Four tools for quiet at-home drum practice and recording

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 11:40 in Mathematics & Economics

Rock out on the down low. (Matthijs Smit via Unsplash/)There’s no need to be a nuisance when it comes to vibing on a drum set. Those who get their kicks playing this notoriously loud musical instrument will be glad to know that it’s now easier than ever to jam out in close proximity to neighbors and roommates thanks to new quiet innovations that keep the groove in the room and out of the ears of others. It doesn’t matter if you’re practicing paradiddles or trying your hand at recording a full-on layered drum symphony: these whisper-quiet technologies will keep every drummer and everyone around them happy no matter the time of day.Here’s a list of some of our favorite gear for quiet drumming.Digital drum control station. (Amazon/)If you’re going quiet with your existing drum kit, think of the EAD10 as the “brain” that makes the whole operation possible. Simply attach...

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