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Showroom: Grover Pro Releases Compact Model Temple Block Set
Model TB-XS is a set of three open-tone temple blocks designed for multi-percussion setups, musicals, schools, and pros who don’t need a full-size set. The blocks are handcrafted in the US using high quality Baltic birch and New England maple…
Showroom: Shure Adds Four Headphone Models to the SRH Line
Shure has added three entry-level products to its line of SRH headphones, the SRH144, SRH145, and the SRH145m+, which comes with a remote and a mic. Shure also introduced the SE112m+ sound-isolating earphones with remote and mic, which combine the…
Showroom: Alpine Launches New Storage System for MusicSafe Pro Earplugs
Alpine’s new compact storage system for the MusicSafe Pro earplugs has a sturdy wrist strap and room for up to three filter sets, a set of earplugs, and a spare earplug. The MusicSafe Pro is ideal for professional musicians, sound…
Win an Incredible Prize Package From Roland and QSC!
Modern Drummer has teamed up with Roland an QSC to bring you this prize package worth over $5,200. The package includes: • Roland TD-15K V-Drums kit with all mesh heads, 500 instruments, 100 usercustomizable drumkits, and much more. • A…
Showroom: Hammerax Bash Compact Tone Stacks
Bash Compact Tone Stacks produce a burst of metallic sound similar to closed hi-hats but with a more raw tone. The compact 8" triple-layer stack is said to be as powerful as much larger instruments, with deep hammering to increase…
Pearl Launches Myfirstdrumset.com for New Drummers
In an effort to take the love of drumming to a new audience, Pearl has created www.myfirstdrumset.com, an interactive and informative web platform for parents and future drummers. Focusing specifically on the experience of buying your first drum set, the…
Percussive Arts Society to Raffle a Signed Ringo Starr Print During PASIC 2014
The Percussive Arts Society and Gary Astridge, noted Beatles drum gear historian, are raffling a rare Ringo Starr signed print, entitled “The World’s Most Famous Snare Drum,” in support of Ringo and Barbara Starkey’s Lotus Foundation charity and the Percussive…
Showroom: On-Stage Introduces Tablet Mounting System for iPad Air
Designed with musicians in mind, the u-mount TCM9361 Snap-On cover makes mounting an iPad Air to mic stands, keyboard stands, workstations, drum hardware, and conductor stands easy and flexible. The u-mount also works on exercise equipment, strollers, shopping carts, and…
Modern Drummer Associate Editor Billy Amendola Appears on The Shoe Podcast
On the most recent episode of the podcast The Shoe, Modern Drummer associate editor Billy Amendola discusses the current state of the music industry, the effects of the Internet on musicians, and the Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. The Shoe, hosted by fourteen-year-old…
DW Frequent Flyer Drumset
Drum Workshop has announced the addition of a new model to its line of Design Series drums, called the Frequent Flyer kit, co-designed with Peter Erskine. The travel-friendly set includes a shallow 12x20 bass drum, traditional 8x12 rack tom, 11x14…
Philly Drum Project “Beats, Brews & Banter??? With Mike Greenfield of Lotus
Philly Drum Project's next "Beats, Brews & Banter" event will be held Tuesday, November 4, from 7 to 9pm, at the Hard Rock Cafe, 1113-31 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. The featured guest is Mike Greenfield, best known as a member…
December 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg Bissonette
(Available digitally October 28, 2014; on newsstands November 4, 2014) On the Cover Gregg Bissonette He’s got a new solo album, a headlining spot at this year’s Percussive Arts Society convention, and yet another Ringo Starr tour under his belt.…
Showroom: Shure PSM 300 Stereo Personal Monitor Systems
The PSM 300 introduces the clarity and precision of stereo, 24-bit digital audio to personal monitoring while bringing the custom-mix control that Shure PSM systems are known. PSM 300 has two offerings, one easy-to-use model designed for entry-level users (P3TR112GR),…
Rick Allen of Def Leppard to Exhibit His Art at Wentworth Gallery
Wentworth Gallery will present, in its Short Hills, New Jersey, premiere, Rick Allen’s works from his latest collection, titled “Rick Allen: Angels and Icons.” Allen’s art is currently being showcased exclusively in Wentworth Gallery locations throughout the country, and Short Hills…
