There have always been pitfalls for drummers when it comes to getting a great live or studio bass drum sound. Frequently drummers won't be aware of where to place the hole in the resonant head for an ...

[Rob] has been working on his drum trigger build, and he’s finally decided to share it with us. His drum heads and triggers don’t look like anything we’ve ever seen, but he’s pretty confident he has a ...

A hand flips through vinyl records on a shelf - Jose Gonzalez Buenaposada/Getty Images Whether you collect vinyl records or just have a few favorites around the house, there's no denying they can ...

Even the most inexpensive drum machines still tend to be not-so-trivial purchases, but you may have an easier time rationalizing this one. Rhythmo has started a crowdfunding campaign for the Beatbox, ...

While there's certainly plenty of off-the-shelf options out there for folks dissatisfied by the stock Rock Band drum kit, those looking to really dial things up to eleven may want to follow the lead ...

The history of music technology is littered with happy accidents. Think Roland gear being misused to create house music, circuit bending and chiptune supplying extreme beats and melodies, and ...

Welcome to part five of our series on DIY drum restoration. This month I hope to demystify the final element of the shell design equation: snare beds. So much has been written about them, and, ...