plugged in Archives - DRUM! Magazine

8 Creative Challenges For E-Drums to Mess With Your Mind & Body

By Norman Weinberg Do your beats suﬀer from stagnation? Are your chops chipped? Is your independence inadequate? Well, have we got the solution for you! ... Read More

How To Set Up Electronic Drum Set: 10 Things To Do First

By Norman Weinberg Okay, so you’ve just bought your new e-kit from your local music store and it’s time to open the box, set it up, and start playing. But wait!... Read More

Minimalist Miking Techniques: How To Record a Drum Set With 2-3 Microphones (Or Just 1)

BY JAKE WOOD | FROM THE OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE OF DRUM! Hi, my name is Jake, and I’m a recovering mike-aholic. Back when I was a junkie I’d do anything to get m... Read More

Best Drum Microphones for Live Performance With Buying Guide

BY MIKE SNYDER If you are wondering which are the best drum microphones for live performance, you have come to the right place. But how do you choose among all ... Read More

How To Recreate Drum Sounds Of The 1970s

BY GARRETT HAINES The 1970's were a rich era for rock, disco, funk, country, and just about any other style that relied on a solid backbeat. But the types of d... Read More

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Drum Triggers* (*But Were Afraid To Ask)

BY MIKE SNYDER Drummers have triggered electronics from acoustic drums for more than 30 years (yes, we did have running water and electricity back then too), b... Read More

Electronic Vs. Acoustic Drums: Will A Clear Winner Emerge?

BY NORMAN WEINBERG | FROM THE SUMMER 2018 ISSUE OF DRUM As hard as it might be to believe, some in the drumming community still hold an anti-electronics bias.... Read More

A Drummer’s Glossary Of Studio Terms

BY GARRETT HAINES | FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE'S MAY 2018 ISSUE Going into a professional studio to record can result in some of the most fun you’ll have as a drummer... Read More

10 Things To Do First With Your New E-Kit

From DRUM! Magazine’s July 2017 Issue | By Norman Weinberg Okay, so you’ve just bought your new e-kit from your local music store and it’s time to pull it out o... Read More

Building A Better Hybrid

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 t... Read More