In this issue

The February 2024 edition of digitalDrummer, the global magazine for electronic percussion

Where There's A Will

Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun has been widely recognised with accolades like the Buddy Rich Jazz Masters Award to top ratings from major drumming and music publications. This drummers’ drummer embraces electronics as he continues to broaden his musical horizons. He spoke to digitalDrummer editor Allan Leibowitz on a recent tour Down Under.

9 mins

Feel The Beat

In search of a drummer-friendly metronome, Allan Leibowitz gets a feel for a new innovation.

4 mins

My Monster Kit

Bobby James from Vancouver, BC, Canada has combined e-drums and DJ gear into his monster kit.

1 min

Simmons Pulls The Trigger

There are plenty of options for external triggers, and now there’s one more. digitalDrummer looks at the new Simmons ST1.

5 mins

Head 2 Head - The Third Wave

digitalDrummer continues to put mesh heads under the microscope in our ongoing quest for the quietest, best-feeling playing surface. This month, we add four more tests to our growing catalogue.

2 mins

To Midi Or Not

Is MIDI drumming still drumming, or is it removed from the art and skill of percussion? This is something Bill McCarthy has been pondering.

3 mins

10 Things To Love About SD3

Last month’s release of Superior Drummer 3 may be a bit overdue, but was certainly worth the wait. Here are some of the features which make this VST offering a new benchmark.

3 mins

A Bad Case Of Loving E-drums

digitalDrummer’s first edition back in 2010 detailed a case of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). That was nothing compared to Anthony Nalli’s affliction.

4 mins

The 'Original' Simmons Returns

Simmons is back again, with a new kit and a new direction.

2 mins

Advanced Trigger Variants

ATV’s long-awaited pad, cymbal and hardware pack is now shipping, giving the fledgling e-drum company a complete offering. Allan Leibowitz tested the aDrums artist kit.

7 mins

A Bit Of This, A Bit Of That, A Lot Of Fun

It’s been a while since we saw a new electronic offering from Yamaha, but its latest product takes drumming to a new place, as Allan Leibowitz found.

7 mins

Way Beyond Triggering

After one of the most spectacular Kickstarter launches, Sensory Percussion has gone from the drawing board to some high-profile drum kits, pushing the boundaries of electronic percussion.

7 mins

How I Use E- Drums

Tom Wheeler is a Bristol, UK-based drummer/producer currently working with Dr Meaker, Paragon and Laurent John. He explains how e-drums have helped unleash his creativity.

2 mins

Etymotic Revamps ER4

Etymotic has revamped its popular in-ear monitors and digitalDrummer compared the new version with the model it replaces.

2 mins

First Strikes Land

Alesis has started filling back-orders and placing kits in retail stores as it ramps up manufacture of its Strike Pro electronic drum kit.

2 mins

How Low Can You Go?

In his hunt for the ideal drum monitoring system, Scott Holder tries out the new Simmons DA350.

6 mins

New Module Is No Mimic

The long-awaited Pearl mimicPRO module has started shipping and Allan Leibowitz put one through its paces.

8 mins

Look, No Drums!

Another virtual drum offering is making its way into drummers’ hands after a successful Kickstarter campaign and Allan Leibowitz got an early test of the system.

5 mins

2box Is A Survivor

When the 2box kit was launched, some questioned its build quality and the ruggedness of the system. So, five years after purchasing a kit, Jan van Vugt reports on its current state of health.

3 mins

apTrigga Adds Options

Look Ma, no module! Allan Leibowitz ventures into the world of module-free triggering thanks to a new plugin.

4 mins

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digitalDrummer Magazine Description:

The global online magazine for electronic percussion.
As an electronic drummer, technology enthusiast and professional writer, I know first-hand how hard it is to be taken seriously when your kit needs a powerpoint and amp. That’s why we launched digitalDrummer. I wanted to create a communication channel dedicated to this vibrant market and the musicians who are so enthused by the digital opportunities.