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Behind The Kit 32

Go Behind the Kit for everything drums: from tips on technique and recording, to gear guides and much more! The drum throne awaits.
11 days ago Behind The Kit

Strike Pro SE: Alesis Brings Out the Big Drums

The biggest difference between acoustic and electronic drums is often the feel — sometimes even more so than the actual sound. Alesis has redefined what an electronic kit can feel like with their Strike Pro Special Edition. A 20-inch bass drum rounds out the realistic look and feel of this powerful electronic drum kit. Up […]

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2 months ago Behind The Kit

The Art of Cast Cymbal Making

The modern cymbal brings life, complexity or even darkness to a composition like nothing else. From the fast and fiery splash cymbal, to booming and ominous oversized ride cymbals, each has unique characteristics and sound. But some of the best and most prestigious-sounding cymbals from brands like Zildjian and Sabian are built the same way […]

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2 months ago Behind The Kit

Dave Elitch on Sabian HHX Complex Cymbals

The Sabian HHX family gains a few new members with the historic launch of the Complex Series. The zZounds crew flew out to meet Sabian artist and certified ripper-behind-the-kit Dave Elitch to talk about HHX Complex cymbals. Elitch is playing a mixture of HHX Complex medium cymbals and HHX thin cymbals. Elitch has worked with […]

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2 months ago Behind The Kit

Steve Ferrone on Sabian HHX Complex Cymbals

In celebration of the Sabian HHX Complex launch, the zZounds crew had the privilege of experiencing Steve Ferrone behind the kit playing the Sabian HHX Complex thin series cymbals. Ferrone is a legend in the music scene, touring and recording with the likes of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, Rick James, Chaka Khan, […]

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3 months ago Behind The Kit

How the 1950s and ’60s Shaped the Modern Drum Set

The 1950s and ’60s were legendary for music, and the beating heart of all the early rock ‘n’ roll, folk and pop songs from that era was the drums. Drum kits and hardware had evolved heavily before the 1950s with changes coming every few years to how artists played their sets. Still, it wasn’t until […]

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3 months ago Behind The Kit

How Does Drum Size Affect Tone?

Drummers, like all musicians, have certain preferences on what they play. Some drummers like bigger drums, some like smaller drums. Do you prefer deep or shallow shells? Maybe you don’t care at all, and that’s okay too. Below you’ll find the unbiased disclosure on how drum size might factor into your overall sonic signature. Diameter […]

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4 months ago Behind The Kit

The Evolution of Drum Sets: The Early Years

Just like humans, the drum kit has evolved over the years. And just like humans, drum kits have made their biggest strides in technology and refinements in the last century. The modern drum kit has only been around for about 100 years, but humans have been drumming forever, so why have the last 100 years […]

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5 months ago Behind The Kit

Sabian Launches Updated, UNBOUND AAX Cymbals

Sabian’s AAX family of cymbals has been one of the most popular and widely available cymbal collections on the market since their launch in 1993. But those AAX cymbals back in ’93 were much different from the ones proudly listed in the zZounds Drum category today! During NAMM 2019 Sabian launched a new logo and […]

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5 months ago Behind The Kit

Experimental Drumming Ideas for Beginners & Intermediate Players

One thing that made learning drums harder for me at a young age was that it felt more like homework than having fun. Below, I’ll list a few approaches to drumming that helped me to spice things up a little bit (and later, applied to my life as a drummer in bands). DJ Snare Wire […]

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