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, we’re going to present to you our round-up of some of the best options on the market today. The Best Hot-Rods, … Read more
Thinking of giving your toddler a head start in learning drums? In this post, we show you 7 of the best drum sets for toddlers. Playing a musical instrument is incredibly beneficial for children. It teaches the development of motor skills, academic development, self-expression, and confidence (read our post here to learn more). They are … Read more
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 … Read more
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 definitely a frisky, … Read more
The Kalimba is a simple yet beautiful instrument to play. The mellow and heavenly sound of this native Zimbabwean instrument has become very popular. In this article, we take you through some of the best options to buy online. Kalimbas generally have a wooden body with a resonator box than has 17 metal plucks on … Read more
An Ocean drum is a double-sided drum filled with small metal beads, which produce a nice, relaxing and mellow sound of waves when moved around. Differing from the velocity of moving, you can get both very gentle wave sounds but also sounds of crashing waves. This is what gave them the name. They have been … Read more
You may have your fill of drum kit sounds, but are you looking to branch out to adding more percussive elements to your tracks? We take you through the best options in this article. If you’re looking for drum kit plugins, then check out our article on the best drum vst plugins. Many instruments belong … Read more
The snare is a vital part of your drum set. A high quality stand will stand the test of time and keep it adjusted exactly in the right position. It’s best to find a relatively heavy duty snare stand. More sturdy stands will generally last for far longer than using light and cheap gear. That … Read more
In this article, we focus on the removal of drums from songs. Drums are spread over various parts of the frequency spectrum, which can make removing them a difficult task. It’s almost impossible to completely remove drums from a song, but you can reduce the volume of them within the mix (at the cost of … Read more
On the lookout for a great bass drum pedal? This article is for you! Bass drum pedals are hugely important for your drum set. There are so many options on the market today, with so many different designs. Less experienced drummers may feel a little bit confused. This article talks about some of the best … Read more