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News: Big Band Debuts New Website for Ahead Products
A year in the making, the new Ahead website is designed with a fresh look, user-friendly navigation, and updated information on all Ahead products and artists. Viewers can now find information on old and new Ahead products, including drumsticks, mallets,…
Event: Jojo Mayer DVD Release Party!
On December 3, 2014, drumming great Jojo Mayer will present a clinic and performance to celebrate the release of his new DVD set, Secret Techniques for the Modern Drummer, Part 2: Foot Techniques, at the Cutting Room in New York…
Sweet Spot Clutches and Accessories Releases New Line
Sweet Spot Clutches and Accessories makes a unique line of hi-hat clutches and cymbal nuts. These high-quality pieces have been designed for function and visual appeal. The solid stainless-steel CNC-machined clutches offer custom feel and extra-thick jam nuts for easy…
Showroom: Tama Limited Edition Starphonic and Artwood Snares
The drum shell of the Starphonic 5mm steel snare is created through a cast process, rather than bending, and features an integrated sound reinforcement ring. A special hard-shell case and certificate of authenticity is included. A limited quantity is…
PinchClip Replaces Wingnuts on Cymbal Stands and Hi-Hats
The patent-pending PinchClip from William Feldman Studio is an accessory that replaces conventional wingnuts on many types of threaded drum hardware, including cymbal tilters and hi-hat clutches. The stainless-steel flange flexes when pinched so that the holes in its overlapping…
Toontrack Releases “Made of Metal EZX,??? an EZdrummer 2 Expansion by Producer Colin Richardson
“Made of Metal EZX,” a new EZdrummer 2 sound expansion library by noted metal producer Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Machine Head, Carcass), was recorded in Belgium’s Galaxy Studios’ wood-lined, hall-like room to bring out the deep, reverberant presence of the toms,…
Diamondback Drumsticks Combine Laser-Engraved Handles With Premium-Grade Hickory Sticks
Bringing modern technology to the classic drumstick design, Diamondback offers the quality and consistency of premium American-made hickory drumsticks plus a textured grip. The laser-engraved handle is said to be less abrasive than a conventional, knurled finish yet safer and…
Showroom: New Kits From Tama
Blending the clear, precise cut of birch with the deep, subsonic low-end of bubinga, Tama’s limited edition Starclassic Performer kits demonstrate the versatility of the B/B approach. The limited 24" bass drum four-piece Rock kit is a classic one-up/two-down setup.…
Wilco Marks Twenty Years With Two Special Releases Out November 17 on Nonesuch Records
Nonesuch Records will release two new Wilco collections on November 17 in conjunction with the influential Chicago band’s twentieth anniversary. The first, Alpha Mike Foxtrot, is a four-CD/four-LP/digital-box-set of rare studio and live recordings collected from the band’s extensive audio…
Showroom: Orange County Drums and Percussion 25-ply Maple Snare
Orange County Drums and Percussion, a manufacturer of boutique drums and drumkits, has announced the introduction of a heavyweight 25-ply maple snare drum. This 25-ply maple snare has been engineered for hard-hitting drummers. It is built for maximum tone and…
Showroom: Introducing Sugar Percussion’s Stave-Built Custom Drums
Founded in 2011 and employing skills honed from twenty years of woodworking, Sugar Percussion constructs stave-shell, solid wood drums by hand, one at a time. There are no stock models, and every drum is built after deliberations and conversations between…
Showroom: DW PDP Hardware
Drum Workshop’s new line of high-quality, price-conscious drumset hardware under the PDP concept banner boasts a range of stands and thrones that includes a two-legged and three-legged hi-hat, snare stand, straight cymbal stand, boom cymbal stand, and a throne. All…
Showroom: Grover Pro Releases Compact Model Temple Block Set
Model TB-XS is a set of three open-tone temple blocks designed for multi-percussion setups, musicals, schools, and pros who don’t need a full-size set. The blocks are handcrafted in the US using high quality Baltic birch and New England maple…
Showroom: Shure Adds Four Headphone Models to the SRH Line
Shure has added three entry-level products to its line of SRH headphones, the SRH144, SRH145, and the SRH145m+, which comes with a remote and a mic. Shure also introduced the SE112m+ sound-isolating earphones with remote and mic, which combine the…
