The kick drum, or bass drum, is the powerhouse behind the music. In a club, it’s the kick that’s nailing the four to the floor, and at a rock gig it’s the kick that’s making your chest compress. This ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Perhaps the most important element of the drum kit in today's music, the kick drum is the driving ...

As you may have heard, Dave Grohl made a feature-film documentary about the very magical, mystical, excellent-space-in-which-to-record-a-kick-drum Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California. You’re ...

Why do producers keep choosing analog drum synths over digital alternatives, even when technology has advanced so dramatically? The answer lies in subtle circuit behaviors that create warmth and punch ...