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.
Zildjian Drumsticks Artist Series, Maple, Maple DIP, and Birch Models
Zildjian has released fifteen new drumstick models, including Artist series sticks developed in conjunction with Joey Kramer and Danny Seraphine. Kramer’s stick has a cross-sanded, raw finish and is 16.25" long. Seraphine’s stick features a unique thumb groove designed to…
Avid Pro Tools: Beat Detective Up Close
One of the great features of Avid’s Pro Tools software is the Beat Detective plug-in, which allows you to adjust timing on multiple audio tracks at once using just a few mouse clicks. Here is a sample of a sloppy…
Meinl ABS Pandeiro With Napa Head
New to Meinl’s percussion offerings is a traditional 10" ABS pandeiro featuring a replaceable napa head, which reduces overtones for more controlled playing. meinlpercussion.com
Q Drum Co. Custom Vintage-Style Drums
Jeremy Berman, who was previously the head builder and artist relations manager for Orange County Drum & Percussion, has launched the Q Drum Co. Berman is focusing on building vintage-style models that can withstand the constant wear and tear of…
A Night of Classic Rock Drumming
Meet the legends who shaped the sound of rock! Thursday, November 17 One Night -Two Locations - Only in NYC! In person - Jerry Shirley of Britain’s notorious Humble Pie & Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and Beck,…
Taye Brushed Black-Nickel Brass Snare Drums
The first model released in Taye’s MetalWorks snare drum series is a 5x14 brushed black-nickel brass model with matching 2.3 mm counterhoops ($499). The drum, which is said to have a sound that combines sharp attack, rich body, and mellow…
Roland V-Tour Series V-Drums
Roland’s TD-9KX2 ($3,199, right) and TD-9K2 ($2,299, below) kits include an updated TD-9 sound module, which contains more than thirty new expressive sounds and dozens of new kits. The update also adds the ability to play MP3 files via USB…
Pearl Throne Thumper
A two-year development partnership between Pearl and Guitammer has resulted in the Throne Thumper, a device that allows drummers to feel low frequencies transmitted through their drum seat. List price: $499. pearldrum.com
Black Swamp Pro10 Studio Line Expands
These 10x14 ($932) and 12x15 ($998) models feature 6-ply maple shells in red mahogany finish and come with 2.3 mm hoops. blackswamppercussion.com
Kurt Reil of the Grip Weeds
Greetings from New Jersey! I sing and play drums for the Grip Weeds, and last year we released the double CD Strange Change Machine. We’ve received many great reviews and notices for it, along with lots of back-slapping from our fans,…
International Art & Sound Shakkaritas
Shakkaritas are spherical rattles handmade by a group of artisans in Nicaragua. The rattles are made from the hard seedpods of jicaro trees. Shakkaritas measure 2.5" to 3.5" in diameter and offer an organic medium-loud sound. They are available in…
Audix Micro-HP Microphone
The success of Audix’s Micro-D miniature rim-mount drum mic has prompted the demand for a similar product specifically designed for hand percussion instruments. The result is the company’s Micro-HP. A rubber shock mount and protective anodized aluminum ring provide maximum…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Brush Workshop, Part 2 (VIDEO)
December 2011 Rock & Jazz Clinic Brush Workshop Part 2: Half-Circle Motion by Florian Alexandru-Zorn A goal of mine has been to play with brushes and think not in terms of patterns but in a more musical way, transferring all…
In the Studio: A Lesson in Sight-Reading (VIDEO)
December 2011 photo by Mike Monseur In The Studio A Lesson in Sight-Reading Fifty Big Band Arrangements in Four Days by Michael Dawson Army Blues drummer, and MD contributing writer, Steve Fidyk makes his living playing big band music, so sight-reading…
