Don’t Skimp On Interface Quality
It’s fun to spend most of your budget on “sexy” pieces of gear — guitars, synths, amps, pedals, and so on; basically, the items that you can use... Read more »
Drums News
Dec 29, 2016, 8:18 AM
Dec 21, 2016, 6:56 PM
Avid Releases Pro Tools 12.7
We posted a teaser back on December 8 about the upcoming release of the next version of Pro Tools, and now the release date is here! Avid has... Read more »
Dec 20, 2016, 5:42 PM
PreSonus Releases Notion 6.1
PreSonus has updated Notion, their notation software application, to version 6.1. In addition to dozens of bug fixes, the new update includes:... Read more »
Dec 14, 2016, 6:42 PM
Can I Use Unbalanced Cables with Balanced Equipment?
You can — with some caveats. The advantage of using balanced cables to connect between balanced outputs and balanced inputs is that balanced... Read more »
Dec 14, 2016, 2:30 AM
Latin Percussion Matador Stave Cajons Reviewed
Nick D’Virgilio presents two cajons by Latin Percussion: the Matador Quinto Cajon, and the Matador Tumba Cajon. LP’s proud tradition in conga... Read more »
Dec 13, 2016, 1:33 AM
Gretsch Drums Brooklyn 4-Piece Shell Pack Review
Nick D’Virgilio presents the Gretsch Drums Brooklyn four-piece shell pack. The Gretsch Brooklyn 4-piece Shell Pack boasts vintage tone that can... Read more »
Dec 8, 2016, 7:30 PM
The Journey of a Pearl Music City Custom Drum Kit
Join Nick D’Virgilio as he heads down to the Pearl factory in Nashville to witness the birth of a Music City Custom drum kit. You’ll get to see... Read more »
Dec 6, 2016, 4:05 PM
Best Drum Sets Under $1000
Many drummers (or even the parents of future drummers) don’t realize that it’s possible to get a respectable kit, with name-brand cymbals and... Read more »
Dec 5, 2016, 7:22 PM
Gotta Gig? Bring Backups!
Yes, backing up your computer data is vital. But this article is about another kind of backup: redundant gear, so that if something goes wrong,... Read more »
Dec 2, 2016, 3:04 AM
Pearl Ash Cajon and Eco Acoustic Cajon Review
Nick D’Virgilio presents two cool cajons from Pearl: the Ash Cajon and the Eco-Acoustic Cajon. Ash is a light and resonant wood that, as the... Read more »