Drum studio won't be every Rock Band (or Guitar Hero) gamer's dream come true. In fact, if you're just in it for the fun of the game, this probably won't suit you at all. You see, Drum Studio is just as the name implies, it's a virtual drum studio. While this isn't really a bad thing, it does isolate the crowd of gamers who are going to want to jump on board. Members of high school bands, members of stage bands, and anyone else who just enjoys screwing around on a drum set will get a good practice out of Drum Studio. The best part about it is the fact that you won't keep your neighbors up with your real crash symbol or snare.
The main draw here is customization, something that's very expensive to do with your real life drum set. With the ability to change the sound of each drum and boasting a library so large it will take you weeks to comb through, trying all of your options will prove there are enless possibilities. But the customization doesn't have to end with just one set of drums, players can add additional sets (up to four total) to the system and, just like a real drum, add whatever types of toms/symbols/bass they want through the in game options.
Drum Studio is the perfect game to put on a pair of headphones and get lost in. Even if you lack an Xbox 360 Drum Kit, you can still play some wicked beats with your controller. Now of course it's not the same as rocking out on an actual drum kit, and won't give you that "I'm in a band" feeling, but it's entertaining as hell none the less. The ability to record beats, and then reverse the track and lay down more on top, means even the toughest tracks can be accomplished with a controller. Though it would be wise of you to purchase a metronome if you lack rhythm, especially those of you planing on creating beats with a controller.
While there is no simple option to send a track you've made to a friend, using a USB drive allows you to upload your saved tracks to your computer and send them off to your buddies. After uploading your tracks to their system, they can try to match your awesomeness on the set. Making for some cool competition if you have friends who can tear it up on the drums.
I'd like to put extra emphisis on the fact that this is not a game, this is a tool for the musically inclined. If you aren't coordinated enough to play a real drum set, then you won't be able to rock out here either. Drum Studio doesn't throw bright colors at you and pat you on the back, it's very straight-forward with it's intentions. However, the practice you get from it, will most likely help you the next time you plug in and jam out on Rock Band or Guitar Hero, but not without hard work and dedication. For a buck (80 MS points) this is one hell of a tool, happy drumming!
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