A drum kit isn’t complete without a good set of cymbals. Hi-hats add a steady sizzle, while ride and crash cymbals bring extra punch to certain beats. Some drummers prefer to shop for individual ...

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The Zultan SlapClap puts one of the most contemporary effects cymbal types within easier reach. While it only comes in one configuration with no add-on options, variation can be achieved through ...

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Award-winning producer Joey Sturgis has teamed up with fellow producers Joel Wanasek and Joe Wohlitz to create Drumforge, one of the most ambitious and comprehensive drum & cymbal sample libraries ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The hi-hats are a pair of cymbals mounted on a stand, one upside down and the other the right way ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: For as long as human beings have walked the earth, there have been drums – and for almost as long, they’ve been accompanied by cymbals! From hollowed-out logs and frame-mounted hides ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Drumming is one of the more visceral forms of creative ...

With a few notable exceptions, the fine art of tabletop tapping has been a purely non-digital experience for most people. Now, iDevice users can turn their rhythmic creations into real-time drum ...

Lured into a frenzy of drumming thanks to Rock Band and its bashable peripherals? Ready to trade up to a real instrument? Alesis may have the answer for those who'd like a little more freedom with ...