Magazin

Many drumming careers begin with rock, as the clear, powerful pulse of the drum kit gives the genre its magical sound. Unlike in jazz, where the ride cymbal takes center stage, rock relies on the bass drum hitting on the 1 and 3, and the snare backbeat on the 2 and 4, to create its signature momentum. Rock ’n’ roll emerged in the 1950s from blues, gospel, and swing, and over the years, the beats grew heavier, the bass drums louder and more defined, and recording techniques evolved. In this feature, we’ve selected five legendary rock albums and explore how their drummers contributed to their global success.

The most important piece of equipment we have as musicians is not a great instrument or expensive gear – it is our ears. Especially as drummers, we are regularly exposed to high sound levels, so protecting our hearing is essential. There are many choices available, from simple foam earplugs to drummer headphones with sound isolation or expensive custom in-ear systems.

Music and sports share many similarities. For instance, no one would ever ask whether you practice a sport or an instrument. Instead, the question naturally focuses on the fun, the joy, the positive: Do you play the drums? And that’s a good thing, because for most people, these activities are hobbies meant to bring pleasure and fulfillment.

Millenium Drums has made it its mission to offer you drums and hardware that cost significantly less than those from well-known premium brands. Yet, precisely because of this, we believe we can explain quite accurately where the differences lie between high-end and budget drum sets – and, most importantly, whether investing…

With our new MPS-1500, we’re taking the electronic drumkit to a whole new level – merging the look and feel of real wooden drums with mesh heads and a modern, high-performance sample pad. But how does this kit compare to previous models? The list of innovations is long.