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Custom In-Ear Monitors – Advice from an Experienced Musician

Custom In-Ear Monitors – Advice from an Experienced Musician

Once you go with custom in-ear monitors (IEMs), you'll never want to go back to using universal monitors again. In this article, we take you through everything you need to know. I've personally used a pair of UE5-Pros over the last few years when drumming. They are on the cheaper end of custom IEMs, but the sound ...

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The Best Drum Risers for Acoustic and Electronic Drums

The Best Drum Risers for Acoustic and Electronic Drums

When you’re playing on stage as a drummer, it’s easy to feel underappreciated as all the other musicians are visually blocking you on stage. That's where drum risers come into play! The fact that you’re sitting behind the wall of drums and everybody else is standing doesn’t really help in that situation. The best ...

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The 5 Best Hot Rod Drumsticks of 2026 (Multi-Rods, Rutes)

The 5 Best Hot Rod Drumsticks of 2026 (Multi-Rods, Rutes)

Hot rod drumsticks are a type of drum beater where thin wooden sticks are wrapped together. It gives you a sound that’s somewhere in between a standard drumstick and the brush. In this article, I'm going to present to you our round-up of some of the best options on the market today. Starting with my top ...

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Moongel Damper Pads (Review, Alternatives, DIY Options)

Moongel Damper Pads (Review, Alternatives, DIY Options)

Moongel Damper pads are one of the most popular products to dampen drums and reduce overtones. We’ll tell you all you need to know while also discussing alternative and DIY options. Drum dampening is a very common studio and practice tool for drums. Drummers use all kinds of methods to change the sound of their drums, ...

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The 7 Best Drum Brushes of 2026 (Metal, Nylon, Retractable)

The 7 Best Drum Brushes of 2026 (Metal, Nylon, Retractable)

Looking for a great pair of drum brushes for your acoustic drums? They are heavily used in Jazz and Blues music, but drummers of many various genres use them. They are also used as a lower volume alternative to sticks. Drummers use different techniques when playing them, but the most iconic one is a frisky, crispy ...

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The 8 Best Bass Drum Pedals (2026) for Acoustic and Electronic Drums

The 8 Best Bass Drum Pedals (2026) for Acoustic and Electronic Drums

A bass drum pedal is an absolute must-have gear for any drummer ever. It doesn't matter what genre you play. If you have a bass drum, you need a bass drum pedal. And a really good one at that. While many beginners and some intermediate drum kits come with a factory bass drum pedal, they are, at best, adequate. ...

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The 7 Best Types of Drum Keys – Pick Your Favorite!

The 7 Best Types of Drum Keys – Pick Your Favorite!

A drum key is a valuable piece of gear used to adjust the pitch of the drum. A drum key turns the square-headed tension rods on most drum shells and some hardware, making it an essential tuning tool. Did you know that there are lots of different types of drum keys? They all do the same thing (turn lugs on your ...

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The 7 Best Drum Rugs and Mats (2026)

The 7 Best Drum Rugs and Mats (2026)

Drum rugs shouldn't be an afterthought. They are vital to make sure that you keep your drum set in place while protecting the floor below. Once you start feeling your bass drum creeping during a performance, it all goes down the drain. Drum rugs solve that! Drum rugs are not merely for decor purposes. Their main ...

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The 7 Best Pelican Case Alternatives (2026) for Gear Protection

The 7 Best Pelican Case Alternatives (2026) for Gear Protection

Pelican cases are fantastic for protecting a wide variety of fragile gear and equipment. However, they can come at premium prices, so we're going to delve into some alternative options in this article. These sturdy cases have numerous uses especially to protect products that are fragile such as cameras and ...

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DrumDial Review – Precision Drum Tuner

DrumDial Review – Precision Drum Tuner

If there's one common thing that many drummers feel inferior about, it's tuning drums! Drum tuning can be quite a difficult task to get the hang of. DrumDial makes this process quite a bit easier. Above, you can see some pictures of my own DrumDial. I've had this one for quite a few years and it's still in good ...

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The 5 Best Drum Stick Holders (2026)

The 5 Best Drum Stick Holders (2026)

You're in the middle of a gig and your hands tighten up. You start getting worried that you might drop a stick. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy! You drop one, but thankfully you pick up a spare from your stick holder without missing a beat! Even if you never drop a drumstick, it's still very useful to have a ...

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