Drumming on Rock Band is killing my wrists. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 17 answers

MusicRecommendFilter: Can someone recommend artists who use percussion or drums in novel ways? See inside... [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 44 answers

Does anyone know of software that will "listen" to my drum playing via midi and show me where I screwed up? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I need to get an old drum set back into playing condition. What heads should I buy? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 3 answers

AskMe Musicians - I'm buying a drum set for the first time. What advice would you offer me? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 14 answers

What popular or well known recordings use toy drum sets for percussion? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Any experiences with drum practice pad sets? After moving into a small apartment and considering my options, I've decided to get a practice pad set. These are two sets that I'm considering: Remo and DW. Anyone know anything about these, or others? Thanks!
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Should I pull the tape out of the inside of my new cajon flamenco? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 4 answers

Garage studio advice: Help me best configure the space we have for recording. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 8 answers

Pro Tools drums: BFD, Digidesign Strike, or something else? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 3 answers

I wanna learn the drums... [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 23 answers

When I drum, I throw patterns and caution to the wind... [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 12 answers

Drummers! Give me some tips on how to practice without a kit at home. [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I make my drums sound more real and more human in Reason? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 11 answers

Jazzy electronic music recommendations? I'm thinking of Squarepusher, some Tortoise, etc. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 49 answers

When I was in Washington DC approximately 8 years ago, I remember being captivated by a street performer playing drums. What was interesting, though, was what his drum kit was composed of; among other objects, he used a shopping cart both to transport his drums and as a cymbal. He also used stacks of pickle buckets as toms. That's all I can remember. If anyone can provide a picture, a video, or even just a description of all the implements used in the kit I would be most grateful (also, whether or not this man is still performing or any other relevant information). [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 8 answers

You know what is f***ing awesome? Street drummers. ESPECIALLY this one. Do you know what I want? Their albums. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 18 answers

I am recording drums into a sound card that allows for eight inputs. What I am searching for is a mixboard that will allow me to do a direct line out from each channel. The main constraint being that it needs at least 8 xlr inputs and an output for each so I can keep each part of the kit on seperate tracks. Finally, it would hopefully be under $500 to acquire this 'magical' mixer. So can anyone make some recommendations?
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I just bought a set of conga drums. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can I rent a room and a drum set by the hour in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 3 answers

Which band(s) have released a (probably recent) DVD with a long drumming duet on it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 17 answers

I've seen some drummers lay small cymbals over their snare drums to get a loud, rich 'PANG!' sound. I like that, which leads me to my two-part question: 1. What's the best size/type of cymbal for this effect, and 2. what other ways can I manipulate my drums (preferably without damaging the shells) to get unique sounds?
posted on Jun 24, 2006 - 6 answers

I want a fake drummer who doesn't sound fake, on the cheap. Drum samples and software ideas: help me out! [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2006 - 10 answers

What's the deal with digital drum kits? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2006 - 10 answers

Why are most drummers using such small kits these days? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2006 - 27 answers

My son mentioned last night that he would really like a pair of drumsticks like those Meg White uses from time to time. He says they have small tambourines and shakers on the ends of them but they are otherwise regular sticks. Is there a formal name for these? I'd really like to purchase a pair for him for Christmas. [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2005 - 8 answers

Is there a commerical version of something like this eDrum project? I've found severa "drum modules" that take input from drum trigger devices and turn them into MIDI, but most of them are quite expensive. I'm hoping this is because they include built in sound generation. I am simply looking for a box that will take trigger inputs and produce MIDI output for as little as possible.
posted on Nov 9, 2005 - 3 answers

What is some good advice for a seasoned musician just learning how to play the drums? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm just back from my first Sigur Rós concert, and though I'd barely heard them before I'm blown away by the intensity of the percussion on the songs that have any - the way it pulls the noodly synth and new-age strings and incomprehensible vocals into driving ambient punk funk. But no-one seems to be able to tell me the names of the songs I heard! So does anyone here know which Sigur Rós songs have big drum crescendoes?
posted on Sep 13, 2005 - 9 answers

Help me find some great percussion-heavy music. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2005 - 42 answers

I need help finding a PC based drum machine. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm looking to record on my PC ( I have adequate Hardware) some music using guitars, bass, vocals, and some other instruments. I need suggestions for a good software program to use (money is not a problem) for the basic recording/tracking and a good program to create drum tracks from scratch. Please see extended explanation for more details. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2005 - 11 answers

Electronic Drumkits: anyone have any recommendations or experience with buying? Are the rubber-pad sets in the $1000 range worth a damn, or should I save up for one of the $4K mesh-pad sets? The use of my prospective drumkit will be strictly recreation/practice playing, not stage or studio use.
posted on Jun 3, 2004 - 2 answers

Any drummers out there? I've been wanting to learn to play the drums for a long time. I have a solid musical background - years of piano, saxophone, and guitar - and a good sense of timing. Without much spare cash for lessons, I'm wondering if it's possible to teach yourself to play. If so, any good instructional books/CDs/techniques? And what about a starter kit - features, brands, models, price range?
posted on Jan 7, 2004 - 9 answers

Is there a way for me to grab the drum sounds out of this?
posted on Jan 2, 2004 - 3 answers