246 Results for "Drums"

Knobula Drum Farm Is a Creative Drum Design Playground for your Eurorack

Knobula Drum Farm lets you 'grow' your own drums! With 16 synthesis models and on-the-fly sampling, this new drum module looks like a happy accident machine!

Recording Drums In Small Rooms: Capture A Clean, Direct Sound

We discuss the limitations of recording drums in small rooms and how to approach the performance, acoustics, and mic placement for the best results.

Choosing a Beginner Drum Kit: The 5 Best Beginner Acoustic Drum Kits

When it comes to choosing a beginner drum kit, there are many things to consider. We have selected five kits for all drum-hungry beginners.

Roland SPD-SX PRO: Version 2.0 Firmware Update Adds Workflow Enhancements, Better Time-Stretching and More!

Roland releases a new level of sampling pad in the SPD-SX PRO. With a bunch of road-tested professional enhancements for the most demanding gigs.

XLN Audio DB-30 Drum Butter: Butter Up Your Drums

The new XLN Audio DB-30 Drum Butter plugin is a multieffects processor with a modular interface for treating acoustic and electronic drums.

Acoustic vs Electronic Drums: What’s Best for You?

In our guide "Acoustic vs Electronic Drums", we'll take a look at each drum's advantages and disadvantages. Which one is right for you?

Drumopolis Harnesses the Skills of Tony Visconti – Sounds and Presets

This week, we see the release of Drumopolis, a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3 created by Tony Visconti, plus new sounds for the MiniFreak, multi/poly and Omnisphere 3.

Alesis Nitro Ultimate XL Kit – Yet Another Option!

Alesis releases another kit option in their Nitro range, the Nitro Ultimate XL, but does it muddy the waters?

DWe V71/V51 Bundles – The Inevitable Collab

In the most obvious of collaborations, DWe team up with their parent company, Roland, to give us the flexibility of DWe hardware with the power of the V-Drums modules.

Envosound, jdrummer, Fuzz: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s collection of freebies brings you retro chiptune arpeggios, a versatile drum plugin, and an analog fuzz: check out Envosound, jdrummer and Fuzz!

Millenium MPS-350 eDrum Kit – Affordable 8-Piece Mesh Kit

Millenium's MPS-350 kit delivers a comprehensive setup for minimal outlay, just in time for Christmas!

Sonor Momentum: Celebrating 150 Years of Drumming Excellence

The new Sonor Momentum series combines the best elements for the drum maker's most popular series. In four amazing color variants.

Roland V-Drums 3 and 5 Series – Better Kits, Clearer Message

Roland introduce the V-Drums 3 and 5 Series kits based around new modules derived from the stunning V71, and in doing so, simplify their offering.

The Rudimental Breakbeat: How Does it Work?

The Rudimental breakbeat can be heard in so many of their collaborations. But, why is it such a good groove? Let's take a closer look at this 2010s staple.

Roland VQD106, Or How to Make the Drummer Quieter! – Review

Roland set out to achieve the impossible and make drummers quieter! Do the VQD106 succeed or is this a gimmick? Read on...

Roland V-Drums TD716 – The Best e-Drum Kit Ever?

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

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!

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

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

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

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!