Roland VQD106, Or How to Make the Drummer Quieter! – Review
09 Sep in Drums
Roland set out to achieve the impossible and make drummers quieter! Do the VQD106 succeed or is this a gimmick? Read on...
235 Results for "Drums"
Roland V-Drums TD716 – The Best e-Drum Kit Ever?
26 Aug in Drums
Roland’s new flagship V-Drums kit, the TD716, redefines the e-Drum experience, aided by the stunning V71 module.
Forever 89 Visco Drum Designer is Now a Synthesizer – Review!
It's getting tonal now. Forever 89 Visco has transformed into an awesome synth tool with many interesting features in version 2.0. The update is free!
Arturia Mix DRUMS: Shape Your Drums to Perfection
12 Jun in Studio
The new Arturia Mix DRUMS plugin is a specialized processor for sculpting drum sounds in your DAW with saturation, reverb, and distortion.
Roland DrumLink – Go Wireless With Your V-Drums – Available Now!
13 May in Drums
Available to buy now, the new Roland DrumLink products deliver wireless connectivity for the cable-conscious V-Drummer.
EFNOTE PRO 500X e-Drum Kit – Small But Mighty
31 Mar in Drums
EFNOTE expand their X range with the new PRO 500X kit, launched at the Europe Drum Show, a compact but hugely playable and expressive e-Drum kit.
Software Deals: Bargains from Arturia, McDSP, Steven Slate & More
This week, you’ve got the chance to save almost 50% on the Arturia V Collection X! Other bargains are coming from McDSP, Steven Slate Audio, and Cherry Audio.
BFD 3.5 – The Drum Plugin Gets Bigger and Better!
BFD gets a healthy update to version 3.5, but can it cut it against the other big drum plugin kids?
Yamaha DTX6K5-M e-Drum Kit – Real Feel, Small Footprint
24 Jan in Drums
Expect compact size with big performance from the new DTX6 range flagship, the DTX6K5-M, with dual-layer Remo mesh heads!
Modbap Trinity 2.0: Big Upgrade for the Digital Drum Module
22 Jan in Synths
Modbap Trinity 2.0 is a major update for the multichannel Eurorack drum module with more presets, more control, and two completely new sound engines!
Alesis Crimson III – Return of the Red One
20 Jan in Drums
The Alesis Crimson III is the latest iteration of its very popular mid-range e-Drum kit, getting a much-needed module upgrade.
Soft Drums Lite, LS-1173, Honest Overdrive: Free Plugins of the Week
12 Jan in Studio
Looking for mellow drum sounds? Soft Drums Lite is just what you need! Other freebies include an API-inspired EQ and preamp and a versatile distortion plugin.
EFNOTE 3 Style A – 50% Less Crash!
10 Jan in Drums
The EFNOTE 3 Style A delivers a minimally different alternative to the EFNOTE 3 Style B. Can you spot the difference?
The Best Drum Overheads for Studio Recording
Capturing a drum kit is a challenge, but with the best drum overheads, your job becomes a lot easier. Let's check out which mics work best.
Erica Synths PERKONS HD-01: Firmware Update 1.2 With Sample Import, Delay Sync and More
18 Dec 2024 in Synths
Owners of the Erica Synth PERKONS HD-01 can look forward to a firmware update! Among other things, the new version allows you to import your own samples.
5 Great Apartment Friendly e-Drums for Christmas
03 Dec 2024 in Drums
A guide to the best, smallest and quietest e-Drums for Christmas that you can gift the budding drummer in your family, we look at five small footprint kits that won't annoy your neighbours.
Drumbeam, Biotron and the History of MIDI: Synth Journal
07 Nov 2024 in Synths
Drumbeam is an infinitely customizable drum controller that looks like a dream come true for electronic live sets. Check it out in this week's Synth Journal!
Alesis Nitro Pro XL and Nitro Amp: Upgrades for the E-Drum Series
29 Oct 2024 in Drums
Alesis releases the Nitro Pro XL and the Nitro Amp, a bigger e-drum kit and a drum amp at very reasonable prices.
Alesis Strata Core: All The Power, Less of The Bulk
22 Oct 2024 in Drums
The ever-increasing trend for eDrum kits with full-size shells can mean more expense and more space required. The Alesis Strata Core may just be the perfect compromise.
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2.5 Update Announced
The XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2.5 Update brings an interface overhaul with a smattering of new features including the new Trig Gate effect.
How to Get a Punchy Drum Sound: Just Make It Slap
Getting a punchy drum sound is one of the key aspects of achieving a great mix in the many styles of music production we hear today.
Roland V-Drums Quiet Design: Silent Drumming?
03 Oct 2024 in Drums
Roland has announced the latest in their V-Drums range, the V-Drums Quiet Design, which allegedly is a revolution in e-Drum and home drumming design.
