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Drummer Blog: WALK THE MOON’s Sean Waugaman on Recording the New Album
Hey, MD drummers! Sean here. Since this is my first time writing a blog, I’ll start off by telling you a little bit about myself and try not to bore you with too many details. I grew up in Columbus,…
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…
Drummer Blog: 2014 “Hit Like a Girl" Finalist Natalie DePergola Talks Gulf Blvd and Other Projects
Hi MD readers. Natalie here, aka “Nat Drum-Her.” I am an independent drummer dabbling in everything I can. I just finished a string of gigs with a project we call Gulf Blvd, and we had a blast performing at last…
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…
Drummer Blog: 2014 “Hit Like a Girl" Finalist Natalie DePergola Talks Gulf Blvd and Other Projects
Hi MD readers. Natalie here, aka “Nat Drum-Her.” I am an independent drummer dabbling in everything I can. I just finished a string of gigs with a project we call Gulf Blvd, and we had a blast performing at last…
What You Need to Know About...Effects Cymbals
This article originally ran in the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of Drum Business. by Ben Meyer The term effects, or FX, is applied to a wide array of cymbals, from tiny splashes to giant, oddly shaped sheets of metal…
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…
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…
