7 Ways to Improve Your Drum Sound
As drummers, we know that quite a few factors contribute to the “sound” of our drum kits. The results are unique to your preferences and... Read more »
Drums News
Apr 28, 2025, 2:14 PM
Roland V-Drums Buying Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer variety of Roland V-Drums products at Sweetwater? You’re not alone. With so many kits, modules, pads, and... Read more »
Apr 18, 2025, 11:47 AM
When Drummers Get a Corporate Job: Drumming in the Workplace
The new Alesis Strata Club kit is so compact that Adam Tuminaro decided to play it around Sweetwater HQ. Read more »
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 AM
5 Best Used Drum Sets for Sale on Gear Exchange
Every drummer knows the thrill of the hunt. We’ve all heard stories of the thrift store cymbal bag full of vintage Ks or the garage sale kit... Read more »
Apr 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
Sabian AA Mike Portnoy Max Cymbals Demo
The NEW Sabian AA Mike Portnoy Max cymbals open a world of new sonic possibilities and creativity for drummers to explore. Read more »
Apr 15, 2025, 10:42 AM
Alesis Strata Club Electronic Drum Set Demo
Alesis’s Strata Club electronic drum set is the newest addition to its Strata Series, and dare we say — this is a great eKit! Read more »
Apr 14, 2025, 3:00 PM
SJC Custom Drums Frank Zummo Signature Snare Drum Demo — Sweetwater Exclusive
The NEW Sweetwater-exclusive SJC Custom Drums Frank Zummo signature snare drum is a must-have for any and all drummers! Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 10:36 AM
How to Start Your First Band
I started playing drums when I was around 10 or 11 and was performing publicly with my first band shortly after that. After nearly 30 years of... Read more »
Apr 3, 2025, 12:18 PM
World Percussion with Karl Perazzo
Oye como va?! From African origins to further Latin American/Caribbean developments, these world percussion instruments are now ubiquitous... Read more »
Apr 2, 2025, 11:36 AM
How to Mic Drums for Recording, Part 2 | Four Microphones
Welcome to Part 2 of this series on recording drums. We are focusing on the microphones used and how to get the most out of a number of... Read more »