Gear
TrapKAT 5KS Drum Controller Tested!
Norman Weinberg reviews the TrapKAT 5KS and feels this machine deserves our attention — it comes with great drum sounds, minus the fuss and muss.
Features
The Magnificent Life Of Elvin Jones
We trace the legacy of Elvin Jones, one of the most unique drummers in any genre, who brought previously unimagined musicality to the instrument.
Hand Drum
Kopf Percussion S-Series DoubleShot Cajon
Gregg Juke says that this cajon is "awesome." He claims it's the best value on the market today — perhaps the best out there period.
Lessons
Thomas Lang Says: Get A Grip!
There's more than one way to grip a stick, and the great drum educator and master technician Thomas Lang walks demonstrates them all in this workshop.
Gear
Mapex MyDentity Drum Set Tested!
Design your own custom kit online and have it delivered within a month at an affordable price, with Mapex' MyDentity series.
Features
Andrew Hurley: Rebel With A Cause
Drummer Andrew Hurley gives us an inside look at Fall Out Boy's album, Folie À Deux, and teaches us how to play the track, "I Don't Care".
Hand Drum
Badal Roy: From Busboy To Jazz Hero
Badal Roy came to New York in 1968 planning to complete a PhD in statistics and wound up inventing the new style of world jazz alongside Miles Davis.
Plugged In
App Crackle Pop: The Best iPhone Music Apps
Jake Wood gives us an updated breakdown of the best music apps for the iPhone to help shepherd us into the brand spankin' new mobile 2013.
Lessons
Matt Cameron: King Animal Grooves
We break down Matt Cameron's drum parts on Soundgarden's latest album, which are nothing short of Rubik's cubes for drummers.
Gear
Dynamicx Snare Drums Reviewed!
Dynamicx’ state-of-the-art materials and superb workmanship have created drums anyone should be proud to own.
