From Zildjian Cymbals to BFD-Powered Realism If you have ever played an electronic drum kit and felt like the cymbals sounded flat, abrupt, or machine-gunned, you are not alone. For decades, digital cymbals have been the hardest part of an...

Avedis Zildjian Co. and Alesis Drums have officially joined forces in a strategic partnership that unites the most iconic name in cymbal manufacturing with a pioneer of digital percussion technology. By capturing hand-selected cymbals directly from Zildjian's exclusive Artist Vault,...

Most reviews of the Alesis Strata Prime cover the same ground: the BFD sound engine, the big touchscreen, the mesh heads, the 360-degree cymbals. All of that is worth knowing, and all of it is on the spec sheet. But...

Think about the last live set you watched that really landed. Chances are there was more going on than four musicians playing their instruments. A sub-drop that hit you in the chest before the final chorus. A reversed cymbal swelling...

Friendly picks from the Music Bliss drum crew So, you’re thinking of getting your first digital drum kit? Power move. Whether you’re planning to jam quietly in your condo, record some beats at home, or start your band journey —...