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Yamaha Offers Live-Sound Solutions for Electronic Drummers
Drummers face many challenges when it comes to amplifying electronic drums, and in the case of hybrid kits it’s important to have the electronic components match the audio quality and volume of the acoustic drums to create a cohesive, integrated…
New YamahaDTX.com Website Designed to Educate and Enhance the Playing Experience of Electronic Drummers
Yamaha announced the launch of www.yamahadtx.com, a new website devoted to the company’s DTX electronic drum lineup. Featuring bold graphics and refreshed, updated content, the site addresses the growing market for electronic drums and highlights the latest DTX product information…
M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Portable Production Station
M-Audio, manufacturer of computer interface and studio integration solutions, offers a great advanced performance pad controller with onboard sequencing and software integration, called Trigger Finger Pro. The Trigger Finger Pro features sixteen ultra-responsive RGB illuminated pads, sixteen backlit step sequencer…
WIN the Ultimate Hybrid Drumset from YAMAHA
This is your chance to win the ultimate Hybrid Drumkit from Yamaha — a prize worth over $5,700! The set includes Live Custom acoustic drums (available in four colors), DTX electronic percussion components and hardware: • 14 x 22"…
Electronic Insights: Minimal Miking Techniques
May 2013 Electronic Insights Minimal Miking Techniques One-, Two-, and Three-Mic Setups for a More Natural Sound by Mark Parsons Whether you use the term “minimal,” “organic,” “old school,” or “vintage,” there’s definitely a renewed interest in capturing that…
Electronic Review: AKG D12 VR Bass Drum Microphone
April 2013 Electronic Review AKG D12 VR Microphone by Butch Jones Since its launch in 1947, AKG has been at the forefront of recording technology, manufacturing DYN series microphones, which were handmade, plus other top-level mics, like the C12, C451,…
Matt Nolan Custom Cymbals Downloadable Sample Packs
British cymbalsmith Matt Nolan has teamed up with Yamaha Music Europe GmbH and drummer Emre Ramazanoglu to produce a series of free downloadable sample packs exclusively for Yamaha DTX electronic drums. The packs include Nolan’s hand-forged cymbals, gongs, and special-effects…
Alesis DM10 Studio Kit With New Rack
The DM10 Studio Kit features Alesis’s new four-post StageRack with upgraded clamps and high-quality mini-boom cymbal arms. The clamps, mounts, and integrated boom cymbal arms are fully adjustable and feature large wing nuts that enable quick adjustments without having to…
Playing With Drum Loops (Revisited)
Original article from the April 2011 Issue of Modern Drummer Magazine February 2011 Electronic Insights Playing With Drum Loops Choosing Tones And Tunings by Donny Gruendler Many drummers are trained to have metronomic time, solid technique and reading skills, and…
Loquat's Christopher Lautz
Hey, all you butts of drummer jokes—. My name is Christopher Lautz, and I play drums and sing back-up in San Francisco's Loquat. My band is a mix of electronic and organic sounds, in the trip-hop/dream-pop realm of things. I…