review
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.
Electronic Review: Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors
This review originally ran in the August 2015 issue, which is available here. Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors Using Star Trek–type scanners and 3D printing for out-of-this-world delivery and performance. Ultimate Ears Pro, one of the world’s premier makers of custom…
VIDEO DEMO: RBH Drums Americana Jump Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up RBH Drums Americana Jump Kit Impossibly big and rich tones from a tiny grab-and-go setup. Virginia Beach–based RBH Drums…
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.…
VIDEO DEMO: Craviotto Johnny C. Series Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the September 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Craviotto Johnny C. Series Snare Drums “Affordable” was never a word associated with the king of steam-bent shells…until now.…
Music Review: Steve Vai, Aquiles Priester and Gustavo Carmo, Adam Moore
Guitars, guitars, and yet more guitars, served up hot. The drums ain’t too shabby either. by Ilya Stemkovsky Steve Vai Stillness in Motion—Live in L.A. drummer: Jeremy Colson Recorded fifty shows into an extensive tour, Stillness in Motion finds…
VIDEO DEMO! Zildjian FX Series Spiral Stacker
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the August 2015 issue, which can be purchased at: http://wp.me/p1bQfj-fuj Product Close-Up Zildjian FX Series Spiral Stacker Inspiring, funky sounds delivered in compact sizes. Seizing on the current trend toward…
VIDEO DEMO! Gretsch Renown Birch and Walnut Drumsets
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Gretsch Renown Birch and Walnut Drumsets Two new shell offerings expand the tonal spectrum. A couple years back…
VIDEO DEMO! Sugar Percussion Stave-Shell Snares
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Sugar Percussion Stave-Shell Snares Discreet design, careful construction, and top-shelf tones. Although it’s a relative newcomer in the…
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…
VIDEO DEMO! Slaperoo Percussion N-100 Noodle
The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Electronic Review Slaperoo Percussion N-100 Noodle Craving something new and unique to jump-start your creativity? Try this unusual rhythmic/melodic device.…
Album Review: Dave Stryker’s Messin’ With Mister T
Marvelous guitarist Dave Stryker pays tribute to Stanley Turrentine, the late great tenor saxophonist who served up jazz with heaps of blues ’n’ soul. As a former decade-long “Mister T” sideman, Stryker’s an authority. Each of the ten tracks features…
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…
VIDEO DEMO! Maxwell Drums Nesting Kit
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. June 2015 Product Close-Up Maxwell Drums Nesting Kit Big, versatile tones in an ultra-compact package. If you’ve ever had to pack…
Product Close-Up: DW Jazz Series Cherry/Gum Bebop Drumset (From April 2015)
The following review was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, available here. Product Close-Up DW Jazz Series Cherry/Gum Bebop Drumset Warm but punchy. Strong but controlled. Could this be a perfect pairing? DW’s Jazz series has…
