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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.
VIDEO DEMO! Bone Custom Mineral Maple Drumset
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 Bone Custom Drums Mineral Maple Drumset Strong visual aesthetics with the tones to back it up. Although…
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.…
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! 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! 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! Product Close-Up: Sabian Big & Ugly Collection
This review originally published in the April 2015 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Order a print copy here or learn more about the issue here. Sabian Big & Ugly Ride Collection Large, raw cymbals designed to deliver a darker and richer old-world-style…
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…
VIDEO LESSON! Drum Miking 101, Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Electronic Insights Drum Miking 101 Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup by John Emrich Over the past few months, we’ve explored miking a…
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…
VIDEO DEMO! Electronic Review: GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Music Bundle
This post is excerpted from the complete review that’s in the May 2015 issue. Electronic Review GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Music Bundle The GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Music Bundle comes with everything you need to start recording high-quality audio and…
AUDIO DEMO! Product Close-Up: GMS Special Edition Series Drumset
This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up GMS Special Edition Series Drumset Back in 1987, when Long Islanders Rob Mazzella and Tony Gallino joined forces to create the GMS…
VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Cymgard Cymbal Accessories
This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up Cymgard Cymbal Accessories The drum industry has plenty of cymbal accessories, including mutes, bags, and fancy felts. So what’s next? Cymgard thinks it…
VIDEO DEMO! Product Close-Up: Castle Tapered Snares
This post is excerpted from the complete review that appears in the May 2015 issue. Product Close-Up Castle Tapered Snares Massachusetts-based craftsman David Cheney has developed a unique conical snare drum shell with function as its focus. The shell is…
