One of the realities of owning electronic drum kits like the Alesis Nitro is that over time, small hardware components wear out, loosen, or get lost. A common issue is missing or stripped nuts that hold rack clamps, pads, or other parts securely in place. Fortunately, replacing them doesn’t require specialized parts from the manufacturer—you can solve it with…

There’s something special about rack gear from the 90s. The Roland GP-100, with its dual COSM preamps, lush multi-effects, and classic tones, has earned a permanent place in many rigs—including mine. But like a lot of older gear, it eventually needed some love to bring it back to full working order. The Problem Over time,…