Image via Wikipedia To mix authentic drum tracks, you need to know what a good drummer sounds like. Sure, you could set your band in the box to play some cheesy drum riffs , but real drummers add variety, excitement, riffs, solos, and insane beats that work musically and are pretty cool, too. So check out some of these drum solos to get some inspiration next time you need to mix a beat. Notice how Neil's beats work with the music and rhythm section and not against it. Lots of amateur drummers and recording artists don't realize that despite all the cheesy jokes, good drummers are great musicians. Their drumming is not all about the drummer, its about the music. Great example of a happening drum solo using electronics for Perfect Drug . Related articles by Zemanta Ayron Jones and the Way's Drummer Is Awesome DREAM THEATER Drummer Mike Mangini - "The Intentions Of The Band Are So Good That It...