Latin Percussion

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Latin Percussion Hosts New York and Los Angeles Artist Events

Latin Percussion (LP) recently hosted artist “family reunion” events in both New York and Los Angeles. LP artists were joined by staff and executives from LP’s parent company Drum Workshop, Inc. to celebrate the legacy and to toast the future…

Modern Drummer
Oct 7, 2016

LP and Toca at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015, LP artist and clinician Jim Greiner walks us through the new products from both Latin Percussion and Toca for this year. First there are improvements to the E-Z Mount Mic Claw that features a…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2015

Showroom: LP Black Box Cajon

LP’s new Black Box cajon is a synthesis between playability and affordability. Handmade in the USA, its smooth, sophisticated black matte finish gives it a polished appearance, while the Baltic birch front plate, usually found on high-end cajons, serves up…

Modern Drummer
Jan 19, 2015

Showroom: New Graphics and Colors Offered in LP’s Collect-A-Bell Series

LP introduces seven new designs for the Black Beauty cowbell. The intense, eye-catching graphics include attention-grabbing colors from Zombie Green to Zebra Purple and several shades in between. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “There is something fun…

Modern Drummer
Jan 12, 2015

Drum Workshop Purchases Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and KAT Percussion from Fender’s KMC Subsidiary

Drum Workshop, Inc. and Fender Musical Instruments have finalized an asset sale agreement to purchase owned and licensed percussion brands from Fender’s KMC subsidiary, including Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and KAT Percussion. Ovation Guitars and exclusive…

Modern Drummer
Jan 7, 2015
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Showroom: LP Groups Three Popular Products in a Cajon Accessory Pack

LP has taken its three most popular cajon accessories, the cajon throne, foot tambourine, and small cajon castanet, and packaged them as one grab-and-go item, the LP Cajon Accessory Pack. Victor Filonovich, LP’s Director of Product Development, said, “Among our…

Modern Drummer
Jan 7, 2015

Showroom: LP Revamps Its Cowbell Mounting System With Larger Eyebolt

LP’s new mounting assembly’s eyebolt is spring-loaded and self-aligning, and accommodates .375" and .5" diameter tom arms. The patent-pending mounting system is available on three models, the Rock Bell, Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell, and Rock Classic Ridge Rider Cowbell. Victor…

Modern Drummer
Jan 2, 2015

Latin Percussion Replica “Original??? Bongos and a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Black Beauty Cowbell

A replica of the first drums crafted by LP founder Martin Cohen in 1964, each set of Original satin mahogany bongos come with original 1964 head graphics, natural rawhide heads, and special commemorative badges. Outfitted with traditional chrome-plated rims and…

Modern Drummer
Jun 20, 2014

Drum Daze 2014 Columbus, Ohio

Modern Drummer Publications and Columbus Pro Percussion are teaming up to create one amazing drumming day. On Sunday, March 30th, some of the biggest names in drumming will come together for an afternoon you won’t forget. But what is Drum Daze?…

Modern Drummer
Mar 21, 2014

VIDEO - (LP) Latin Percussion NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video LP Artist Jim Greiner gives a tour of the LP booth from The NAMM Show 2014. Latin Percussion, also known as LP, is a brand of percussion instruments, specializing in ethnic instruments engineered and manufactured to…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2014

Industry Vet Ray Enhoffer Passes

Drum industry veteran Raymond J. Enhoffer passed away suddenly at the age of sixty-four this past June 30. According to Jim Rockwell, managing director at Filament Solutions, and a longtime friend and colleague, Ray will be remembered by his many friends…

Modern Drummer
Jul 10, 2012

LP Jingle Qube

LP has taken the technology used in its award-winning Qube shaker and created a jingle version. Inside the Jingle Qube is a combination of flat and dimpled brass jingles. This mix is said to deliver a combination of crisp, articulate…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2012
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LP Jingle Kick and Hi-Hat Chick-ita

The Jingle Kick has a built-in 1/4" steel rod that can be inserted into a bass drum pedal equipped with an LP Fusheki Bracket for independent use, or it can be used to replace a pedal’s beater to add a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 12, 2012

Luis Conte Discusses Playing a 6/8 Feel With Thomas Lang

  In this video world-renowned percussionist Luis Conte and drum demon Thomas Lang, who, along with fusion pioneer Billy Cobham, have recently begun interactive lessons via ArtistWorks, demonstrate and discuss playing a 6/8 feel. Luis’s online lessons launch on April…

Modern Drummer
Apr 11, 2012
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