updated drum module for Commodore

Jim Betteridge takes a lesson in love

real drums go thinner

Drums

Tips to help you achieve that 'modern' drum sound.

John Keeble is in two minds about drumming for Spandau - an acoustic one and an electric one. Read about his treatment.

The world-conquering sound of Ronnie James' band rests on its rock solid rhythm section. Tony Reed talks to the men who make the Dio metal machine move

Drums

Pearl DRX-1 Electronic Drums

Pearl's late entry into the electronic drum kit stakes looks like a winner - eight kits can be programmed into its memory.

Stuart Gillan steps out in search of The Cure

Simmons SDS1000

Simmons successor to the SDS800 combines the best of analogue and sampling technology. Nigel Lord approves.

Geoff Nicholls goes tuning

Equipment

Mel Lambert takes the Prokit Mixer kit to the ends of the earth (well, Kensington) and finishes up with saved ackers and a useful board.

the rhythm composers

Acoustic Drums

Some people look upon the prospect of recording an acoustic drum kit with dread. It needn't be that daunting if you follow a few simple guidelines.

A new series that allows you to take the producer's chair in the making of a track. This month we look at Marillion's Kayleigh

kits, rim shots, playing surfaces

Introducing a low cost project, but with a specification equivalent to studio units costing much more

Dave Sinclair sorts out seven significant strikers

More beats per pound