Category: Gear

In this video, I’ll share my solution to a tricky monitor issue I was having.Watch Video

The Eastrock metal snare drum is a budget-friendly options that can deliver a really good sound, depending on tuning and drumhead choice.Watch Video

Unlike traditional ride cymbals, which have a pronounced bell and a more complex shape, the flat ride is well….flat…no bell!Watch Video

In this video, we compare two inexpensive 28″ crash cymbals, the Mainl Classics 18″ crash ($199.99) and the Paiste PST7 18″ crash ($129.99). Watch Video

I’ve done some recording at Shorefire, and was always impressed with the drum sound. In this video, I was able to pick studio owner/engineer Joe Dimeo’s brain about his gear and signal chain. Watch Video

I own an inexpensive pair of Meinl 13″ HCS Hi-Hats, I just acquired a pair of Paiste 802 14″ Hi-Hats, and I also own Zildjian Quickbeats and Sabian HH Hi-Hats…both 14″….both expensive! I thought it would be interesting to compare them.Watch Video

After 2 months (maybe more) of using the Roland TD27kv eDrum Kit, I have some opinions, mostly good with one glaring exception.Watch Video

I’ve never been a big fan of electronic drum kits. They always sounded “fake”…or so I thought.Watch Video

I’ve owned a pair of AKG 460 B mics with the CK61-ULS capsule for decades. When I saw the Behringer C-2 matched stereo pair for $50 I had to check them out, and see how they compared to the AKGs.Watch Video

The MOTU HD192 audio interface is 16-years-old. while the Behringer UMC1820 and the ADA8200 is a very recent creation. How do they compare?Watch Video