Alesis Hi Hat, Pushing The Limits
Electronic drum kits are slowly becoming more and more powerful to a point where they will soon start rivaling their acoustic counterparts.
Ever since this technology first appeared, people were very skeptical...
Meinl MB20 Cymbals – Every Metal Drummer’s Wet Dream
When it comes to drums on any given track, nothing can give the whole song a specific character more than cymbals. They can make a calm track sound aggressive and vice...
The Roland TD4KP a tiny kit that keeps on giving
When electronic drum kits first appeared, most of the drum community labeled it as a fad. Something that will be popular for a short while only to fade away quickly.
Those who...
Roland SPDSX Sampling Pad. A Force Multiplier
The evolution of technology has greatly impacted the world of music. Even the most conservative instruments such as drums have been touched by this new wave of improvement.
First we saw electronic...
Stave Snare Drum – Solid Wood Drumming
In the world of drums, stave design is regarded as the best possible option you can get. These drums are not cheap, but the sound they offer makes up for the...
Roland TD11KV – Midrange Standard
Electronic drum kits have come a long way since they were first introduced. What was once considered to be a gimmick, is a very real and reliable substitute for acoustic...
Roland TD-30 KV: Elite electronic drum kits
When you ask them, most drummers will be critical of electronic drum kits. They will say that nothing sounds like the real thing, and that there is no substitute for wood.
No...
Hi Hat Parts – How Does A Hi Hat Work?
When it comes almost all forms of music, despite the genre, percussion are the key element. They are the anchor of the whole band or composition.
When you think about it, music...
The Cajon Drum. Unusual Percussion Instruments Worthy of Praise
Cajon drum is an instrument not a lot of people have heard about. Even the most experience musicians will rarely ever hear about this type of drum, let alone see it...
2Box DrumIt 5 – New Kid On The Block
Ever since electronic drum kits appeared in early '70s, it was only a matter of time before this technology would go mainstream.
The main argument against electronic drums is the fact that...
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Suzuki Pure Harp: Harmonica for the purists
Harmonica is one of those instruments which appears to be simple, but is quite complex to design.
That is, if you want to make something...
