Drum Tuning 101: How to Tune Your Drum Set
Drum tuning has a large impact on the overall sound of your kit. Good tuning can make a cheap drum set sound great and poor tuning can make even the most expensive kit sound bad! … Read more
How To Guides
How to Amplify Electronic Drums
It’s very easy to amplify electronic drums. You can either use a drum amplifier, a PA system, or simply just use a set of drum headphones. To use a drum amp, simply connect the audio … Read more
How to Play Drums in Church (Controlling Volume and Performance Tips)
Playing drums in church can be incredibly rewarding. This articles includes some techniques to use, ways you can prepare, and very importantly, how to play with the appropriate volume and dynamics. We’re going to go … Read more
6 Ways to Create Drum Tracks in Ableton Live (Samples, Drum Racks, Loops, and Plugins)
This article covers 6 different ways to create drum tracks in Ableton Live. We’re going to talk about how to work with drum loops and drum samples. How to use the great stock plugins that … Read more
How to Play Backing Tracks Live (Gear, Tips, Options)
Want to know how to play backing tracks live? This article takes you through the different options you have available, from using your iPad or laptop on stage to getting your hands on some dedicated … Read more
How to Read Drum Tabs – Quick Start Guide
Drum tabs are a great way to quickly figure out how to play parts to drum songs you love. This article will teach you what you need to know to get started. Drum tabs are … Read more
6 Ways to Prevent Blisters When Drumming
Blisters can be a real hindrance for drummers. Thankfully, making some changes to your technique can completely stop blisters from reoccurring! Long sessions with tight drumstick gripping and heavy drumming can make blisters much more … Read more
How To: Trigger Samples, Map MIDI and Sync MIDI With the Roland Octapad SPD-30
This article is just a short how-to to help you understand how to use your Roland Octapad SPD-30 to trigger samples, map MIDI to almost any feature in your DAW, and sync the onboard clock … Read more
How to Create a Music Website – Quick Start Guide
The days are long gone where you would have to pay local web designers thousands of dollars to create a music website. You can now do it on a minimal budget and with limited technical … Read more
How to Soundproof Your Drum Room (9 Tips)
Keeping the noise to an acceptable level can be a big issue for drummers that don’t have the luxury of a dedicated studio. If you’re thinking about soundproofing your drum room, this is the guide … Read more