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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…
Provenance - 6x14 Jaguar XJS Snare
English company Provenance has carved a unique niche in the collectors market, offering high-quality snare drums built out of reclaimed materials from retired high-performance machines. With a stated mission to build the ultimate historical musical instruments, Provenance is careful to…
Product Close-Up - Cask Drum Craft
The Cask Drum Company is a boutique manufacturer out of Post Falls, Idaho, owned and operated by Micah Doering. He sent us two snare drums for review. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Product Close-Up - Index Drums
If you’re looking for new percussive sounds for low-volume gigs, then you might appreciate what the Forest King line of wooden drumheads from Index Drums has to offer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Istanbul Mehmet - X-Ray Series Cymbals
For drummers favoring more unusual cymbals, there’s the Xperience line, which includes the X-Ray options we have for review. All X-Ray cymbals are perforated to increase trashiness and decrease decay, and they are available with three different patterns of holes.…
Natal - Café Racer Series Drumset
Natal’s initial drum catalog included metal and stave-shell snares and ply-shell drumkits made from ash, birch, maple, bubinga, and American walnut. In early 2016 the company released a new series, Café Racer, which features North American tulipwood shells. TO READ…
Paiste - Signature Rides
This past year Paiste collaborated with some of its top artists to craft a handful of unique cymbals. These new models include the 20" Signature Vir2ocity Duo ride for prog-rock legend Carl Palmer, the purple-finished 22" Signature Dry Heavy ride…
Roland - KT-9 and FD-9 Kick and Hi-Hat Controllers
Finally! Near-noiseless pedals for a quieter e-drum experience. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gibraltar - Beat EFX Bass Pedal Enhancers
Always looking to introduce unique accessory items to its catalog, Gibraltar developed a trio of bass drum beater attachments that add an extra layer of sound to every stroke. The Beat EFX enhancers are constructed using a small hard-plastic mounting…
