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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.

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VIDEO DEMO: Paiste PSTX Series Cymbals

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste PSTX Series Cymbals Affordably priced, trashy effects hats, stacks, and crashes, plus a couple of calm, cooling bells.…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! TRX Blends Series Cymbals

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up TRX Blends Series Cymbals A best-of-both-worlds approach to achieving power and warmth.  Earlier this year, the California-based/Turkish-made cymbal…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats Rich, warm, mix-ready tones from Switzerland’s ultra-consistent cymbalsmiths. The Masters series started in…

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2015

Sabian’s Big and Ugly Cymbals at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, Mark Love, product specialist at Sabian, demonstrates the new Big and Ugly series of cymbals including the AA Apollo, HH Nova, HH King, HHX Phoenix, HH Pandora, and XS20 Monarch. The NAMM Show 2015,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 28, 2015

VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Bosphorus Lyric Series Cymbals (From the September 2014 Issue)

by Dylan Wissing The new Lyric series from the Turkish company Bosphorus was designed in close collaboration with modern jazz heavyweight Ari Hoenig. For those not yet introduced, Hoenig has a fiercely individual approach to jazz drumming, which is borne…

Modern Drummer
Aug 13, 2014
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Meinl Introduces Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hats and Dark Crashes!

Following the release of the Classics Custom Dark ride, Meinl cymbals introduces the Classics Custom Dark hi-hat and Dark crashes. The 14" Dark hi-hat has a bright and warm stick response combined with a tight and pronounced chick sound. The…

Modern Drummer
Jul 7, 2014

VIDEO - Paiste Cymbals NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video Paiste's Andrew Shreve gives a tour of the Paiste booth at The NAMM Show 2014. The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry. It is one of the two largest…

Modern Drummer
Jan 26, 2014

VIDEO - Dunnett Classic Drums NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video Ron Dunnett gives a tour of the latest products at the Drunnett Classic Drums booth at The NAMM Show 2014. The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry. It is…

Modern Drummer
Jan 26, 2014

VIDEO - Zildjian NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video Zildjian discusses their latest products at The NAMM Show 2014. The Avedis Zildjian Company is an American cymbal manufacturer founded in Istanbul. At nearly 400 years old, Zildjian is one of the oldest companies in the…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2014

Product Close-Up: Zildjian A Series Cymbals (From the February 2014 Issue)

by Michael Dawson When classic rock emerged in the 1960s, Zildjian’s American-made A series cymbals were right there with it, gracing now-classic recordings by Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Cream, and countless others with their sweet, bright tones.…

Modern Drummer
Jan 2, 2014

Product Close-Up: TRX CRX Series Cymbals (From the January 2014 Issue)

by Michael Dawson The California-based TRX offers a full range of Turkish-made cymbals for the contemporary drummer. Earlier this year, the company launched a new collection of lower-cost B20 cymbals, which are made in China. This line, called CRX, comprises…

Modern Drummer
Dec 3, 2013

Product Close-Up: Turkish Rhythm and Soul Series Cymbals

October 2013 Product Close-Up Turkish Rhythm and Soul Series Cymbals by Kyle Andrews Turkish is a company based in Istanbul that makes all of its cymbals from scratch. It begins with a proprietary bronze formula and casts each cymbal blank…

Modern Drummer
Aug 29, 2013
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UPDATED! Product Close-Up: TRX DRK Thunder and BRT Lightning Cymbals

August 2013 Product Close-Up  TRX DRK Thunder and BRT Lightning Cymbals by David Ciauro Vented cymbals are increasingly popular among drummers across numerous genres, from gospel to extreme metal. The vents have a threefold sonic impact, making cymbals sound darker,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2013

Product Close-Up: Bosphorus Black Pearl Series Cymbals (UPDATED)

July 2013 Product Close-Up Bosphorus Black Pearl Series Cymbals by Michael Dawson Two of Bosphorus’s most popular jazz-style cymbal lines are the Master and the Master Vintage. The Master series comprises fully lathed, soft-feeling cymbals with traditional, warm, and dark…

Modern Drummer
Jun 6, 2013
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