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Where to start with a drum kit

The kick drum (or bass drum, as it’s traditionally known) delivers the power and bottom end of the drum kit. Measuring ...
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"Every effort should be made to accommodate one if possible": Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?

Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to ...
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Breakout producer Silva Bumpa on the secret to creating sub bass and UKG rhythms

Sheffield born producer Silva Bumpa is one of the fastest rising names in UK dance music. Known for his tracks that touch on bassline, house and classic UK garage, his sound blends infectious drum ...
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“New look, features and MIDI out – this is a big update we truly rate”: Novation Launch Control XL 3 review

The core XL features are present, along with a cosmetic update, an OLED display, endless encoders, transport controls, ...
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Harrison Audio Turns Up the Heat with Free 3D Delay Plug-in

Harrison Audio announced on Tuesday that it is "putting pro-grade Delay FX within everyone’s reach. Artists, producers, and engineers can download the 3D Delay plug-in — derived from Harrison’s ...
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"It's one of my favourite synths": Rudimental reveal their favourite plugins for drum 'n' bass production

Rudimental's Piers Aggett and Kesi Dryden appear on the Tape Notes podcast to discuss the software that's shaped their ...