Pre-GearFest Amplified Workshops
Back by popular demand! Sweetwater’s Amplified Workshops take place the day before GearFest officially starts — on June 16, right here on the... Read more »
Drums News
May 11, 2016, 6:34 PM
May 10, 2016, 10:16 AM
How to Get a Great Snare Drum Sound by Sweetwater
Mark Hornsby and Nick D’Virgilio share some techniques for capturing great snare drum tones. For this video, Mark has chosen a Telefunken M80... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:28 PM
Billboard Releases Top 2015 Money-makers List
Billboard magazine has released their list of the top money-making musicians/bands for 2015. It’s an interesting list both from the obvious... Read more »
May 5, 2016, 7:09 PM
Avid Releases Sibelius 8.3
Avid has announced the latest update to the Sibelius notation software, version 8.3. The new version includes more than 60 improvements, such as... Read more »
May 5, 2016, 10:40 AM
Yamaha Live Custom 4-piece Shell Pack Review by Sweetwater
Nick D’Virgilio presents the Yamaha Live Custom four-piece shell pack. It delivers a big, meaty sound that’s ideal for live situations but gives... Read more »
Apr 29, 2016, 10:16 AM
How to Mic a Drum Kit by Sweetwater
Mitch Gallagher and Nick D’Virgilio share techniques for capturing a great sound from an acoustic drum kit. After the video, click the links... Read more »
Apr 29, 2016, 10:16 AM
How to Mic a Kick Drum by Sweetwater
Mark Hornsby and Nick D’Virgilio offer some tried-and-true techniques for capturing great kick drum tone. For this video Mark has chosen a... Read more »
Apr 29, 2016, 7:34 AM
Should I Pan from the Perspective of the Drummer or the Audience?
There’s no correct answer to this question. Some mix engineers vary their drum panning based on the sonic portrait they’re painting with their... Read more »
Apr 27, 2016, 8:06 PM
Remo Belli Passes
Remo Belli, founder and namesake of Remo, has passed away. Born in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1927, Belli developed an interest in drums at an early... Read more »
Apr 26, 2016, 6:36 PM
Branding for Musicians Workshop
Our friends at Disc Makers are hosting a free webinar on June 2 on a topic that is vital for all musicians: how to develop and promote a unique... Read more »