To make a drum cover – and have it appeal to a large crowd – may sound easy at first glance. However, a lot is going on behind the scenes that you may not be aware of. To make matters worse, some YouTube drummers can make the challenge of recording drum covers seem much easier …
Lights, Camera, and Action: How to Film and Edit a Drum Cover Read More »
Wuhan cymbals are held in high regard as some of the best cymbals money can buy. With their design, pitch, sound, price, and quality, you’re looking at something that will last you a long time and give you maximum creative control over your musical endeavors. This might come as a surprise, but nearly all drummers …
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Alesis has rightfully earned the title of being today’s leading music tech giant, and they’ve done this by creating instruments that are both high quality and affordable. Ever since their first release in 1984 (the XT Reverb), Alesis has contributed some of the most versatile and capable musical instruments to the community. Alesis understandably captures …
If you are one of those parents who fantasize about their kids becoming musical prodigies, or you’ve just discovered a voluntary interest in music in them, then you have come to the right place. Today, I’ll be analyzing what makes a good drum set for kids to start learning on, as well as why the Mendini Junior …
From leading soldiers into wars to being the central hub of any modern drum kit, snare drums have been a part of our culture for centuries now. It all began with legendary drummers like Ringo Starr and Neil Peart, who pushed their eclectic drum tones into the limelight. These days, everyone from Chad Smith to …
Mendini Snare Drum Set Review and Guide – Good Entry-Level Contender? Read More »
Freedrum is a virtual drumming kit that has taken the drumming world by storm. Users get a feel of playing real drums when they are actually just air-drumming – something that we were all admittedly guilty of loving when we were kids. Freedrum has created what it calls the “most affordable way to learn the …
The Future Of Drumming? It May Very Well Be! (My Freedrum Review and Guide) Read More »
These days, electronic drums have become a staple in electronic music, in addition to many other types of fusion genres. A lot of drummers who would otherwise play mainly on acoustic drums are also trying their hands on electronic drums these days. This is a legitimate, fundamental building tool for drummers who like experimenting with …
A Decent E-Kit That Doesn’t Break the Bank? My Alesis DM6 Review and Guide Read More »
DW Performance is held among some of the top names by the drumming community for more than one reason. Whether it’s the quality of drum shells, their construction, or the overall sound of the kit, DW seems to strike an incredible balance between all these variables in each and every drum kit they produce. DW recently …
A Surprisingly Solid and Affordable Drum Kit? My DW Performance Series 4-Piece Review Read More »
Following up on the remarkable feats achieved by the SD 2000 e-drum kit, Simmons decided to introduce the SD550, a 5-piece electronic drum kit with mesh heads. This iteration was a marked improvement over its older brother, which employed advanced, “tensionable” mesh heads for variable attack and expressiveness. The SD550 comes in a familiar configuration …
Drumming Your Way to Victory: My Simmons SD550 Review and Guide Read More »
In early 2011, Alesis launched the DM7, which was a marked improvement over many of its counterparts in the same affordable price range. This USB kit was loaded with some of the best functionalities and sounds at the time. However, the new Alesis DM7X is an enhanced version of its older brother. It offers more pads and features while …
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