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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.

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Paiste Signature and Dark Energy Series Additions

The renowned Swiss cymbal maker celebrates thirty years of its Signature alloy with a smattering of add-ons to the Signature and Dark Energy lines.

by Michael Dawson
Jun 28, 2019

Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Drumset

A unique high-end offering featuring a blended wood/synthetic shell designed for maximum attack, projection, and punch.

by Michael Dawson
Jun 28, 2019

Crush Drumset and Hardware Product Close-Up

Crush Drums and Percussion entered the market with a bang in 2010, with a full range of drums and hardware and a “best in show” win at the company’s first NAMM Show in 2011.

by Christopher Kozar
May 29, 2019

Calderwood Percussion 3.75x12 Piccolo Snare

A funky little 7-ply maple drum wrapped in brocade fabric.

by Michael Dawson
May 29, 2019

CAD Microphones Product Close-Up

The CAD Microphone catalog boasts a wide range of products, including affordable but high-quality drum microphones.

by Michael Dawson
May 29, 2019
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Croaker Percussion Product Close-Up

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Modern Drummer
May 29, 2019

TRX Cymbals Product Close-Up

TRX was founded in 2006 in an effort to provide traditional Turkish-made cymbals for modern applications.

by Mike Dawson
May 29, 2019

Aston Origin, Spirit, and Starlight Microphones

Aston is a UK-based company that manufactures high-quality yet competitively priced condenser mics suitable for a wide range of applications, including on drums.

by Michael Dawson
Apr 30, 2019

Independent Drum Lab

One of INDe’s latest creations is the RESoArmor finish, which is more durable than a conventional wrap without impacting shell resonance.

by Michael Dawson
Apr 30, 2019

SledgePad Dampening System

SledgePad, a simple-to-install and effective foam-based dampening system designed to focus bass drum, tom, and snare tone.

by Nick Amoroso
Apr 30, 2019

Barton Vintage Beech Drumset

Barton is a relatively new California-based company that, according to its website, makes “real, honest drums that you can keep for a lifetime.”

by Michael Dawson
Apr 30, 2019

Ultimate Ears Pro UE 6 Pro

This month we look at the Ultimate Ears' UE 6 Pro custom molds, which were designed with gigging drummers in mind to provide high-quality sounds.

by Michael Dawson
Mar 27, 2019
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Pfeifer Drum Co. Snares

Pfeifer launched the brand in 2017 with the September series, which features an innovative snare design with nine lugs and off set snare wires.

by Michael Dawson
Mar 27, 2019

RBH Westwood Series Drumset

All RBH drum shells are handmade by Hagwood at the RBH shop in Virginia Beach, so there’s no difference in quality or craftsmanship between the Monarch and Westwood series.

by Michael Dawson
Mar 27, 2019
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