Modern Drummer

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Protection Racket New Hardware Bags

  These revamped bags come with heavy-duty 4x4 wheels and a retractable handle. Other upgrades include stiffer material that runs up both ends and down the base of the case for better rigidity. The wheel end is coated with PVV…

Modern Drummer
Aug 11, 2012

Circular Science Resotune II

Resotune II is a second-generation electronic drum tuner that uses Circular Science’s patented lug-measurement technology. In addition to fine-tuning lugs to each other with digital precision, the device now displays both the lowest fundamental note (in red) and the next…

Modern Drummer
Aug 9, 2012

Ego Single-Ply Steam-Bent Shells

Ego’s solid drum shells are offered in 13" and 14" diameters and in any depth from a minimum of 3 1/2". Several domestic and exotic wood species are available. List prices start at $186. egodrums.com      

Modern Drummer
Aug 7, 2012

Meinl Brann Dailor 21" Mb8 Ghost Ride

  Developed in cooperation with Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, this cymbal features a unique look and has a sound that’s said to combine glassy ping and warm shimmer. The raw black bell delivers a cutting, clear punch. meinlcymbals.com    …

Modern Drummer
Aug 2, 2012

KG CymbalBlast Rim

  The KG CymbalBlast Rim device provides a surface for resting your stick in order to perform gravity blasts/rim rolls on cymbals. billdidit.ca        

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2012
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Health & Science: Drum Aerobics, Part 2

September 2012 Health & Science Drum Athletes Part 2: V-Sit and Push-Up Catch by Billy Cuthrell Last time I outlined several ball-drop exercises designed to develop your hand/eye coordination, dexterity, and agility. The next set of exercises will continue to…

Modern Drummer
Jul 27, 2012

Sonomax Eers Custom Earbuds

    Eers custom-fit earbuds feature Sonomax’s patented SonoFit system, which allows the earbuds to mold to the unique shape of your ear canal. Two models, the mid-level PCS-150 and the professional-grade PCS-250, are available. myeers.com        …

Modern Drummer
Jul 26, 2012

Drum Clinic HD Drumming App

  Drum Clinic HD is an educational app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch featuring drummer Hans Eijkenaar. The clips in the app, which include demos, lessons, and play-alongs, are recorded in HD audio and video. drumclinichd.com    …

Modern Drummer
Jul 24, 2012

Alesis Pro X Kick Pedal

  Made for use with acoustic or electronic drumsets, the Pro X Kick pedal has a double-chain-drive system for power and ultra-tight response, a two-sided beater with memory lock, a gearless stroke-length adjustment, a toothless X Cam, and an offset…

Modern Drummer
Jul 19, 2012

Avid Mbox, Mbox Mini, and Pro Tools Express

    Portable, professional-grade Mbox ($499) and Mbox Mini ($299) audio interfaces now come with Pro Tools Express software, which allows you to record, edit, and mix up to sixteen stereo audio tracks. avid.com        

Modern Drummer
Jul 17, 2012

Spaun TL USA and TL II Series

TL USA drumkits are made in Chino, California, and include 8-ply maple shells, double 45-degree bearing edges, SSS rack tom mounts, Extreme Isolation floor tom feet, and Evans drumheads. The TL II series is made with North American hard-rock maple…

Modern Drummer
Jul 12, 2012

Zildjian K Constantinople 22" Renaissance and 20" Bounce Rides

Developed in conjunction with the renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride features smoother lathing on both sides and a bell that’s unlathed underneath to add stick definition. Three rows of overhammering and four large hammer…

Modern Drummer
Jul 10, 2012
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Toca Adjustable Barrel Conga Stands

Toca’s new barrel-style conga stands feature an improved design in which the legs are positioned wider and more proportionally around the drum. This helps prevent the drums from moving during play. The stands are made from sturdy yet lightweight steel…

Modern Drummer
Jul 5, 2012

LP Jingle Qube

LP has taken the technology used in its award-winning Qube shaker and created a jingle version. Inside the Jingle Qube is a combination of flat and dimpled brass jingles. This mix is said to deliver a combination of crisp, articulate…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2012
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