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Quiet Down Your Practice With Cymbomute Cymbal Mutes
A Cymbomute cymbal mute fits around the rim of a cymbal and is held in place by its own tension. These devices are available for any size and type of cymbal, so an entire setup can be muted no matter…
Sabian Releases 13-Inch Jojo Mayer Hoop Crasher
Originally introduced in 2012 as a 14" model, Sabian is now offering a 13" Hoop Crasher. Designed by Jojo Mayer, the Hoop Crasher dual-ring effects device is manufactured from a set of premium B20 bronze hi-hats. The top flotation ring…
Product Close-Up: Crescent Haptic Series Cymbals (From the March 2014 Issue)
by Michael Dawson Crescent’s new Haptic series was developed for world music artist Jamey Haddad, who wanted cymbals that he could play with his bare hands as well as with sticks. (See Haddad’s Setting Sights feature in the February 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…
VIDEO - Meinl Cymbals NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage
In this video Meinl Cymbals' Chris Brewer giving a tour of the Meinl Cymbals booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Highlights include 22" Tradition Ride Cymbals, 21" Extra-Dry Transition Ride (Mike Johnston), Pure Rides, Classic Customs, and more. Meinl…
The Making of Alicia Keys’ "Girl on Fire" with Indie Studio Drummer Dylan Wissing
In this video, session drummer Dylan Wissing shares the story behind the making of the drum tracks on R&B superstar Alicia Keys’ hit single “Girl on Fire.” Dylan Wissing is a Hoboken, New Jersey–based drummer who operates his own recording…
Soultone's Vintage Old School 1964 Series Cymbals
Soultone Vintage Old School 1964 Series Cymbals by Michael Dawson Soultone Cymbals was founded in 2003 by the Los Angeles–based drummer Iki Levy, in an effort to provide high-quality models with what Levy describes as “a balance of proper weight…
Zildjian K Constantinople 20" Bounce and 22" Renaissance Rides
Zildjian K Constantinople 20" Bounce and 22" Renaissance Rides by Michael Dawson The K Constantinople series is Zildjian’s high-end cymbal line designed to recall classic jazz tones from the 1950s and ’60s. All Constantinople cymbals sound complex, dark, and warm…
Sabian 17" Holy China
The Holy China, which is now available as a smaller 17" model, features a higher profile to raise the pitch, holes for increased volume and sustain, and a large unfinished bell for cut and durability. The 17" cymbal was designed…
On-Stage iMount iPad Mounting System
The On-Stage iMount system allows you to attach an iPad to drum/cymbal hardware or a microphone stand and also acts as a protective cover. An 8 mm threaded insert on the rear of the case mates with…
Meinl Brann Dailor 21" Mb8 Ghost Ride
Developed in cooperation with Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, this cymbal features a unique look and has a sound that’s said to combine glassy ping and warm shimmer. The raw black bell delivers a cutting, clear punch. meinlcymbals.com …
V-Classic Cymbals
V-Classic Vintage-Inspired Turkish Cymbals by Michael Dawson V-Classic cymbals are the brainchild of Torab Majlesi, a Turkish session drummer and industry vet who’s had an affinity for traditional cymbal sounds since purchasing his first set of old K’s back in…
Zildjian K Custom Dark Complex Rides and Hybrid Trash Smash Cymbals
Zildjian K Custom Dark Complex Rides and Hybrid Trash Smash by Michael Dawson Three of the more interesting pieces that Zildjian has released this year are the medium-thin 21" and 22" Dark Complex rides and the funky-looking 19" Hybrid Trash…
Get Up: Strategies for Playing Fast and Staying Relaxed (w/ VIDEO)
May 2012 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Get Up! Strategies for Playing Fast and Staying Relaxed by Steve Fidyk It’s widely understood that the faster the tempo, the more relaxed your body needs to be. In some cases, however, players psych themselves…
