New and Notable
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
WFLIII DRUMS NEW TEAM, NEW DRUMS, NEW EVERYTHING!
Bill Ludwig III and his company WFLIII are all FIRED up for 2023! Under the direction of Bill, together with new business partner Cloburn Ltd, owned and run by professional drummer Paul McManus, the year 2023 sees a new and…
ADELE, ALICIA KEYS, & DECLAN McKENNA DRUMMERS JOIN PORTER & DAVIES
Top Drummers Use World Beating Silent Tactile Monitors Porter & Davies proudly announce that more world class drummers have joined their ever growing family. Derrick Wright for Adele, Mike Reid for Alicia Keys, Gabi King for Declan McKenna and Elijah…
TAMA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW STAGESTAR SERIES KITS
New for 2023, TAMA has announced the release of their new, super-affordable STAGESTAR drum kits. STAGESTAR provides a full sounding drum set with durable hardware and functional cymbals. 100% Poplar 6ply 7mm shells produce full, dynamic tones for each drum.…
ROLAND INSTRUMENTS FOR FIRST TIME DRUMMERS, AND EXAMINING THE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE EFFECTS OF DRUMMING
Roland TD-02 V-Drum Series The Roland TD-02K and TD-02KV V-Drums kits provide a premium musical experience for first-time drummers, practicing students, and adults looking to start playing drums again. The kits are based around the TD-02 module, which includes 16…
GRETSCH ENERGY SERIES: JUMP INTO A DRUMMING ADVENTURE
You’ll never forget your first drum kit.Experiencing your own look, your own sound, your own instrument for the first time means taking care of all the components, putting together cymbals and hardware, and possibly also being disappointed with the setup…
EPLEX7 ANNOUNCES THE NEW CARDIAM D-142k VACUUM TUBE PASSIVE EQUALIZER PLUGIN VST
The Cardiam D-142k is an boutique vst plugin equalizer inspired by classic American coil and vacuum tube equalizers from the 50s and 60s. It is characterized by a soft “passive style” sound in the middle, highs and transients. Liquid and…
ROLAND REIMAGINES FIVE CLASSIC RHYTHM MACHINES IN NEW DRUM MACHINE COLLECTION
Roland, a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments and software products, introduces its Drum Machine Collection, which includes five of the brand’s most revered rhythm machines from the ‘80s as recreated modern plug-ins. These plug-ins are enhanced with…
Roland Announces Multiple V-Drums Product Upgrades
Updated Sound Modules, New Upgraded Kits, and V-Drums Acoustic Design Lineups. Roland, a world leader in electronic drums and percussion, announces multiple upgrades to the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. New TD-17, TD-27, and V-Drums Acoustic Design models have been…
TRX Cymbals Announces New Models
New Dark, Dry DX Series Expands TRX Popular-Priced Special Edition Line. The TRX Cymbal Co. has announced the introduction of its new Special Edition DX Series. The line expands the company’s high-quality, high-performance, handcrafted Special Edition line by adding a…
Hit Like a Girl and PlayDrums.com Launch a New Peer-Inspired Community Program.
Leading drum industry organizations Hit Like a Girl and PlayDrums.com have joined forces to launch the Drumming Connects Us Community – a peer-inspired community designed to encourage and engage young drummers and draw new players into the excitement and benefits…
Tackle Instrument Supply Co. Introduces an In-Demand Cymbal Case for an In-Demand Drummer.
As one of the most in-demand drummers in Southern California, Marcelo Bucater spends a lot of time driving from gig to gig. On a typical day, he might start out teaching at The Los Angeles College of Music in Pasadena,…
Drum Workshop Joins Roland Corporation
Combining two of the world’s best acoustic and electronic drum companies to focus on delivering new innovation for drummers; Drum Workshop will operate as a standalone unit with pioneering founders retaining leadership positions. Roland is the leading global manufacturer of…
AHEAD ANNOUNCES A NEW SIGNATURE STICK
Rikki Rockett’s black on green drumstick is the best of both worlds with the larger grip of a 5B handle and the lighter articulation of a 5A shaft, designed to provide a great balance of speed, power and control for…
ROLAND UNVEILS SPD-SX PRO SAMPLING PAD
New Flagship Sampling Pad with Advanced Features and Professional Enhancements Based on Feedback from SPD-SX Users. Roland announces the SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad, the new flagship model in the long-running SPD series. Born of user feedback fueled by extensive road…
