How to Take Care of Your Body as a Drummer
Drumming is probably the most taxing instrument to play because you’re using so many joints and limbs. Your body is a well-oiled machine and... Read more »
Drums News
Jun 7, 2022, 8:42 AM
Jun 6, 2022, 5:39 PM
The Best Electronic Drum Sets – You Need to Hear These!
Once you decide it’s time to buy an electronic drum kit, there are key factors to consider that are important to all drummers, such as:... Read more »
Jun 3, 2022, 1:00 PM
Hot New Gear from NAMM 2022
After two long years, NAMM finally returns as the world’s largest in-person gear conference! To celebrate, we’ve hand selected some of the most... Read more »
Jun 3, 2022, 8:00 AM
A Different Shade of View: Knocked Loose Guitarists Nicko Calderon, Isaac Hale Talk Art & Process
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with guitarists Isaac Hale and Nicko Calderon, of hardcore band Knocked Loose, for a discussion of... Read more »
Snare Drum Buying Guide
The snare drum is arguably the most important sound behind the kit. It’s certainly the most recognizable. Catch five seconds of “Hurts So Good,”... Read more »
Jun 2, 2022, 8:00 AM
Do Snare Wires Really Change Your Sound? – with Sound Samples
Plenty of drummers will agonize over their snare heads, snare beds, and snare mechanisms yet completely overlook the unsung hero of a great... Read more »
May 13, 2022, 9:30 PM
Audix Kick and Snare Microphones Demo
Shop the Audix KS-COMBO Kick and Snare combo microphone pack at Sweetwater More videos like Audix Kick and Snare Microphones Demo If you’re... Read more »
May 9, 2022, 2:00 PM
The Ultimate Pop-punk Gear Guide for Guitar, Bass, and Drums
Dozens of Sweetwater Sales Engineers grew up as fans and players of pop-punk. Whether you’re a newbie or looking to upgrade your gear, our... Read more »
May 2, 2022, 12:00 PM
The Theatrics of David Bowie
Magician? Pop star? Alien from another planet? However you choose to refer to him, David Bowie left a staggering impact on the Earth he left... Read more »
Apr 26, 2022, 12:00 PM
It’s Not a Phase, Mom: Pop-punk’s (Not So) Surprising Resurgence
A sudden renewed interest in pop-punk is being termed a “revival” by many. With a new wave of diverse young bands, My Chemical Romance resuming... Read more »