Short of a there being a hole in your drumhead, it can be tough to know when it’s time to replace it. Your heads will work their best when the tension on them is even. Over time, the head will stretch and weaken making it more likely to become dented and provide less rebound. Your [...]

Numerous books have been published to help engineers with the complicated and often frustrating task of recording drums.  Forums have endless threads about dealing with issues such as overtones and muddy kick drum sounds. The very nature of the drumkit with its endless configurations introduces a lot of complexity to the recording process. This list [...]

The basic steps followed to tune your bass drum are no different from those used to tune any other drum. Basically you’re adjusting the tension of the heads to achieve the desired pitch. However, there are many nuances to getting the sound you want from your kick. Start With the Basics A good approach for [...]

Kit setup involves many very personal choices, because there is no perfect setup that will work for everyone.  Body sizes and shapes, playing styles, and many other factors affect the placement of each element of your kit. Setting up your drumset with these factors in mind will improve your sound and keep your body healthy. [...]