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Episode 82: Clyde Stubblefield, Improving the Double-Stroke Roll, Istanbul Mehmet X-Ray Series, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to the late/great funk innovator Clyde Stubblefield. In the education segment, the hosts share some of their favorite exercises for improving the clarity and speed of the double-stroke roll. Up for review…

Modern Drummer
Mar 7, 2017

Video Demo! Dream - Paper-Thin Crashes, TriHats, and Libor Hadrava Stacks

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Dream Paper-Thin Crashes, TriHats, and Libor Hadrava Stacks Musical, affordable, and versatile options from Canada’s twelve-year-old “newcomer.” Since 2005,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2017

Video Demo! Paiste Signature Rides

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the February 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature Rides Distinctive tones crafted for some of the top drummers on the company’s roster. This past year…

Modern Drummer
Dec 29, 2016

Video Demo! CRX - Stack Packs

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2016 issue, which is available here . Product Close-Up CRX Stack Packs Pre-paired cymbals for a variety of short, trashy effects. CRX is the China-made sub-brand of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2016

Video Demo: Turkish JC Soundscape Series Cymbals

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Turkish JC Soundscape Series Cymbals Esoteric and worldly tones for those exploring the unknown. The Soundscape series is a…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2016
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Zildjian Appoints Victor Filonovich to Cymbals Category Manager

The Avedis Zildjian Company announced that Victor Filonovich has been appointed Category Manager, Cymbals effective immediately. Filonovich joins Zildjian from Latin Percussion and brings more than twenty-five years of experience working with artists, dealers, distributors, and consumers on developing drum/percussion…

Modern Drummer
Aug 10, 2016

Video Demo! Zildjian - S Family Cymbals

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian S Family Cymbals A new B12-bronze lineup with broader musical scope. After two years of research and development,…

Modern Drummer
Jul 29, 2016

Sabian Announces Crescent Clinic Tour

The Crescent Clinic Tour will take place at Sabian Hand Select Cymbal Boutiques, which are the exclusive dealers of Sabian’s new Crescent line. The tour sees Crescent stalwarts Jeff Hamilton and Stanton Moore set off separately across America to present…

Modern Drummer
Jul 21, 2016

Video Demo! Sabian - HH Vanguard Series Cymbals

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the August 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sabian HH Vanguard Series Cymbals A more expressive expansion pack for the original hand-hammered line. Canadian cymbal maker Sabian…

Modern Drummer
Jun 30, 2016

Video Demo! Paiste - Signature, 2002, 602, and RUDE Additions

This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the May 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Paiste Signature, 2002, 602, and RUDE Additions Specialty/artist-designed models and a ride for all occasions. Swiss cymbal maker Paiste…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2016

Video Demo: Zildjian - L80 Low Volume 468 Cymbal Pack

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian L80 Low Volume 468 Cymbal Pack Authentic-feeling practice cymbals that won't kill your ears—or your neighbors'   Many…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2016

Video Demo: Sabian - HH Remastered Cymbals

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sabian HH Remastered Cymbals A few thousand extra hammer strokes later, and the line that launched the brand is better…

Modern Drummer
Jan 29, 2016
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Video Demo! Amedia - Kommagene Series Cymbals

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Amedia Kommagene Series Cymbals Dark-finish cymbals with appropriately dark yet cutting tones. Commagene is the name of an ancient…

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2015

Video Demo: Zildjian K Custom Dark Crashes

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the December 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian K Custom Dark Crashes Zildjian’s product catalog already covers a wide swath of tones, from the bright, all-purpose…

Modern Drummer
Oct 30, 2015
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