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Los Cabos now offering Jive and Swing sticks for jazz drummers and additional white hickory nylon-tip models.

The Jive and the Swing drumsticks were designed for jazz musicians. The Swing model features an elongated oval tip that is said to deliver depth and tone from drums and cymbals. It measures .566"x16.29". The Jive model features a ball…

Modern Drummer
Jul 21, 2014

Fourth Annual International Regina Drum Festival

The International Regina Drum Festival will take place September 26–28 at the Exchange and the Club, located at 2431 8th Avenue in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. “Along with expanding the event to three days, the weekend will be very musically diverse,…

Modern Drummer
Jul 17, 2014

New Starclassic Performer Birch/Bubinga EFX Series and Silverstar Cocktail Jam Kits From Tama

The Starclassic Performer Birch/Bubinga EFX line offers new finish options in Vintage Nickel Sparkle, Vintage Green Sparkle, and Charcoal Onyx (shown). Said to combine the crisp punch and warm lows of birch/bubinga shells with die-cast hoops and low-mass lugs with…

Modern Drummer
Jul 11, 2014

Tired of shopping for drumsticks? Even Flow offers a mail-order subscription service.

Even Flow Drumsticks offers drummers a subscription service to receive drumsticks on a monthly basis. Subscriptions are available at three different tiers: one pair per month for $10, two for $20, or four for $35. The company carries its own…

Modern Drummer
Jul 10, 2014

Loopmasters Beats Cycling Sample Pack

Beats Cycling is a diverse set of royalty-free drum samples, featuring the unique sounds of the Puncture and Studio kits, that draws inspiration from classic break beats and includes modern grooves with ambient and close-miked sounds. Each sample is processed…

Modern Drummer
Jul 9, 2014
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Platinum Samples Releases Henry Hirsch Manic Love Drum Sample Library for BFD

Platinum Samples, in collaboration with producer Henry Hirsch, has released the Henry Hirsch Manic Love Drum Sample Library for BFD, inspired by the drum sounds of two classic rock songs, Jimi Hendrix’s “Manic Depression” and Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.”…

Modern Drummer
Jul 8, 2014

Win One Of Two Scholarships To The Triple Threat Drum Camp

Hosted by Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass and Bruce Becker Submit a Video Now Telling Why You Should Attend the Exclusive Three-Day Event Hosted July 18th – 20th at the Hilton Hotel in Woodland Hills/Los Angeles Two worthy students will have the chance…

Modern Drummer
Jul 8, 2014

Drumerica Is Open to All Young Jazz, Rock, Latin, Metal And R&B Drummers

No matter what style of music they play, aspiring drummers can show their talent, skill and personality by participating in the 2014 Drumerica drumming contest. Entry in the newly-created National Competition for Young Drummers is free and open to all…

Modern Drummer
Jul 7, 2014

Meinl Introduces Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hats and Dark Crashes!

Following the release of the Classics Custom Dark ride, Meinl cymbals introduces the Classics Custom Dark hi-hat and Dark crashes. The 14" Dark hi-hat has a bright and warm stick response combined with a tight and pronounced chick sound. The…

Modern Drummer
Jul 7, 2014

Nady Introduces Two New Studio Condenser Microphones

Nady recently announced the addition of two new models to their SCM Series studio condenser microphones, the SCM-1200 and SCM-700. The SCM-1200 is designed for instrument and vocal recording applications and provides transparency and extended smooth, full-frequency response. Additional features…

Modern Drummer
Jul 4, 2014

Have you checked out Paiste’s new Master Dark, Rude, and Signature Precision Heavy Cymbals?

Paiste’s Master Dark crash and Dark hi-hat models were designed in collaboration with notable jazz drummers Gregory Hutchinson and André Ceccarelli and reflect their concept of traditional sound with modern quality. The 16", 18", and 20" Dark crashes are said…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2014

Ringo Tribute With Spin Doctors Drummer Aaron Comess

In MD's fifth Ringo Starr tribute segment, the Spin Doctors' Aaron Comess shares his memories of discovering the Beatles and the impact Ringo had on him as a drummer playing in a band and for the song. He tells us…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2014
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Hey, Hard Hitters! Check Out Evans New Heavyweight Series Snare Batter and EMAD Bass Drum Head.

The EMAD Heavyweight bass drum head features two plies of 10mil film. The new Heavyweight snare batter employs two plies of 10mil film plus a 3mil reverse dot, for a total thickness of 23mil in the playing area. Both the…

Modern Drummer
Jul 2, 2014

PMC Provides Free Drum Lessons at Vans Warped Tour Summer Concerts

For the fifth consecutive year, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) and local music retailers once again provided free first drum lessons at its Lesson Lab Tent in the following cities on the popular Vans Warped Tour: Houston, TX (June 13),…

Modern Drummer
Jul 2, 2014
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