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How close listening to Chic and a selection of other artists can teach us about the integral relationship between the kick and bass

Other commercial styles, such as Drum and Bass, often treat the kick/bass relationship a little bit differently. Many drum ...
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"The TR-808's bass drum is undoubtedly the most recognisable electronic kick sound of all time": How to get the perfect 808s

Today is August 8, and you know what that means: it's the music tech world's annual excuse to sing the praises of history's most iconic drum machine. This year, the legendary Roland TR-808 turns 45, ...
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Eight years later, you can finally turn off Rock Band’s kick drum pedal

New option is a boon for beginners and disabled gamers. Good! As a person who has been playing drums for a few decades, I can say that the feeling of the kick pedal was horrible and not balanced the ...