver great results. Unfortunately, finding the best …
