digitalDrummer - February 2022

The 'Original' Simmons Returns

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

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.

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.

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.

Feel The Beat

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

My Monster Kit

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

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.

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.

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.

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.