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Permalink to 5 Funky Things We Saw on Gear Exchange – April 2024
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5 Funky Things We Saw on Gear Exchange – April 2024

Got gear lying around the studio that you don't find yourself using? Sell it on Sweetwater's Gear Exchange! Catered specifically toward musicians, Gear Exchange makes it simple to flip your used studio gear —... Read more »
Permalink to Celebrating Earth Day: Sweetwater’s Commitment to Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Apr 22 2024, 12:00 PM

Celebrating Earth Day: Sweetwater’s Commitment to Sustainability & Social Responsibility

As April brings us out of the darkness of winter, the sunlight dawns on Earth Day! Mother Nature's enduring beauty has inspired countless songs in her honor. But how do we keep the earth thriving and humans happy at... Read more »
Permalink to “There’s No Right or Wrong, Only Preference” | Zakk Wylde on Pantera, Gear & Sonic Identity
Apr 19 2024, 4:00 PM

“There’s No Right or Wrong, Only Preference” | Zakk Wylde on Pantera, Gear & Sonic Identity

Once Philip Anselmo joined Pantera, history was forever changed by the band's spirit of punishing riffs, searing solos, and unrelenting sonic haymakers, with 1990's Cowboys from Hell cementing their legacy as one of... Read more »
Permalink to Gino Banks Jam: How to Get Creative with Meinl Percussion, Cymbals & More
Apr 13 2024, 10:00 AM

Gino Banks Jam: How to Get Creative with Meinl Percussion, Cymbals & More

Son of "the Godfather of Indian jazz" Louis Banks, Gino Banks has spent his life steeped in countless styles of music, theory, history, and performance, equipping him with the multifaceted tool kit needed to become... Read more »
Permalink to Greta Van Fleet: Heart, Sound, and Bearing the Torch Under the Falling Sky
Apr 10 2024, 1:00 PM

Greta Van Fleet: Heart, Sound, and Bearing the Torch Under the Falling Sky

Throughout their meteoric rise, the Grammy Award-winning Greta Van Fleet have attributed their kaleidoscopic blend of classic-rock-fueled audiovisual aesthetics to their Frankenmuth, Michigan, upbringing. Whether... Read more »
Permalink to Greta Van Fleet: Roots, Heart, and Bearing the Torches of Tradition | Rig Tour
Apr 10 2024, 1:00 PM

Greta Van Fleet: Roots, Heart, and Bearing the Torches of Tradition | Rig Tour

At Indianapolis's Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Sweetwater sat down with members of the Grammy Award–winning rock quartet Greta Van Fleet, as well as their crew, during the 2023 leg of their Starcatcher World Tour. Sam... Read more »
Permalink to Why Use Four Mics on a Kick Drum?
Apr 4 2024, 8:00 AM

Why Use Four Mics on a Kick Drum?

When Shawn Dealey, Sweetwater Studios' Producer/Engineer, mentioned that he uses four mics on a kick drum, I was confused. "Four mics? On kick?" I blurted out. "Why in the world would you use four mics on the kick... Read more »
Permalink to Roland V-Drums Buying Guide

Roland V-Drums Buying Guide

If the sheer number of Roland V-Drums products sold at Sweetwater — kits, modules, pads, and accessories — has you scratching your head, then you're not alone. Questions about the differences between V-Drums... Read more »
Permalink to Alesis Strata Prime: Their Most Advanced Kit Yet?
Mar 19 2024, 12:00 PM

Alesis Strata Prime: Their Most Advanced Kit Yet?

Since the earliest days of electronic drum sets, these instruments have remained a staple among musicians looking to innovate their percussive offering. With ongoing advances in sound modeling, recording... Read more »
Permalink to Claus Hessler on Rudiments Every Drummer Needs to Know
Mar 17 2024, 11:00 AM

Claus Hessler on Rudiments Every Drummer Needs to Know

Perfecting a practice routine is a challenge for every drummer, and without actively taking lessons, identifying, resolving, and improving blind spots can be difficult. Fortunately, the minds of the masters are a... Read more »
Permalink to Best Professional Drum Sets in 2024
Feb 27 2024, 8:00 AM

Best Professional Drum Sets in 2024

A studio with constant professional usage demands a percussive centerpiece that sounds impeccable from shell to shell. Similarly, backing bands employ drum kits to steer the ship for audiences of thousands with... Read more »
Permalink to Best Drum Sets in 2024
Feb 26 2024, 8:00 AM

Best Drum Sets in 2024

The drum industry may not move at the speed of a roaring river, but there's no denying that with each passing year, drum shells become a little heartier, finishes get a little sweeter, and hardware becomes more... Read more »
Permalink to Behind the Scenes at Yamaha’s Grand Plaza Stage | NAMM 2024
Feb 25 2024, 1:00 PM

Behind the Scenes at Yamaha’s Grand Plaza Stage | NAMM 2024

During his excursion to NAMM 2024, Sweetwater studio scholar Mitch Gallagher caught up with Paul Andrews of DPA Microphones for a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to power Yamaha's impressive Grand Plaza... Read more »
Permalink to Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2024
Feb 23 2024, 8:00 AM

Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2024

Better pads and smaller processors have ushered in an eDrum renaissance in recent years, with today's electronic kits being sleeker, more powerful, and more affordable than ever before. Whether you're in the market... Read more »
Permalink to Best Snare Drums in 2024
Feb 22 2024, 8:00 AM

Best Snare Drums in 2024

Choosing the right snare is critical for any style of music. Can you imagine Bill Gibson playing "The Power of Love" on a piccolo? Or Chad Smith playing "Under the Bridge" on an old Slingerland field drum? The vibe... Read more »
Permalink to Claus Hessler on Optimizing Your Kit for Open-handed Drumming
Feb 17 2024, 11:00 AM

Claus Hessler on Optimizing Your Kit for Open-handed Drumming

Given Claus Hessler's career as an educator, a session artist, a recording musician, and a groove innovator, it should come as no surprise that he's picked up and developed a laundry list of techniques to improve... Read more »
Permalink to Claus Hessler: Open-handed Drumming Secrets Revealed
Feb 13 2024, 1:00 PM

Claus Hessler: Open-handed Drumming Secrets Revealed

Given Claus Hessler's international renown as an innovator, an educator, and a performer, it should come as no surprise that he's honed and developed multitudes of methods to improve your playing and expand your... Read more »
Permalink to Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000
Feb 12 2024, 9:00 AM

Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000

Electronic drum sets are catching on en masse, and Sweetwater is thrilled! Long renowned as incredible practice tools for band rehearsals and individual woodshed sessions, electronic drum sets are now recognized by... Read more »
Permalink to Matt Greiner “Count It All as Lost” Drum Playthrough — August Burns Red
Feb 10 2024, 10:00 AM

Matt Greiner “Count It All as Lost” Drum Playthrough — August Burns Red

Originally featured on August Burns Red's 2013 LP, Rescue & Restore, "Count It All as Lost" continues the band's hallmark trend of pulverizing riffs, laser-focused execution, and breakneck style switch-ups. Of... Read more »
Permalink to Matt Greiner “Creative Captivity” Drum Playthrough | August Burns Red
Feb 9 2024, 4:00 PM

Matt Greiner “Creative Captivity” Drum Playthrough | August Burns Red

Originally featured on August Burns Red's 2013 LP, Rescue & Restore, "Creative Captivity" sees the band exploring their more melodic side, trading speed for groove yet never abandoning their pension for... Read more »
Permalink to Acoustic vs. Electronic Drum Sets: Which Should You Choose?
Feb 9 2024, 8:00 AM

Acoustic vs. Electronic Drum Sets: Which Should You Choose?

Thanks to media outlets like Twitch and YouTube, more players than ever before are vying for their chance to be seen behind the kit. A common question we at Sweetwater get is, "Which type of drum set is right for me... Read more »
Permalink to What’s the Big Deal About Die-cast Hoops?
Feb 9 2024, 8:00 AM

What’s the Big Deal About Die-cast Hoops?

Drum hoops have undergone significant changes in the past hundred years. Following the rope-and-claw designs of wartime field drums and the "stick chopper" metal hoops of the mid-20th century, the industry... Read more »
Permalink to “Stop Worrying and Sweat It Out” | August Burns Red’s Matt Greiner on Roots, Philosophy & Teamwork
Feb 8 2024, 4:00 PM

“Stop Worrying and Sweat It Out” | August Burns Red’s Matt Greiner on Roots, Philosophy & Teamwork

August Burns Red's Matt Greiner has been holding down the band's rhythm section since day one, when he and the band were still in high school and practicing in the barn on his family's farmland (that he now... Read more »
Permalink to How to Use Two Mics on One Drum for Astounding Results: Kick & Snare Edition
Feb 5 2024, 1:00 PM

How to Use Two Mics on One Drum for Astounding Results: Kick & Snare Edition

Miking and recording drums can be one of the most frustrating studio experiences, and the sheer quantity of variables that can influence the outcome is enough to make the whole thing feel like it isn't even worth... Read more »

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