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Nick D'Virgilio

Sweetwater's Nick D'Virgilio is a world-renowned drummer/singer/songwriter who has played for such artists as Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and Tears For Fears, as well as Cirque Du Soleil's touring show, TOTEM. D'Virgilio has carved out a major presence in the progressive rock world with his former band, Spock's Beard, and with his current band, Big Big Train. At Sweetwater, Nick creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews, teaches music/pro audio classes, and serves as the first-call session drummer for Sweetwater Studios.

Articles by Nick D'Virgilio

Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM

How to Choose the Best Drumheads for You

When it comes to drums, heads and tuning are everything. Choosing the right heads for your kit can spell the difference between an instrument... Read more »

Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 AM

Love Your Practice Pad

Practice! We are talking about practice!Allen Iverson If you’re a sports fan, especially a basketball fan, then you may remember Allen Iverson’s... Read more »

Jun 23, 2026, 8:04 AM

Gretsch Drums USA Black Nickel Over Bell Brass Snare Drum Demo

Bell brass snares pack complex, rounded bite that tonally straddles a line between brilliance and darkness. This 6.5-inch x 14-inch Gretsch USA... Read more »

Jun 22, 2026, 1:26 PM

How to Mic Drums for Recording, Part 1 | Two Microphones

In this series, we are going to get into how to record drums. It doesn’t matter if you are using just two microphones or using 10 or more —... Read more »

Jun 19, 2026, 9:07 AM

Zildjian SD4680 Cymbal Demo

Nick D’Virgilio shows off the latest addition to Zildjian’s affordable S Series cymbal family: S Dark! Cymbals in the Zildjian S Dark cymbal... Read more »

Jun 16, 2026, 8:52 AM

Roland V-Drums TD-02K and TD-02KV Electronic Drum Set Demo

Drum set dynamo Nick D’Virgilio puts the TD-02 series of Roland V-Drums through its paces, demonstrating that these compact kits sound anything... 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 »

Feb 9, 2023, 9:00 PM

Elevate Your Drumming Experience: BaldMan Percussion and Big Fat Snare

Big Fat Snare Drum and BaldMan Percussion have teamed up to create the innovative Junky Halo that will spice up your beats and open a whole new... Read more »

Feb 9, 2023, 9:00 PM

Junk Hats: Variations in Sound and Size

Who knew a piece of wood and some chain could be so musical? BaldMan Percussion’s Mike McKee and Danny Young come to Sweetwater HQ to showcase... Read more »

Feb 4, 2023, 4:00 PM

Meinl Polyphonic Crash and Ride Cymbals Demo

Nick D’Virgilio takes us on a guided tour through the Meinl Byzance Polyphonic cymbal range — comprised of crashes, rides, hi-hats, and even a... Read more »

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