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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.
Hendrix - Archetype Series Snare Drum
The Archetype series from Hendrix Drums is a high-end line of ultra-thin stave-shell snares. The company claims that the drums, with their exotic woods and world-class hardware, are some of the most versatile on the market. TO READ THE FULL…
Innovative Percussion - Artist Signature Sticks
Highly regarded for manufacturing some of the finest keyboard and timpani mallets for concert and marching players, Innovative Percussion also offers a range of drumset sticks for jazz, big band, studio, rock, Latin, and other contemporary styles. TO READ THE…
Tru Tuner - Rapid Drumhead Replacement System
Regardless of where you stand on whether we actually tune or simply tension drums, an indisputable fact is that we have to remove and replace tension rods one at a time, or two if you use two drum keys, when…
Zildjian - K Custom Dark 19" and 20" Crashes
In response to requests from artists and dealers alike, the company recently expanded the K Custom crash collection to include larger 19" and 20" models that offer the same warm, rich, and expressive qualities as the smaller cymbals but with…
Product Close-Up - Tama Superstar Classic Drumset
Tama’s Superstar Classic series feature well-crafted, versatile drums that make for a great all-around kit at an affordable price point. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Product Close-Up - Zildjian S Family Cymbals
After two years of research and development, Zildjian has released a new series of B12 (12% tin and 88% copper) cymbals, the S Family, to replace its mid-level ZHT line. While retaining the bright, explosive tonal qualities and competitive price…
Product Close-Up - C&C Maple Gum Drumset
I sat down behind a C&C kit for the first time about three years ago. It was a beautiful luan mahogany Player Date setup, and it was one of the warmest and best-sounding drumkits I’ve ever played. If I were…
Product Close-Up - Promark ActiveGrip Forward 5A Drumsticks
Promark experimented with its ActiveGrip coating on Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche’s signature Active Wave 570 stick, which was released in the summer of 2015. This year the company is expanding the ActiveGrip coating—to be offered in black—to some of its…
Dixon - Little Roomer Drumset
The Little Roomer, which we have for review here, is more of an expansion pack that can be utilized to turn a standard cajon into a full drumset. The Little Roomer comes with a 7x10 rack tom, a 10x13 floor…
Tama - Star Single Tom Stand and Classic Stand
Tama is not only one of the world’s premier drum makers, but it also offers some of the most stable, durable, and well-engineered hardware on the market today. This past year the company introduced two new pieces for drummers looking…
Tycoon - Hex-Jam Shakers, Udukere, and Small Fiberglass Shekere
Bangkok-based Tycoon has been making top-notch percussion instruments since 1983. Everything it produces is manufactured in its own factory, which allows the company to keep a keen eye on quality. Tycoon is also dedicated to using the most environmentally responsible…
Product Close-Up - Roland TD-25KV and V-Drums Kits
Roland recently made some changes to its V-Drums lineup, including discontinuing the TD-15 series and adding two mid-level kits with the TD-25 module. This new series capitalizes on a lot of the technology found in Roland’s flagship TD-30 line, but…
Product Close-Up - Bosphorus 20th Anniversary Series Cymbals
Bosphorus, one of the leading cymbal manufacturers in Turkey, is commemorating two decades of operation with the new 20th Anniversary series, which comprises a limited range of thin, vintage-style pies. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Product Close-Up – Turkish JC Soundscape Series Cymbals
The Soundscape series is a collaborative collection designed by U.S.-born/Europe-based drummer/percussionist Jarrod Cagwin and the Turkish cymbal company out of Istanbul. Much of Cagwin’s work is in traditional Middle Eastern and Northern African genres, world-influenced jazz, contemporary classical, and film…
