Like Stewart Copeland, the Blue Bell ride is commanding, forceful and loud when necessary, while also being controlled and sophisticated. It's probably not as suitable for more gentle, ...

Step 2: Programmed at constant velocity, hi-hats never sound realistic, and the same is doubly true for the ride cymbal. Usually, a drummer emphasises the beat on the ride, with offbeats played ...

Step up, then, DrumCraft, the Thomann-owned drum manufacturer, whose name was revived in 2022 after laying dormant for 12 years, and its 14” x 6.5” Bell Brass Snare.