How to Tune Drums
Good tuning is foundational to getting a good drum tone. As with any instrument, it can take years to develop an ear for what a properly tuned... Read more »
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No drummer is an island, entire of itself. It’s only in listening to and learning from our peers and idols that we’re able to reach our full... Read more »
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7 Seriously Cool Drum Tuning Tricks
While there are loads of steps you can take to shape drum tones — muffling, miking, processing, etc. — the most holistic approach is tuning.... Read more »
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3 Iconic Drum Kits and the Stories Behind Them
There are certain drummers who are as remembered for their iconic setups as their contributions to some of modern music’s greatest hits. No,... Read more »
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14 Bass Lines Busier Than You Remember — Have a Listen!
Pop radio is full of songs where the bass line is the focal point. Pink Floyd’s “Money.” Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust.” Paul Simon’s “You... Read more »
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Self-contained Percussion Rigs for the Singing Guitarist
The stomp-strum movement that has emerged in recent years has empowered many guitarists to take their full-band live energy to the solo stage.... Read more »
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11 Great Ways to Leave Your Amp at Home
You’re not likely to find a building with as many unswerving amp apologists as Sweetwater. If we’re not playing ’em or recording ’em, then we’re... Read more »
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Best Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones Under $500
It would have seemed impossible to get a truly professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone for less than $500 just 15 years ago. Anyone... Read more »
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6 Big Pedals That Are Worth the Space
Pound for pound, today’s large-format guitar pedals offer tones and features you’d be hard-pressed to find in a mini equivalent. Whether it’s an... Read more »
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Wake Up Digital Guitars with Plug-ins – Take a Listen!
Guitar modelers have been a real game changer for the self-produced guitarist. Floorboards from Kemper, Line 6, HeadRush, BOSS, Zoom, and Neural... Read more »