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News: Free CreativeLive Workshop “Fundamentals of Drum Tuning and Recording??? With Special Guest KJ Sawka
CreativeLive Music and Audio has announced an upcoming drum workshop, “Fundamentals of Drum Tuning and Recording,” set to stream live for free on March 24 from 12 pm to 7 pm EDT. “Fundamentals of Drum Tuning and Recording” will…
Showroom: Protection Racket AAA Deluxe Cymbal Vault
The Deluxe Cymbal Vault has been designed using Protection Racket’s Triple AAA (Access All Area, All Accidents Averted) drum case technology. The case features an impact resistant, polycarbonate frame, which is fully rigid but lightweight, and weighs 8.8 pounds. The…
Showroom: Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Dual Cymbals
The new Byzance Extra Dry Dual cymbals feature a contrast between Extra Dry and Brilliant finishes combined with a unique mix of hammering and lathing. The dual playing zones offer a thick center for riding and a thinner edge for…
Showroom: TRX Consolidates Cymbal Lines
The TRX Cymbal Co. has announced a realignment and consolidation of its cymbal lines by moving many of its Icon and Dark Icon models into its MDM and DRK series and adding the Icon stacker (vented) cymbals to the SFX…
Showroom: Dream Cymbals Distributing the Wambooka Water Drum in North America
Dream is the exclusive North American distributor of the Wambooka, which is an updated darabuka made from a single piece of high-quality polycarbonate designed to hold water for pitch bends, timbre changes, and other effects. List price is $249…
Showroom: TAD Products Sticker Drumstick Clip
The Sticker is a plastic clip that replaces the fragile cardboard sleeves drumsticks are commonly packaged in so that drummers can keep their drumsticks secure and matched. The Sticker Clip accommodates drumstick sizes from 5A to 2B, and its unique…
Showroom: Dick Visser Cajons
Dick Visser manufactures cajons in its own small factory in Holland using maranti wood. The cajons have adjustable snappy snare systems and are said to have a full rich bass sound and crisp high-end, making them ideal for pop and…
Showroom: Syl’Sound Snare EQ Snare Drum Equalizer
The handmade Syl’Sound Snare EQ Snare Drum Equalizer is constructed of maple with mahogany and fits the interior of any 12"–15" snare drum shell from 5" to 8" depth. The accessory is designed to eliminate unwanted overtones and dampen the…
News: Israeli Drum Off Finals Slated for March 23
After a long year of auditioning across the country, six qualifying drummers will compete on March 23 in Tel Aviv at the Israeli Drum Off Finals. The finalists are Yinon Elazary, Dima Belinov, Eden Bahar, Regev Ashkenazi, Yair Amster, and…
Molly Hatchet Drummer Bruce Crump Passes
Modern Drummer was saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce Crump, drummer for the popular southern rock band Molly Hatchet. The group hit big in 1979 with a mix of southern and hard rock styles, exemplified by the title…
Showroom: Drum Grip Drumsticks Help Correct Hand Placement for Beginners
The ergonomic design of the Drum Grip is said to set hands and fingers in the right place for a relaxed hold on the drumstick and a more comfortable grip. The sticks are labeled for each hand and feature molded…
Showroom: Dream Cymbals Introduces Timsha Finger Cymbals
Dream’s new Timsha finger cymbals are available in four sizes (small, medium, large, and extra large). They are cast in India and are tuned to create a shimmering effect. Said to be heavier than most finger cymbals, Timshas list for…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD’s April 2015 Issue
Check out performances by Bernard Purdie, Kenny Washington, and all the other drummers featured in the April issue of Modern Drummer, plus tracks featured in Critique, Rock Perspectives, and more.
Showroom: SKB Large Hardware Case
SKB has expanded its drum case offerings by adding the 1SKB-DH4216W, a larger version of the popular 1SKB-DH3315W hardware case. The new case measures 42"x16"x16.5" and provides ample room for drum hardware and stands. Features include handles on each side…
