Sabian 14′ AAX Mini Cymbal Review: The Ultimate Trashy Accent for Modern Drummers
I remember the first time I hit a “wall” in my drumming journey. I was playing with a…
ULUOBO 16-Inch Silent China Cymbal Review: The Ultimate Low-Volume Trash Solution?
If you have ever played a drum kit in an apartment, a shared house, or even a suburban…
Meinl Percussion Classics Custom China Cymbal Review: The Ultimate Explosive Accent for Modern Drummers
I still remember the first time I hit a high-quality China cymbal during a recording session. Before that,…
Sabian 12′ AAX Mini Chinese Cymbal Review: Cutting Through the Noise with Surgical Precision
As drummers, we have all been there: you are in the middle of a high-energy fill, the guitars…
Paiste 14 Inch China Cymbal Review: A Trashy, Hand-Hammered Masterpiece for Your Drum Kit
We have all been there: you are in the middle of a high-energy bridge, the guitars are swelling,…
Meinl Percussion Classics Custom Dual 16′ Trash China Cymbal Review: The Ultimate High-Energy Accent for Modern Drummers
Every drummer knows the struggle of finding that one specific “trash” sound that cuts through a mix without…
Meinl 12” Traditional Finish China Cymbal Review: A Sharp, Trashy Secret Weapon for Your Drum Kit
If you have ever sat behind a starter drum kit, you know the specific disappointment of “stock” cymbals….
IK Multimedia iRig MIDI 2 Review: The Professional’s Verdict on Portable Connectivity
For the modern musician, the struggle is often found in the “handshake.” You have a powerful iPad loaded…
SparkFun MIDI Shield Review: A Maker’s Essential Tool for Custom Instrument Design
I remember the first time I tried to build a custom MIDI controller. I had an Arduino Uno,…
Keith McMillen Instruments MIDI Expander Review: The Essential Bridge for Standalone Hardware Control
If you have ever stood on a stage surrounded by beautiful analog synthesizers and vintage samplers, only to…