Want to make trap beats like one of the all-time greats? Zaytoven, a pioneer of the Atlanta sound, has shared a pack of 81 samples of drums and loops for you to tinker with. Download them all here at ...

It’s a problem that has afflicted guitarists and keyboard players for years: what to do when you’re bored with all of the sounds in your gear? For drummers, the answer usually means trying a new ...

Austin-based sample specialists SympleSound have created a set of free drum samples in honour of Prince. Paying tribute to The Purple One, SympleSound has created PurpleDrums, a custom set of samples ...

Our guide to enhancing your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

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 ...

While the sigilkore and pluggnb scenes have long been defined by their DIY ethos and nostalgic video game aesthetics, 2026 marks a turning point with the arrival of highly anticipated sound design ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Of the various ways in which you can indulge your musical ...