“MIDI drums? That’s all four-to-the-floor EDM and basic 808 beats isn’t it?” Well actually, no. A couple of remarkable things have happened over the last decade or so in the world of acoustic drum kit ...

It’s a problem that has afflicted guitarists and keyboard players for years: what to do when you’re bored with all of the sounds in your gear? For drummers, the answer usually means trying a new ...

Austin-based sample specialists SympleSound have created a set of free drum samples in honour of Prince. Paying tribute to The Purple One, SympleSound has created PurpleDrums, a custom set of samples ...

A band is only as good as its drummer. Despite the wealth of bad drummer jokes out there, drummers are the backbone of any group. Imagine Led Zeppelin without the powerhouse of John Bohham behind the ...

With a few notable exceptions, the fine art of tabletop tapping has been a purely non-digital experience for most people. Now, iDevice users can turn their rhythmic creations into real-time drum ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Drumming is one of the more visceral forms of creative ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Of the various ways in which you can indulge your musical ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Electronic drum kits are now a viable alternative to the ...