Drum Tuning 101: How to Tune Your Drum Set
The drum set can be tuned by ear or using a drum tuner. In order to tune your drum set, you will need the following: A drum key, a drumstick, a drum tuner (though this … Read more
How To Guides
How to Amplify Electronic Drums (2022 Guide)
It’s very easy to amplify electronic drums. You can either use a drum amplifier, a PA system, use a set of drum headphones or connect to a speaker. To use a drum amp, simply connect … 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)
Using backing tracks is a modern and very useful way to make your live performances shine. Backing tracks are often used for effects the are pre-recorded, added back vocals, added layers to emphasize certain parts. … Read more
How to Read Drum Tabs – Quick Start Guide
Drum tabs, also known as drum tablature or drum notation, are a quick and easy option for musicians to read music and learn how to play a song. Tabs are generally more accessible than sheet … Read more
6 Ways to Prevent Blisters When Drumming
Blisters can be a real hindrance for drummers. To prevent blisters you should loosen your grip, mind your force, use drum gloves, tape and grips, sandpaper on drumsticks, or harden the skin. Thankfully, making some … 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