The Showroom

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Showroom: Yamaha DTX502 Touch App Brings the Power of iOS to Electronic Drums

Yamaha announces the introduction of DTX502 Touch, a new iOS app for its award-winning DTX502 series of electronic drums. The new app lets the user control all the features of the DTX502 module using their iOS touch-screen when connected via…

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Jan 6, 2015

Showroom: Sonor Celebrates 140th Anniversary With Vintage Series Drums

Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the company, Sonor brings back an iconic look and sound of the time between the 1950s and early 1970s. The Sonor team, in cooperation with artists and collectors, worked to bring the Vintage series drums…

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Jan 5, 2015

Showroom: LP Revamps Its Cowbell Mounting System With Larger Eyebolt

LP’s new mounting assembly’s eyebolt is spring-loaded and self-aligning, and accommodates .375" and .5" diameter tom arms. The patent-pending mounting system is available on three models, the Rock Bell, Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell, and Rock Classic Ridge Rider Cowbell. Victor…

Modern Drummer
Jan 2, 2015

Showroom: Mike Balter Titanium Series Mallets

The Titanium series is a crossover concept that allows a player to use the same mallet on both vibes and marimba. Each model is said to produce a big, full fundamental with great overtones and allows the player to jump…

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Jan 1, 2015

Showroom: Hal Leonard Releases PlayAlong iPad App

Hal Leonard introduces the Hal Leonard PlayAlong, an iPad app for amateur to professional musicians who want to learn, play, record, share, and perform their favorite songs using the latest iOS technology. The new app is available now on the…

Modern Drummer
Dec 31, 2014
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Showroom: Toca Introduces Entry-Level Colorsound Cajons

Toca’s Colorsound cajons are said to project great sound, and are available in five colors, pastel blue, pastel green, pastel pink, pastel purple, and white. Director of Product for Toca, Victor Filonovich, said, “Playing the cajon should be easy and…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2014

Showroom: Gretsch Adds Walnut and Birch to the Renown Series

Gretsch’s Renown Walnut is a new line designed for the experienced player who is looking for a differentiated kit that delivers deep, rich tones with clear attack. “Our Renown Maple series has been a fantastic sounding and performing drumset for…

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Dec 26, 2014

Showroom: Toca Unveils New Djembe Finishes

Toca’s Street series djembes are now available in a black onyx finish. Hand carved from one piece of environmentally friendly, plantation grown mahogany, the djembe has a kiln-dried shell with twenty coats of teak oil, which protects and preserves the…

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Dec 24, 2014

Showroom: Gibraltar Launches Second-Generation Strap-Drive Cajon Pedal

Gibraltar’s Second Generation Strap Drive cajon pedal allows the drummer to use a cajon like a bass drum. Changes include fixed-position cable housings that keep the cable in-line, along with fixed-adjust CAM drives. Ken Fredenberg, Gibraltar’s Director of Product, said,…

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Dec 19, 2014

Showroom: Revolution Drum’s 2nd Generation Firefly Drum Key

The redesigned Firefly drum key features a wider and more ergonomic handle for increased torque and comfort, a smoother and more precise silent ratcheting system, and a red anodized-aluminum handle to help locate in dark rooms. The second-generation Firefly drum…

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Dec 12, 2014

Showroom: Cymgard Cymbal Mutes

Cymgards, a new patent-pending percussion accessory, allow drummers to play and practice in urban, apartment, and sound-sensitive areas without making much cymbal noise. Cymgards are rubber edge protectors that deaden cymbal sound while allowing players to maintain a close-to-natural stick-to-cymbal…

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Dec 1, 2014

Sound Percussion Labs Debuts Unity and Velocity Lines

Sound Percussion Labs, the evolution of the Sound Percussion brand, has a new look, a new logo, and a new line of drumkits, percussion, and hardware designed to meet the needs of beginners, students, and experienced professionals alike. The SPL…

Modern Drummer
Nov 27, 2014
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Showroom: Check Out Meinl’s Bamboo Multi-Stick Collection!

New from Meinl is the Bamboo Multi-Stick collection consisting of three different pairs. Each Multi-Stick is made in Germany from hand-selected bamboo and provides a different playing feel and new sound options for the cajon and other percussion instruments. A…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2014

Showroom: Meinl Introduces Cajon Brush Collection and Four-Inch Kneepad

Meinl’s new cajon brush collection consists of three different pairs. The 14.25" Classic cajon brush creates a musical spread by delivering heavy, full strokes with a slightly mellow attack. Features include a thicker set of rippled polymer bristles and wavy…

Modern Drummer
Nov 24, 2014
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