AKG Perception 420 Review
My first experience with the Perception series microphones was with the 200 model. I was so impressed with its performance on a live recording... Read more »
Drums News
Jun 3, 2010, 12:00 AM
Jun 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Batter Head
Also known as the “top head.” The batter head is the drum head that is struck by the drummer/drum sticks, as opposed to the second head, which... Read more »
Jun 1, 2010, 8:00 AM
Day 5: Reason 5 and Record 1.5
The Five Days of Reason and Record wind down with another cool new feature for the respective upcoming version 5 and version 1.5 releases. (The... Read more »
May 24, 2010, 8:00 AM
More Artist Videos
We’ve announced several of these, but they’ve all been so cool, we’re going to continue with the latest batch: The latest Artist Videos from... Read more »
May 24, 2010, 12:00 AM
Shell Pack
When packaging drums, some manufacturers put together “shell packs,” which are drum kits without the snare stand, snare drum, cymbals, cymbal... Read more »
May 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Drum Throne
The seat upon which a drummer sits while playing a drum kit. Drum thrones can range from very simple stools to elaborate seats with hydraulic... Read more »
May 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Bass Drum
In jazz, pop, country, rock, and other styles that use drum kits, “bass drum” is a synonym for “kick drum.” In orchestral and marching band... Read more »
May 10, 2010, 12:00 AM
Straight Stand
1. A microphone stand that consists of a single vertical post to the top of which a mic clip is attached. Straight stands generally allow height... Read more »
May 5, 2010, 12:00 AM
Drum Set
Synonym for "drum kit" and/or "trap kit." Read more »
May 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Trap Kit
A synonym for “drum kit.” This term was used earlier, when drums and percussion were beginning to be assembled into a single “station,” playable... Read more »