Daru Jones has a style all his own. The hybrid drummer discusses touring with Jack White, custom kits, and the importance of individuality in hip-hop.
Dive into DW’s inspiring legacy as the company enters the world of high-fidelity audio drum samples with DW Soundworks™.
Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the '70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.
Erick the Architect delves into the inspiration behind his track "Beverly Drive," highlighting its deep connection to his community.
Original SP-404 designer Kenji Yamada and current project leader Takeo Shirato discuss the 404 concept, its widespread popularity, and more.
The lead designers behind the SP-404MKII provide an exclusive look inside the making of the updated version of the beloved classic.
Music producers create melodies that inspire artists to write amazing songs. Discover some fresh tricks to level up your melodic game.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Frank Zummo discusses his approach and gear during the final Sum 41 world tour.
The “Purple Rain” drum parts by Bobby Z. provide a classic example of how to play a power ballad for maximum emotional impact.
The drumming on the eternally funky “Let’s Groove” demonstrates how powerful disco rhythms can make listeners get up and move.
Josh Manuel discusses hybrid drumming and how he uses Roland electronic gear to enhance his performances with Kane Brown.
Explore the history and sound of the Roots’ beloved track, “Mellow My Man,” and learn to play some of drummer Questlove’s iconic patterns.
The “Superstition” groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Will Hunt of Evanescence explains his approach to the style.
The “Walk This Way” beat dances around the guitar and vocal rhythms to create one of the most memorable grooves in rock and hip-hop.
Explore how the themes and drums on “Come as You Are” intertwine, then download the V-Drums kit to capture the Nevermind drum sound.
On the eve of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, Mike Reid discusses his history, lessons from artists, and the power of hybrid drumming.
Triggers offer a wide range of possibilities for interfacing drum machines with other gear. Explore the best ways to get started using them.
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll discuss how to control plug-in soft synths with FANTOM.
Since its debut, the SYSTEM-8 has become a mainstay. From big room to dubstep to techno, its powerful synthesis engine covers all the bases.
Add presence, bite and spatial width to synth basses, leads, pads and more with the JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier software effect.
Whether you’re playing Chopin’s Scherzos or “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano can excite, move, and inspire. Digital pianos can make learning more enjoyable.
