Drums
Welcome to the drum section of the Andertons blog! If you speak the language of rhythm, and drumsticks are the tools of your trade, make yourself at home! Here you’ll find all of our drum-related content, from interviews to guides to in-depth articles!
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What is a Drum Machine?
Drum machines fuelled the sounds of the 80's, and chances are you've come across their iconic sound at some point. But just what exactly are they? This blog will shine some light on the history of drum machines, what makes them tick and which modern analogue drum machines is right for you.
17 Jun 2021 - 9 min read | 20 min watch
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How to Clean Cymbals – The Ultimate Guide
Cleaning cymbals might not sound fun, but it's important if you want to maintain the effectiveness, look and sound of your gear.
26 Oct 2020 - 6 min read | 5 min watch
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Rubber Pads vs. Mesh Drum Heads – Which are Better?
Rubber pads and mesh heads are the most common materials used on modern day electronic drum kits - but which are actually better?
24 Aug 2020 - 5 min read | 15 min watch
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Beginner’s Guide to Playing Drums
Thinking about learning the drums, but not sure how to get started? Our handy guide explains all - helping to kickstart your drumming journey!
15 Jul 2020 - 11 min read | 2 min watch
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Recording Drums As A Guitarist – What Are my Options?
We explore the best ways to record drums as a guitarist - from drum machines and programming, to electronic kits and MIDI.
27 Mar 2020 - 5 min read | 18 min watch
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How Your Parents Influence Your Musical Path
Is your family your biggest musical influence?
24 Sep 2019 - 4 min read | 19 min watch
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5 Ways To Dampen A Snare
There are so many techniques to muffle a drum, but which is best? Here’s a handy guide to the most common and effective ways to dampen your snare.
25 May 2019 - 4 min read | 7 min watch
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Session Series: Interview with Alex Torjussen (Niall Horan, Isaac Gracie, James Morrison)
We chatted with Alex Torjussen, drummer & percussionist for Niall Horan, Isaac Gracie, Jade Bird and many more...
20 May 2019 - 9 min read | 5 min watch
