Videos
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Zildjian at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Paul Francis, head of research and development for Avedis Zildjian cymbals, and Gen 16 product manager Mike Sutton take us through the new products available from Zildjian this year. For acoustic cymbals, there are…
Ultimate Ears at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Ultimate Ears’ vice president of sales, Mike Diaz, explains how custom in-ear monitors can be easily attainable and affordable. In this video, Ultimate Ears demonstrates its new way of creating digital imaging using laser…
Shure Microphones at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Shure Incorporated’s Soren Pedersen guides us through Shure’s new products for 2015, including the new ShurePlus Motiv line of USB and iOS-compatible products and a plethora of new PGA microphones. The MV88 is a…
Treeworks Chimes at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, TreeWorks’ James Bratton shows us the new products from the company for this year. First up is the 140 bar InfiniTree, which is over 4' long. Each side, high or low, can be used…
Vic Firth at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Vic Firth’s Neil Larrivee, director of education and product development, shows us the latest in the product lines available for this year. Vic Firth has added two models to its American Classic series. Both…
Remo at NAMM 2015 Pt 1 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Remo product manager, Chalo Eduardo, shows us Remo’s new hand drumming products for this year. First up is the Tamburello, which comes in two models: a Pre-Tuned with a fixed Skyndeep graphic drumhead and…
Gretsch at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Gretsch’s Mike Nieland takes us through the new offerings from the company for 2015. First up is the Broadkaster. It features a 3-ply (maple, poplar, maple) shell configuration based on the classic Gretsch design…
Paiste at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Andrew Shreve, marketing and artist relations manager for Paiste America, takes us through the new cymbals from Paiste for 2015. First up is Dave Lombaro’s Reign Ride, a 22" Rude Power ride based on…
Canopus Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Canopus Drums’ Naoya Hasegawa shows us an assortment of kits, snare, and miscellaneous products that the company is offering this year. The first kit is its gray sparkle lacquer Yaiba II Groove kit that…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Progressive Independence: Rock Revisited (VIDEO)
Progressive Independence: Rock Revisited A Step-by-Step Method for Building Creative Coordination by Miguel Monroy Fifteen years ago, the founder of Modern Drummer, Ron Spagnardi, published a book devoted to developing independence for rock and funk drumming. This book, Progressive Independence:…
Natal at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Natal’s Josh Touchton walks us through the company’s new offerings for 2015. Natal has debuted a new mid-level drumkit, called Arcadia. The shells are birch-over-poplar, and two colors are available: transparent cherry red and…
Dream Cymbals and Gongs at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Dream Cymbals and Gongs president, Andy Morris, takes on a tour of what’s new from the company for this year. Dream is a Canadian company making hand-hammered, cast cymbals in China, and new this…
Rock Perspectives: The Mighty Three-Stroke Ruff (VIDEO)
The following post is excerpted from the March 2015 of Modern Drummer Magazine. Rock Perspectives Diamonds in the Ruff Part 1: The Mighty Three-Stroke by Matt Starr The first thing I learned when I started taking drum lessons was the…
Craviotto Drum Co. at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Craviotto Drum Co. general manager, David Victor, shows us many of the company’s new products for 2015. First off is the Super Swing snare drum that started last summer with a limited run of…
