250 Results for "Drums"

Behringer RD-765: I NEED You Tonight!

The Behringer RD-765 is a flexible digital drum machine with a powerful sequencer and an analog filter section for shaping your sounds and rhythms.

Erica Synths PERKONS HD-01: Firmware Update 1.3 Hits You With a Chord Algorithm, Real-Time Voice Quantizer, More

The PERKONS HD-01 from Erica Synths just keeps getting better. Firmware 1.3 brings a new algorithm, quantizer, samples per bank, more.

The Best Plugins For Getting Punchy Drums

We explore some of the best plugins for getting punchy drums in the music production and mixing processes for any style of music under the sun.

POPlab Sounds Modern Live-Drums: Drum Sounds From Current Pop Songs

POPlab Sounds Modern Live-Drums is a multiformat sampler instrument that gives you a range of drum kits designed for commercial music production.

Synth Trends of Superbooth 2026: Putting the Conference in Context

Looking at the synth trends of this year’s Superbooth can tell us where the industry may be headed. Here’s what stood out.

Polyend Drums: The TR-1000 Meets its Match – Pre-Order Now!

Polyend Drums has everything: analog and digital synthesis, samples and a state-of-the-art sequencer. A worthy competitor to the mighty TR-1000?

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.