Episode 5: A Conversation With Allan Leibowitz, Editor of digitalDrummer Magazine

Exploring the World of Digital Drums with Allan Leibowitz - Kick & Snare Podcast

In this episode of Kick & Snare, host Michael sits down with Allan Leibowitz, founder and editor of digitalDrummer Magazine, to discuss the booming electronic drum market. Allan shares his journey from rediscovering drumming as an adult to launching the successful digitalDrummer Magazine. They delve into the technology behind electronic drums, the challenges and advantages, and their growing role in live performances and home studios. The conversation also explores the impact of electronic drums on music education and accessibility for differently-abled drummers. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how electronic drums are reshaping the drumming landscape.

00:00:00 - Intro to Allan Leibowitz & How We Each Came To Electronic Drums 00:02:08 - The lack of information and critical reviews of electronic drums 00:03:09 - The problem with the music instrument magazine publishing industry 00:03:32 - The Launch of digitalDrummer Magazine 00:05:28 - More About The Lack of True Critical Journalism in Music and Music Tech 00:07:42 - Influencers.  Can we trust their reviews? 00:09:42 - Electronic Drums  & Triggers - How Do They Work? 00:11:25 - How The Technology is Changing 00:13:54 - Interoperability and Innovation in Electronic Drums 00:20:45 - Electronic Drums in Live Performance - The Big Tours 00:23:46 - Electronic Drums in Live Performance - Weekend Warriors 00:25:56 - Looks Still Matter - The Perception Problem 00:27:45 - Mastery of Electronic Drums - Key to Getting Gigs 00:29:59 - Sonic Possibilities 00:31:56 - E-Drums In The Studio 00:37:20 - Electronic Kits in Music Education 00:46:06 - Stem Separation - On the Module? 00:50:57 - Accessibility and Electronic Drumming  00:55:27 - Time to Raise the Profile of Finger Drumming  00:58:07 - Final Thoughts