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Pursuit of the Perfect Bass Drum Sound (Many Mics for Many Songs)

By Garrett Haines The bass drum is one of the most important elements in a song. It works in partnership with the bass guitar to create a pulse for the musi... Read More

How to Create Drum Tracks – Ultimate Guide

By Strother Bullins Most drummers would agree that collaborating with a seasoned, knowledgeable engineer and/or producer is an ideal recording situation. Ho... 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

How To Prepare Your Drum Set For The Recording Studio

If you want to capture a high-quality drum recording, you'll need some good equipment, know how to use it, and how to set up your drum set. The more you know a... Read More

Kenny Aronoff and the New Paradigm of Remote Drum Recording

BY JAKE WOOD There’s a joke floating around about Kenny Aronoff. Some of his friends, like Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, like to call him “Can-he Earn-enough.” A... 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

Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin Details the Recording Process for ‘When Legends Rise’

BY NICOLAS GRIZZLE | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF DRUM! Shannon Larkin has been the pounding force behind Godsmack’s heavy beats since 2003’s Faceless. But even... 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

Alesis Strike Pro – In-Depth Review

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE’S MARCH 2018 ISSUE | BY NICOLAS GRIZZLE There are acoustic drum sets with electronic features and electronic d... Read More

Yamaha Shows Off EAD 10 At Winter NAMM 2018

It’s a microphone. It’s a trigger. It’s a recording unit. It’s a sample library. Yamaha’s new EAD-10 is a stereo mic and trigger combo unit that clamps onto the... Read More