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Permalink to Claus Hessler on Rudiments Every Drummer Needs to Know

Claus Hessler on Rudiments Every Drummer Needs to Know

Perfecting a practice routine is a challenge for every drummer, and without actively taking lessons, identifying, resolving, and improving blind spots can be difficult. Fortunately, the minds of the masters are a... Read more »
Permalink to Best Professional Drum Sets in 2024

Best Professional Drum Sets in 2024

A studio with constant professional usage demands a percussive centerpiece that sounds impeccable from shell to shell. Similarly, backing bands employ drum kits to steer the ship for audiences of thousands with... Read more »
Permalink to Best Drum Sets in 2024

Best Drum Sets in 2024

The drum industry may not move at the speed of a roaring river, but there's no denying that with each passing year, drum shells become a little heartier, finishes get a little sweeter, and hardware becomes more... Read more »
Permalink to Behind the Scenes at Yamaha’s Grand Plaza Stage | NAMM 2024

Behind the Scenes at Yamaha’s Grand Plaza Stage | NAMM 2024

During his excursion to NAMM 2024, Sweetwater studio scholar Mitch Gallagher caught up with Paul Andrews of DPA Microphones for a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to power Yamaha's impressive Grand Plaza... Read more »
Permalink to Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2024

Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2024

Better pads and smaller processors have ushered in an eDrum renaissance in recent years, with today's electronic kits being sleeker, more powerful, and more affordable than ever before. Whether you're in the market... Read more »
Permalink to Best Snare Drums in 2024

Best Snare Drums in 2024

Choosing the right snare is critical for any style of music. Can you imagine Bill Gibson playing "The Power of Love" on a piccolo? Or Chad Smith playing "Under the Bridge" on an old Slingerland field drum? The vibe... Read more »
Permalink to Claus Hessler on Optimizing Your Kit for Open-handed Drumming

Claus Hessler on Optimizing Your Kit for Open-handed Drumming

Given Claus Hessler's career as an educator, a session artist, a recording musician, and a groove innovator, it should come as no surprise that he's picked up and developed a laundry list of techniques to improve... Read more »
Permalink to Claus Hessler: Open-handed Drumming Secrets Revealed

Claus Hessler: Open-handed Drumming Secrets Revealed

Given Claus Hessler's international renown as an innovator, an educator, and a performer, it should come as no surprise that he's honed and developed multitudes of methods to improve your playing and expand your... Read more »
Permalink to Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000

Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000

Electronic drum sets are catching on en masse, and Sweetwater is thrilled! Long renowned as incredible practice tools for band rehearsals and individual woodshed sessions, electronic drum sets are now recognized by... Read more »
Permalink to Matt Greiner “Count It All as Lost” Drum Playthrough — August Burns Red

Matt Greiner “Count It All as Lost” Drum Playthrough — August Burns Red

Originally featured on August Burns Red's 2013 LP, Rescue & Restore, "Count It All as Lost" continues the band's hallmark trend of pulverizing riffs, laser-focused execution, and breakneck style switch-ups. Of... Read more »
Permalink to Matt Greiner “Creative Captivity” Drum Playthrough | August Burns Red

Matt Greiner “Creative Captivity” Drum Playthrough | August Burns Red

Originally featured on August Burns Red's 2013 LP, Rescue & Restore, "Creative Captivity" sees the band exploring their more melodic side, trading speed for groove yet never abandoning their pension for... Read more »
Permalink to Acoustic vs Electronic Drum Sets: Which Should You Choose?

Acoustic vs Electronic Drum Sets: Which Should You Choose?

Thanks to media outlets like Twitch and YouTube, more players than ever before are vying for their chance to be seen behind the kit. A common question we at Sweetwater get is, "Which type of drum set is right for me... Read more »
Permalink to What’s the Big Deal About Die-cast Hoops?

What’s the Big Deal About Die-cast Hoops?

Drum hoops have undergone significant changes in the past hundred years. Following the rope-and-claw designs of wartime field drums and the "stick chopper" metal hoops of the mid-20th century, the industry... Read more »
Permalink to “Stop Worrying and Sweat It Out” | August Burns Red’s Matt Greiner on Roots, Philosophy & Teamwork

“Stop Worrying and Sweat It Out” | August Burns Red’s Matt Greiner on Roots, Philosophy & Teamwork

August Burns Red's Matt Greiner has been holding down the band's rhythm section since day one, when he and the band were still in high school and practicing in the barn on his family's farmland (that he now... Read more »
Permalink to How to Use Two Mics on One Drum for Astounding Results: Kick & Snare Edition

How to Use Two Mics on One Drum for Astounding Results: Kick & Snare Edition

Miking and recording drums can be one of the most frustrating studio experiences, and the sheer quantity of variables that can influence the outcome is enough to make the whole thing feel like it isn't even worth... Read more »
Permalink to Ludwig NeuSonic Shells: Time-tested Craftsmanship with Modern, Powerful Punch

Ludwig NeuSonic Shells: Time-tested Craftsmanship with Modern, Powerful Punch

Ludwig has honed their percussive mastery for more than a hundred years, having released their first drums in 1909. Their time-tested craftsmanship is on full display with their NeuSonic shell pack, available in 3... Read more »
Permalink to Ludwig Supralite Snare: Rich Overtones, Precise Attack & More

Ludwig Supralite Snare: Rich Overtones, Precise Attack & More

More than a century of refining their craft has led Ludwig to the development of their latest aural offering: the Supralite snare drum. This showstopping snare masterfully merges distinctive sonics with unwavering... Read more »
Permalink to Claus Hessler: Limb Independence Exercises Every Drummer Should Practice

Claus Hessler: Limb Independence Exercises Every Drummer Should Practice

Claus Hessler was only four years old when he first began playing the drums. Over the ensuing 50 years, he's refined and expanded his craft to include session recording, touring, original compositions, and work as a... Read more »
Permalink to Gruv Gear NanoMat: No More Hauling Heavy Rugs with Your Drums!

Gruv Gear NanoMat: No More Hauling Heavy Rugs with Your Drums!

Hauling your drums to and from the studio or the venue for a gig is never a convenient task, but do you also need to lug around a heavy rug that takes up an inordinate amount of space? Actually, it turns out you... Read more »
Permalink to Sabian HHX Complex Praise and Worship Cymbals: Dark Bronze for Gospel, R&B, and More

Sabian HHX Complex Praise and Worship Cymbals: Dark Bronze for Gospel, R&B, and More

With the release of their HHX Complex Praise and Worship cymbals, Sabian's aimed for a dark yet brassy palette of sonic hues, crafting a 5-piece set of hi-hats, a splash, two crashes, and a ride, all with their... Read more »
Permalink to How to Tune Drums

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 bass, tom, or snare drum sounds like. That's why we've put together this... Read more »
Permalink to NAMM 2024 Rumors Confirmed

NAMM 2024 Rumors Confirmed

Shop All Products from NAMM 2024 Though it took a few years to recover, the NAMM Show returns to full strength. The largest, loudest trade show of its kind, NAMM is a celebration of music, technology, and the people... Read more »
Permalink to Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums

Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums

The snare drum. It could rightly be called the heartbeat of pop music. The snare drum propels a song with a strong backbeat and adds immeasurable energy to a groove. So, with it playing such a significant role, how... Read more »
Permalink to Kick Drum Mic Shootout – with Sound Samples

Kick Drum Mic Shootout – with Sound Samples

How much difference can a microphone make in the sound of your kick drum? You might be surprised. I decided to try out a variety of kick mics in the studio — some old standards that I've used throughout my career... Read more »

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