The design methodology for the Sound Lab Project was to create a line of snare drums that would easily be identifiable with a particular genre or drumming style. During much experimentation, Tama’s R&D people considered shell composition and thickness, rim style and type, strainer and so...
Taiwanese manufacturer Worldmax specialises in snare drums, offering a diverse range of largely metal-shelled models. Representing a conspicuously woody addition to the collection is this pair of all-maple, all-black snares.
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Worldmax was started in 1991 by David...
Given their important role in shaping the character of your kit’s sound, it’s no surprise that snare drums are such objects of obsession. Even semi-serious players might end up with two or three over the years – one for rock venues, another for acoustic jams and a little ‘effects’...
Audio instruments and effects for software platforms developer FXpansion is proud to announce availability of BFD Horsepower the latest addition to its ever-increasing library of expansion packs for its award-winning BFD3 evolved acoustic drum software, this time focusing on an authentic selection...
The DPQUAD pack consists of four microphones grouped together to mic a full drum kit. This arrangement employs a left overhead mic to cover hi-hat, cymbals and rack toms, and a right overhead mic to capture the floor tom and ride cymbal. Individual snare and kick mics complete the essential punch...
The new packs feature six gels – two small (2cm), two medium (3cm) and two large (4cm) – which all fit inside the new Pro container. The different size gels are designed to offer handy options depending on the size of the drum and the amount of dampening required. Users can easily re-apply...
Drum Workshop, Inc. has inked a deal for worldwide distribution, marketing and artist relations for KickPort International products. Drum Workshop, Inc. chief product officer, Don Lombardi, spearheaded the agreement that will have DW taking over operations for the line, while manufacturing arrangements...
The DTX532K features the DTX-PAD snare, plus real hi-hat and 3-zone cymbal pads that allow true drum playing techniques to be developed. Bass drum pedal not included with this kit. A selection of single and double bass drum pedals can be found here.
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The newest addition to the V-Drums personal-monitor family is the PM-03. Slim and stylish, this space-saving monitor adds a new dimension of sound for V-Drummers — it’s the first 2.1-channel monitor in the PM series, providing a clean, clear stereo mage, plus low-frequency coverage. From thunderous...
Professional Music Technology is the latest music store in the UK’s largest, award-winning musical instrument shop chain, located on the South Coast of England. Portsmouth is home to many an influential artist, including Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears, Mike Rutherford of Genesis, Spike Edney...
Robotics engineers at Georgia Tech have developed a robotic limb that acts like a third arm to greatly increase the creative capability of drummers.In this video, you can see the arm in action, keeping time and coordinating drum kit positions along with a two-armed, human drummer. “We believe that...
To coincide with the remastered release of his Take a Look at Me Now album, Phil Collins has put his name to a limited edition range of Promark drumsticks.The new Phil Collins Remaster commemorative range features the iconic musician’s profile and signature on the stick.
Designed by Collins...
For over a decade, Roland’s revolutionary V-Drums have lead the industry in expressive sound quality and incredible playability. With the introduction of the SuperNATURAL-powered TD-30KV V-Pro Series, the electronic drum set reaches a new pinnacle in drumming performance. SuperNATURAL sounds with...
The new range is designed to deliver optimised sound and performance at a competitive price point. “We work hard to keep pushing forward the art of cymbal-making,” comments Sabian master product specialist, Mark Love. “The technology we have learned from making professional series cymbals eventually...
Pearl’s Masters Series has always been synonymous with the very best in professional instruments for the touring drummer. In creating new Masters Maple Complete drums, Pearl has crafted a refined representation of Masters’ 25 year history in one total package.
At its core, Masters Maple...
