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Top Ten Free Music Software Downloads

BY JIM AIKIN There’s never been a better time to make music on a computer. All you need is a decently fast machine with a large hard drive, some non-cheesy aud... Read More

Onstage Applications: Using Loops Live

BY DAWN RICHARDSON Like it or not, drum loops have become an entrenched element in today’s popular music. Yet some drummers remain turned off by the fact that ... Read More

Choosing Drum Mikes For Live Performance

BY MIKE SNYDER Good drum sounds don’t simply impact your tone – they inspire your performance. The better your drums sound, the better you play. But even the mo... Read More

Proven Tips For Triggering Kicks

BY MIKE SNYDER Drummers can be fickle about the things they hit. Take triggers, for instance. Way back in the roaring ’80s, drummers embraced the ability to tr... Read More

How To Record Electronic Drums

BY JAKE WOOD (Originally published in DRUM! Magazine, 2010) Playing electronic drums can be a lot like practicing to make out with that hideous pillow a cer... Read More

How To Create A Hybrid Electronic-Acoustic Drum Set

BY MIKE SNYDER As an instrument, the “drum set” is constantly changing. Just look back to what was the norm in the 1920s. A contemporary kit barely resembles t... Read More

The Best Apps for musicians

BY JAKE WOOD Are you a musician looking for some awesome apps or tools? You're in luck. This article will review the top music-related Android and iOS apps that... Read More

Studio Tour: At Home With Chester Thompson

STORY & PHOTOS BY RICK MALKIN Lounging in the quiet sanctity of Chester Thompson’s home recording studio, one can’t help but wonder how this humble drummin... Read More