The Showroom
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Showroom: Shure Unveils New Motiv Digital Product Line and iOS Mobile Recording App
Shure introduces Motiv digital products, a new plug-and-play microphone line suited for individuals looking to capture high-quality audio for vocal/acoustic recording, podcasts, YouTube videos, and field recording. Motiv products include four new Apple-certified products, including three condenser microphones and a…
Showroom: Bucks County Drums’ Unique Semi-Solid Drum Shell
Bucks County Drums’ patent-pending semi-solid drum shell fuses a solid wood shell to the interior of a super-thin ply shell. The ply shell holds the solid component intact and doesn’t allow it to move. The drumhead only touches the solid…
Showroom: Burns Engineering’s New Bass Plate Drum Accessory
The patented Bass Plate attaches to a bass drum using the same screws and holes used for the two bottom batter-side tension lugs. The objective of the Bass Plate is to restore the balance and fullness of the drum’s sound…
Showroom: Remo Dorado Cajon
Remo’s Dorado cajons are designed and handcrafted in California using birch and two sets of three high-quality compression springs with over 400 coils each. Additional features include a fixed faceplate that seals the drum completely and enables the bass tones…
Showroom: LP Black Box Cajon
LP’s new Black Box cajon is a synthesis between playability and affordability. Handmade in the USA, its smooth, sophisticated black matte finish gives it a polished appearance, while the Baltic birch front plate, usually found on high-end cajons, serves up…
Showroom: PinchClip Now Available in Three-Packs
The patent-pending PinchClip, a drum accessory that replaces wingnuts on cymbal stands, is now available as a three-pack and comes in a choice of black or red finish. The PinchClip is a stainless-steel flange that makes setting up and packing…
Showroom: Remo Powerstroke 3 Black Dot and Powerstroke 77 Drumheads
Inspired by legendary drummer Steve Smith, the Powerstroke 3 Black Dot bass drum head features a thin underlay ring at the outer edge of the head to subtly dampen unwanted overtones. The added 5-mil bottom-side Black Dot is said to…
Showroom: Roland Adds Vintage Sounds in the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion
Roland introduces the new 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion for the TR-8 Rhythm Performer. Every sound of the TR-707 and TR-727 has been reproduced using the original PCM wave data and detailed models of the original circuitry. Analog Circuit Behavior captures…
Showroom: Istanbul Mehmet Company Announces New Tony Williams Tribute Cymbals
Left to right: Colin Schofield (project consultant), Colleen Williams (Tony Williams’ widow), Mehmet Tamdeger (president of Istanbul Mehmet), Bulent Akbay (product manager for Istanbul Mehmet) Istanbul Mehmet has announced the introduction of a much-anticipated set of cymbals created in…
Showroom: Tama Releases Limited Metalworks Steel Snare
Tama’s new 6.5x14 LE Metalworks steel snare was built for maximum versatility and projection, cutting clarity, and crisp articulation. The 1.2mm shell and die-cast hoops are said to offer extreme sensitivity without sacrificing power. Features include a copper lacquer finish,…
Showroom: New Graphics and Colors Offered in LP’s Collect-A-Bell Series
LP introduces seven new designs for the Black Beauty cowbell. The intense, eye-catching graphics include attention-grabbing colors from Zombie Green to Zebra Purple and several shades in between. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “There is something fun…
Showroom: Weighted KickPro Bass Drum Pillow Now Available
The KickPro Bass Drum Pillow (patent pending) offers a new, advanced approach to bass drum muffling and sound enhancement. The KickPro combines a weighted core with a non-skid, rubberized bottom and fleece cover. This unique design allows the Pillow to…
Showroom: Sound Percussion Labs Introduces Kicker Pro and Lil’ Kicker Drumkits
Sound Percussion Lab’s new Kicker Pro is a 5-piece, student-size drumkit that combines sleek, modern design, rugged construction, and professional features including tunable drumheads, a full-size chain drive bass drum pedal, and multi-ply, real poplar wood shells. With an 18x14…
Showroom: LP Groups Three Popular Products in a Cajon Accessory Pack
LP has taken its three most popular cajon accessories, the cajon throne, foot tambourine, and small cajon castanet, and packaged them as one grab-and-go item, the LP Cajon Accessory Pack. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “Among our…
