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How To Make The World’s Cheapest Drum Trigger

With only a few dollars, a couple of basic tools, and a beginner’s grasp of electricity, any drummer can make his or her own trigger.

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Meet Your Microphone: Dynamic Cardioid

Onstage, your drum microphones are the link between your sticks and the audience’s ears. Here’s what you should know about dynamic cardioid mikes.

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How To Build Your Own Electronic Kit

Hit the hardware store and your lock Radioshack and build your own electronic kit from the ground up

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USB MIDI Controller Punchout

We compare two new boxes side-by-side that offer tons of possibilities for rhythm making: the M-Audio Trigger Finger and the Korg padKONTROL.

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Gear Masterclass: HandSonic Highlights

We interviewed three HandSonic experts to get their take on the instrument and offer up a few suggestions for your reading and performing pleasure.

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Scott Anderson’s DIY Electronic Kit

We take a look at Steve Anderson's masterpiece, an electronic kit he built himself in a mere four months, and learn how to do the same.

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Pro Tools 9 Review: Freedom At Last

A nudge here, a crossfade there, and any new user will quickly understand the beauty and precision of Pro Tools 9 and why it should be in your studio.

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Four E-Drums From The Stone Age

What was once considered fashionable somehow became an embarrassment after a few years. In this article, Mike Snyder looks at three electronic percussion instruments that seemed like a great idea back in the day.

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Top Ten Free Music Software Downloads

Learn how to make music on your computer — for free! All you need is a fast machine, large hard drive, good audio hardware, an internet connection and patience.

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Choosing Drum Mikes For Live Performance

Choosing drum mikes for live performance can seem daunting at first. With so many different choices, it's hard to know which mike is the right mike. It's important that drummers choose the right mike because good drum sounds don't simply impact a player's tone, but they also inspire performance. The better a drummer sounds, the better he or she will play. Here we layout the four different types of microphone setups for live performance, including frequency charts for each mike and basic miking knowledge.