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DWe and DW Soundworks Tips & Tricks.

Learn how you can transform your sound with DW Soundworks and an infinitely expandable library of authentic drum sounds.

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DWe combines the first-ever ​acoustic-electronic convertible drums equipped with authentic DW sounds, ​groundbreaking wireless innovation, ​and the handcrafted drum shells ​that have made DW ​The Drummers Choice® since 1972.​

Drummer Patty Anne Miller playing DWe Drums

Getting Started with DWe

Tips & Tricks to get you playing quickly

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A Spectrum of Sound

Introduction to DW Soundworks™

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DW Soundworks

How-To Use DW Soundworks

A complete walk through of the powerful customization tools built into DW Soundworks.

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Overview - DW Soundworks Tutorial

A general overview of all the controls, parameters, and functions of DW Soundworks. This will get you familiar with the software making it easy and intuitive to use.

Overview - DW Soundworks Tutorial

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Play Presets - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Presets - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play Favorites - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Favorites - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play Setlists - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Setlists - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play Kit Designer - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Kit Designer - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play Advanced Mappings - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Advanced Mappings - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play FX Modules - DW Soundworks Tutorial

FX Modules - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play Grooves - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Grooves - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Play Instrument Designer - DW Soundworks Tutorial

Instrument Designer - DW Soundworks Tutorial

DWe Control

DWe Control Settings

Fine tune your trigger settings with a step by step guide to DWe Control.

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DWe Control Overview

Join Jonathan Weinmann as he gives you an in-depth overview of the DWe Control software. From initial pairing and calibrating of your new DWe kit to advanced controls that will customize your DWe kit to match your playing style. The SoundWorks software and Collectors series shells are the heart and soul of the DWe kit, but the Control software is definitely the brain.

DWe Control Overview

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Play DWe: Pairing and Calibaration

DWe: Pairing and Calibaration

Play DWe: Trigger Settings

DWe: Trigger Settings

Play DWe: Hi-Hat Optimization

DWe: Hi-Hat Optimization

Play DWe: Trigger Firmware Updates

DWe: Trigger Firmware Updates

Play DWe Drums Velocity Curves and Dynamic Range

DWe Drums Velocity Curves and Dynamic Range

Play Connecting External Drum Modules

Connecting External Drum Modules

Play DWe Drums MIDI Maps

DWe Drums MIDI Maps

Play DWe Drums Advanced & Options Settings

DWe Drums Advanced & Options Settings

Play DWe Drums Hit Log

DWe Drums Hit Log

Need More Help?

If you can't find what you are looking for, make sure to check out the DWe help center to access our knowledge base with answers to frequently asked questions, troubleshooting tips and more.

You can also login with your DW account to create a support ticket if you can;t find the answer to your question.

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