There are special moments in the musical instrument industry when instrument manufacturers produce some truly innovative products. These are risky ventures financially, but amazing things can happen when engineers and designers are given the time and resources to innovate and push the boundaries creatively. When lightning strikes, these new instruments inspire musicians to think differently about creating and performing music. This month’s column is a special nod to those inventors and entrepreneurs that are experimenting in garage workshops or those that already work as designers inside some of the top global music companies. We are all excited to see new combinations of technologies in the world of drumming and percussion over the coming years. The most creatively satisfying electronic drum instruments that I have played in the past few years were designed around an “electro-organic” or “electro-acoustic” approach. Electro-acoustic drums serve a different purpose compared with more traditional electronic drum […]

November 2022 Issue