From the January 2017 issue of DRUM! | By Christopher Kelley Electronic drums and percussion have evolved considerably in the last several decades. It wasn’t that long ago that many drummers eyed electronics with suspicion, or even outright hostility. In that view, drum machines, samplers, and other electronic instruments were an existential threat to “real” drummers who played “real” drums. Fast forward to the 21st century, and it’s now difficult to find a professional drummer who doesn’t utilize at least … Continue reading Building A Better Hybrid