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On the Beat With Nashville Studio Drummer Nick Buda: Breakfast Sessions, Part 1

As a recording drummer that plays a variety of styles of music, there’s a process I tend to automatically go through when deciding what’s going to work best on a song I’m about to record. I have to think about…

Modern Drummer
Aug 10, 2016

VIDEO DEMO: Gaai Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gaai Sun & Stars Collection Snare Drums One-of-a-kind hand-cut finishes and classic maple tones…with a twist. Gaai Drums is…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2015

VIDEO DEMO: Soultone Noa Cymbal Pack

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Soultone Noa Cymbal Pack A beginner’s pre-pack with potential for professionals. When putting together its first pre-pack, the Noa,…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2015

VIDEO DEMO: Pearl Wood Fiberglass Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Pearl Drums Wood Fiberglass Drumset The innovative hybrid shell that defined the company forty-plus years ago is back…and better…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2015

Video Demo! Product Close-Up: Angel Black Wenge Segment-Shell Drumset

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Angel Black Wenge Segment-Shell Drumset Rare African hardwood meets Eastern European ruggedness. Angel is a Hungarian company that prides…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2015
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Video Demo! Product Close-Up: V-Classic Hi-Hats, Crashes, Rides, and Jingle Splashes

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up V-Classic Hi-Hats, Crashes, Rides, and Jingle Splashes Steeped in history and tradition while keeping an eye on the future.…

Modern Drummer
Aug 27, 2015

AUDIO DEMOS: Creative Compression Techniques: 4 Ways to Pump Up the Excitement in Your Drum Tracks

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Electronic Insights Creative Compression Techniques 4 Ways to Pump Up the Excitement in Your Drum Tracks by Mark Parsons If I…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Fidock 6x13 Heartbreaker Series Snare

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Product Close-Up Fidock 6x13 Heartbreaker Series Snare The crème de la crème of one of Australia’s finest tonewood connoisseurs. Fidock…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Bone Custom Mineral Maple Drumset

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Product Close-Up Bone Custom Drums Mineral Maple Drumset Strong visual aesthetics with the tones to back it up. Although…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! TRX Blends Series Cymbals

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up TRX Blends Series Cymbals A best-of-both-worlds approach to achieving power and warmth.  Earlier this year, the California-based/Turkish-made cymbal…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Gretsch Renown Birch and Walnut Drumsets

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gretsch Renown Birch and Walnut Drumsets Two new shell offerings expand the tonal spectrum. A couple years back…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015

VIDEO LESSON! Drum Miking 101, Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Electronic Insights Drum Miking 101 Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup by John Emrich Over the past few months, we’ve explored miking a…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2015
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AUDIO DEMO! Product Close-Up: GMS Special Edition Series Drumset

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue.   Product Close-Up GMS Special Edition Series Drumset Back in 1987, when Long Islanders Rob Mazzella and Tony Gallino joined forces to create the GMS…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Castle Tapered Snares

This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue.  Product Close-Up Castle Tapered Snares Massachusetts-based craftsman David Cheney has developed a unique conical snare drum shell with function as its focus. The shell is…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2015
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