Part 5: Two-measure patterns

Part 8

Drum Fill-Ins introduced

Simmons SDS7 and SDS8

In a special report, Ultravox drummer Warren Cann takes a look at two new electronic drum-kits from Simmons - the people who started it all. One is a straight forward 'Simmons-sound-on-a-budget' model, the other a sophisticated modular system employing both analogue and digital sound-generation, as well as versatile user-programmability.

Warren Cann looks at the updated version of the MPC60, the most notable result of Roger Linn's collaboration with Akai.

Drum-To-MIDI Convertor

Yamaha's DTS70 drum trigger-to-MIDI convertor promises ease of use and high performance. Warren Cann puts it to the test.

A Series By Warren Cann

If you use a drum machine or programme drum parts on your sequencer, chances are you need help. Warren Cann explains why in this introduction to his new series on drum programming.

A Series By Warren Cann.

Warren Cann continues his series on drum programming.

A Series By Warren Cann. Part 3.

This month: hints on creating more exciting song arrangements.

A Series By Warren Cann

In this month's instalment, Warren Cann circumnavigates his drum machine in search of the perfect song map.

A Series By Warren Cann

This month we look at the importance of backing up data, and explain how to produce more authentic drum patterns.

A Series By Warren Cann.

This month, we go ever deeper into the mind of that unfathomable entity, the drummer...

A Series By Warren Cann.

A Series By Warren Cann.

A Series By Warren Cann.