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Behind The Kit 37

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

Cymbal Anatomy Collection

In Cymbal Anatomy, we’ve covered the structure of cymbals, from the bell down to the outermost lathed ring. With shape, thickness, and material (among other attributes) all making an important contribution in each cymbal’s unique sound, use this as your guide and reference to find the ideal cymbals for your kit! Hammering Those small divots […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

Cymbal Anatomy Part 7: Effects

There is an entire world outside of your hi-hats, crash, and ride cymbals that you might be ignoring. From the brash to the subtle, using effects cymbals can add a lot of personality to your sound. With an ever-expanding product category, it would be impossible to cover it all, so here is a look into […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

Art Cruz Talks Crush Drums, Lamb of God and Santana

Art Cruz has been tearing it up behind the kit with acts like Prong and Winds of Plague for years. Recently, he has taken over for legendary drummer Chris Adler in Lamb of God, as well as for Mark Morton’s solo project. zZounds spoke with Art Cruz about drumming with legendary bands, the gear he […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

Cymbal Anatomy Part 6: Alloys

At the cynosure of your cymbal’s tone, the widely discussed, and wildly differentiating: alloy. The alloy is the blend of metals that makes up your cymbal and shapes its sound possibly more than any other factor. Generally speaking, most cymbals are made from any variety of copper-based alloys. I’m just going to go through some […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

How to Integrate Triggers Into an Acoustic Drum Kit

Ask a drummer what makes the perfect drum kit and they might say “wood, metal, a little plastic and a blanket.” Keep it simple, stupid. But we drummers aren’t as stupid as we look, and we want to stretch the limits of our sonic profile behind the kit! Electronic drum triggers are a great way […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

Cymbal Anatomy Part 5: Cymbal Cracks

The dreaded cymbal crack is an issue that plagues drummers of all sects, and also plagues their bank accounts. This article will cover some basic dos and don’ts as general guidelines (and not a rule book). Cymbal Stand Height and Angle One of the best things I ever did for my drumming was lowering my […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

The History of Electronic Drums

To some, an electronic drum kit just seems like a gift for a kid; it won’t be loud like acoustic drums, they will learn a great skill and the kit itself is inexpensive at the entry level. To others, its the perfect modern gigging kit — giving you a ton of sounds in a lightweight, […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

Direct-Drive vs. Chain-Drive Kick Drum Pedals

In the world of professional drumming, “feel” is almost always the most important aspect of picking components and hardware for a drum kit. This is why online forums are set on fire when the discussion of direct-drive vs. chain-drive bass drum pedals comes up. Those who love chain-drive for its “solid and real feel” argue […]

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2 years ago Behind The Kit

Cymbal Anatomy Part 4: Bell Size

Bells are an over-looked aural enveloper. Whether or not you’re riding them on a funk chorus, or blast-beating them straight into the abyss, this part of the cymbal really impacts your cymbal’s overall sound. Let’s look at how the size of a cymbal’s bell (or whether or not a cymbal has a bell) shapes your tone. Flat […]

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