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Showroom: Yamaha DTX502 Touch App Brings the Power of iOS to Electronic Drums
Yamaha announces the introduction of DTX502 Touch, a new iOS app for its award-winning DTX502 series of electronic drums. The new app lets the user control all the features of the DTX502 module using their iOS touch-screen when connected via…
Showroom: Sonor Celebrates 140th Anniversary With Vintage Series Drums
Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the company, Sonor brings back an iconic look and sound of the time between the 1950s and early 1970s. The Sonor team, in cooperation with artists and collectors, worked to bring the Vintage series drums…
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…
Showroom: Mike Balter Titanium Series Mallets
The Titanium series is a crossover concept that allows a player to use the same mallet on both vibes and marimba. Each model is said to produce a big, full fundamental with great overtones and allows the player to jump…
Showroom: Hal Leonard Releases PlayAlong iPad App
Hal Leonard introduces the Hal Leonard PlayAlong, an iPad app for amateur to professional musicians who want to learn, play, record, share, and perform their favorite songs using the latest iOS technology. The new app is available now on the…
February 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin
(Available digitally December 30, 2014; on newsstands January 6, 2015) On the Cover King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Rieflin “It’s doing everything that drummers normally do, but in an entirely di fferent way.” So says Bill Rie…
Showroom: Toca Introduces Entry-Level Colorsound Cajons
Toca’s Colorsound cajons are said to project great sound, and are available in five colors, pastel blue, pastel green, pastel pink, pastel purple, and white. Director of Product for Toca, Victor Filonovich, said, “Playing the cajon should be easy and…
Showroom: Gretsch Adds Walnut and Birch to the Renown Series
Gretsch’s Renown Walnut is a new line designed for the experienced player who is looking for a differentiated kit that delivers deep, rich tones with clear attack. “Our Renown Maple series has been a fantastic sounding and performing drumset for…
Showroom: Toca Unveils New Djembe Finishes
Toca’s Street series djembes are now available in a black onyx finish. Hand carved from one piece of environmentally friendly, plantation grown mahogany, the djembe has a kiln-dried shell with twenty coats of teak oil, which protects and preserves the…
News: Rich Redmond Hosts Second-Annual “Drummer’s Weekend???
This past November, Jason Aldean drummer, Rich Redmond, led a weekend of drumming education, inspiration, and entertainment in Nashville. Highlights of this second-annual event included hands-on training with Liberty Devitto (Billy Joel), Chris Fryar (Zac Brown Band), and Sean Paddock…
Showroom: Gibraltar Launches Second-Generation Strap-Drive Cajon Pedal
Gibraltar’s Second Generation Strap Drive cajon pedal allows the drummer to use a cajon like a bass drum. Changes include fixed-position cable housings that keep the cable in-line, along with fixed-adjust CAM drives. Ken Fredenberg, Gibraltar’s Director of Product, said,…
Showroom: Revolution Drum’s 2nd Generation Firefly Drum Key
The redesigned Firefly drum key features a wider and more ergonomic handle for increased torque and comfort, a smoother and more precise silent ratcheting system, and a red anodized-aluminum handle to help locate in dark rooms. The second-generation Firefly drum…
News: Guitar Center’s 26th-Annual Drum-Off Finals Brings Together Legendary Drummers to Celebrate the Nation’s Best Undiscovered Talent
Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off finals will take place January 17, 2014 at 8 pm at Club Nokia at LA Live, 800 W Olympic Blvd # 335, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Five talented drummers from across the country have been…
News: Aerosmith Drummer, Joey Kramer, to Debut First Rockin’ & Roastin’ Café
Joey Kramer, drummer for Aerosmith and founder of the Rockin’ & Roastin’ coffee brand, will open his first brick-and -mortar café in early 2015. Situated at the intersection of Routes 1 and 1A in North Attleborough, MA, the Rockin’ &…
