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PP Drums PP142 Cajon
The PP142 cajon is an attractively colored wood cajon that measures 48 cm by 31 cm by 30 cm and features nonslip rubber feet for extra grip. It includes a padded carrying bag. www.jhs.co.uk/performance.html
Shure Announces New "Get The Gig" Artist Relations Intern Competition
Winning Intern Will Learn “Behind the Scenes” of the Music Industry and Get Up Close and Personal with Shure Endorsing Artists Shure Incorporated, manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics, today launched its “Get the Gig” Artist Relations internship competition. Now…
Zoom H2n Handy Recorder
The H2n portable recorder features five studio-quality microphones that can be used in four recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90-degree X/Y stereo, 2-channel surround sound, and 4-channel surround sound. Built-in reference speakers allow for instant playback. The H2n can also…
Artful Musician Site Offers Drumming-Related Art
Portland, Oregon, artist and multi-instrumentalist Justin Potts has created a series of music-related art objects, which you can view here. Among the works are archival grade giclee prints such as the one accompanying this news item, as well as snare…
Alesis iO Dock
Built to accommodate current app-development standards, including Core MIDI and Akai Pro’s AkaiConnect SDK, the iO Dock is a universal device for iPad audio recording, playback, and MIDI that bridges the user’s choice of music-creation and performance apps with virtually…
Roger Taylor Reveals Finalists for the Queen Extravaganza Tour
Over the course of the past ten weeks, vocalists, guitarists, drummers, bassists, and keyboard players from across the U.S. and Canada have auditioned online at www.queenextravaganza.com, hoping to become part of the Queen Extravaganza Tour, a major production launching in…
Drum Roll Please...
The drummers of Sticks 'n' Skins are now among the honored innovators and artisans on display at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Thanks to everyone's combined efforts and talents, Sticks 'n' Skins take its proud place on display in…
Shure PSM 1000 Personal Monitor System
The PSM 1000 dual-channel personal monitor system is designed to integrate seamlessly with Shure’s Wireless Workbench (WWB) software for a professional-grade in-ear setup. shure.com
Percussionist Tom Roady Passes
Dendy Jarret of Natal Drums has informed MD Online that veteran percussionist Tom Roady passed away early Monday morning. Roady, who was battling cancer, apparently died after suffering a heart attack in his sleep. Later that day, he was to…
Gretsch Renown Purewood African Wenge Shell Pack
Gretsch’s new Renown Purewood wenge six-piece shell pack (RP-E826-WEN) features 7-ply African wenge shells finished in high-gloss lacquer. One of the strongest tropical timbers, wenge (pronounced “weng-gei”) is said to produce deep and rich overtones with superior projection and clarity.…
Jazz Great Paul Motian Passes
Paul Motian, who was among the most well-regarded musicians of the post-bop era, passed away today (November 22) at the age of eighty. Motian was particularly known as a fine trio drummer—a reputation he gained largely from his work with…
November Web Update News
Mako Sakamoto and Ash Soan are on U.K. singer-songwriter James Morrison's latest, The Awakening. For more, visit www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com. Shawn Pelton and Bashiri Johnson are on Lisa Jaeggi’s Epic Epic. Pelton is also on James McCartney’s The Complete EP Collection. Click…
Cymbal Maker Roberto Spizzichino Passes
“I make cymbals for people who don’t like beautiful sounds,” Roberto Spizzichino once said. But beauty is, of course, in the eye—and ear—of the beholder, and many drummers felt that Spizzichino was a sound artist of the absolute highest order.…
iW Drums DrumLite LED Lighting System
iW Drums specializes in DIY LED drum lighting kits. iwdrums.com
