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Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM

Istanbul Agop Cymbal Series Sound Comparison | Xist, OM & More!

Hear some of Istanbul Agop’s top-selling cymbal series side by side in this sound demo and comparison so you can figure out which series is... Read more »
Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 AM

6 Hacks Every Drummer Should Know

All drummers appreciate a good life hack. If it’s guaranteed to save us time, money, or effort, we’re all for a change in routine. The following... Read more »

The Bass Drum Breakdown: Function, Footwork & Double Pedals

The bass drum has been the beating heart of the drum set — and of music in general — for centuries. Long before the bass drum was the bedrock of... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 AM

How to Prepare Your Drum Kit for Recording

Recording live acoustic drums can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit nerve-wracking. A drum kit is a complex instrument with tons of... Read more »
Jul 26, 2026, 11:06 AM

How to List Like a Pro on Gear Exchange

Every musician has a piece of gear they’ve outgrown. Maybe it’s the guitar that got you started, a synth you bought on impulse, or just one too... Read more »
Jul 22, 2026, 8:25 AM

Kick Drum Mic Shootout – with Sound Samples

How much difference can a microphone make in the sound of your kick drum? You might be surprised. I decided to try out a variety of kick mics in... Read more »
Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

A Merry Metal Medley | “O Holy Night” | “O Come, Emmanuel”

Sweetwater content creators Jordan Houghton and Casey Cooper take on Jordan’s metal medley of “O Holy Night” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” with... Read more »
Jul 18, 2026, 8:58 AM

How to Soundproof a Room for Drums

When it comes to practice volume, acoustic drummers have gotten the short end of the stick (pun intended). After all, most of us can just turn... Read more »
Jul 16, 2026, 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... Read more »
Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

11 Best Virtual Drummer VSTs

A Look at 11 of the Top Drum VSTs Acoustic drums can be challenging to record; they require numerous microphones, a sharp technique, a... Read more »

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