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International Art & Sound Shakkaritas
Shakkaritas are spherical rattles handmade by a group of artisans in Nicaragua. The rattles are made from the hard seedpods of jicaro trees. Shakkaritas measure 2.5" to 3.5" in diameter and offer an organic medium-loud sound. They are available in…
Audix Micro-HP Microphone
The success of Audix’s Micro-D miniature rim-mount drum mic has prompted the demand for a similar product specifically designed for hand percussion instruments. The result is the company’s Micro-HP. A rubber shock mount and protective anodized aluminum ring provide maximum…
Zildjian Rarities Cymbals
Zildjian recently released select collectible and prototype cymbals from its vault and sound lab. Developed in conjunction with Zildjian artist Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride is medium-thin and has random hammering and traditional lathing for an even…
Modern Drummer Snare Drum Selects, Volume 1 for BFD2 and BFD Eco
Platinum Samples is pleased to announce they have been selected as the online distributors for Modern Drummer Snare Drum Selects, Volume 1 for FXpansion BFD2 and BFD Eco. Developed to meet the needs of professional record producers and sound engineers,…
Dixon Custom Cherry Collection and Matrix Green Outlaw Drumset
Dixon’s new Custom Cherry Collection features drums made of a combination of cherry and mahogany. The lacquered shells are 9-ply (7.3 mm) with 45-degree bearing edges, black hardware, and 1.6 mm hoops. Kits are available in four- and five-piece configurations,…
Brady Walkabout Series Additions
The Walkabout series is the personal project of Brady Drums founder Chris Brady, who travels deep into the remote deserts and forests of Australia to hand-select small amounts of rare, indigenous timbers, which are then handcrafted into limited editions, rarities,…
Toontrack Blues MIDI Library
Toontrack’s latest MIDI collection—Blues MIDI—includes breaks, fills, and twelve-bar groove variations in various tempos, feels, and time signatures. The library works with the company’s drum software EZdrummer and Superior Drummer 2.0. Toontrack.com
Vic Firth Carter Beauford Signature Stick
Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford’s new signature stick combines a 5B shaft with an extended taper and elongated oval wood tip. The result is said to provide superior response, sound, and versatility. For a distinctive look and feel, the…
Porter & Davies BC2 Silent Bass Drum Monitoring System
Porter & Davies’ updated BumChum bass drum monitor, the BC2, includes a voltage selector switch for use in different countries, plus phantom power, an XLR socket, NL4 sockets and connector leads, and a smaller flight case. The BC2 uses bone…
Los Cabos 7A Hickory Nylon-Tip Sticks
Los Cabos’s 7A hickory nylon-tip drumsticks are 15 1/2" in length and have a diameter of .543". List price: $14. loscabosdrumsticks.com
Drummed Up Creations Music-Inspired Furniture
Drummed Up Creations designs and builds furniture using new and used drums and drum parts. The line of products includes cocktail/bar tables and stools, clocks, and end tables. Each piece is built to order, personalized, numbered, and signed. Prices start…
Virtually Erskine - Peter Erskine Drum Sample and Groove Libraries
Virtually Erskine features samples of two of the legendary drummer’s personal kits, formatted for FXpansion BFD2 and BFD Eco, plus a MIDI groove library of more than 400 files played by Erskine in twelve unique styles, including jazz, swing, rock,…
TightScrew Non-Loosening Tension Rods
TightScrews are machined tension rods with a patented built-in nylon insert that allows for snug, precise tuning and is designed to prevent detuning. Standard models are available in 1 5/8" (42 mm), 2" (52 mm), 2 1/2" (65 mm), and…
Kaces Razor Series Drum Bag Sets
Kaces is offering two new five-piece Razor drum bag sets for standard- and fusion-size kits. Each bag is crafted with a padded ballistic nylon exterior, a soft protective interior lining, reinforced double stitching, and a padded handle, packaged in a…
