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