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.
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…
Listen to a Sound File of Mapex’s Black Panther Velvetone Drumset
The complete review of the Mapex Black Panther vintage-style Velvetone drumset is on page 22 of the December 2011 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen to Mapex artist Gregg Bissonette play some classic grooves on the…
Cadeson Nagashi Compact Drumset
The complete review of the Cadeson Nagashi compact drumset is on page 25 of the December issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Zildjian Rarities Cymbals
Zildjian recently released select collectible and prototype cymbals from its vault and sound lab. Developed in conjunction with Zildjian artist Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride is medium-thin and has random hammering and traditional lathing for an even…
Modern Drummer Snare Drum Selects, Volume 1 for BFD2 and BFD Eco
Platinum Samples is pleased to announce they have been selected as the online distributors for Modern Drummer Snare Drum Selects, Volume 1 for FXpansion BFD2 and BFD Eco. Developed to meet the needs of professional record producers and sound engineers,…
Dixon Custom Cherry Collection and Matrix Green Outlaw Drumset
Dixon’s new Custom Cherry Collection features drums made of a combination of cherry and mahogany. The lacquered shells are 9-ply (7.3 mm) with 45-degree bearing edges, black hardware, and 1.6 mm hoops. Kits are available in four- and five-piece configurations,…
Mick Fleetwood and Nicole Atkins Come Together to Launch Cabo Wabo Tequila's "Off the Record" Conversation Series
The Original Rock ‘n Roll Tequila Partners Rock Royalty With Rock’s Future to Share Untold Stories of Music Industry Beginnings Mick Fleetwood, founder of chart colossus Fleetwood Mac, and singer-songwriter ingénue, Nicole Atkins, have been tapped as the first acts…
Brady Walkabout Series Additions
The Walkabout series is the personal project of Brady Drums founder Chris Brady, who travels deep into the remote deserts and forests of Australia to hand-select small amounts of rare, indigenous timbers, which are then handcrafted into limited editions, rarities,…
Toontrack Blues MIDI Library
Toontrack’s latest MIDI collection—Blues MIDI—includes breaks, fills, and twelve-bar groove variations in various tempos, feels, and time signatures. The library works with the company’s drum software EZdrummer and Superior Drummer 2.0. Toontrack.com
Vic Firth Carter Beauford Signature Stick
Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford’s new signature stick combines a 5B shaft with an extended taper and elongated oval wood tip. The result is said to provide superior response, sound, and versatility. For a distinctive look and feel, the…
Porter & Davies BC2 Silent Bass Drum Monitoring System
Porter & Davies’ updated BumChum bass drum monitor, the BC2, includes a voltage selector switch for use in different countries, plus phantom power, an XLR socket, NL4 sockets and connector leads, and a smaller flight case. The BC2 uses bone…
Drumming with Your Hands Featuring Kenny Malone
DVD LEVEL: BEGINNER $33 The jump-in and get-going approach to djembe and conga technique is the winning feature of this instructional DVD. Kenny Malone is a Nashville studio percussionist with years of experience, and his instruction is designed to…
Los Cabos 7A Hickory Nylon-Tip Sticks
Los Cabos’s 7A hickory nylon-tip drumsticks are 15 1/2" in length and have a diameter of .543". List price: $14. loscabosdrumsticks.com
Drummed Up Creations Music-Inspired Furniture
Drummed Up Creations designs and builds furniture using new and used drums and drum parts. The line of products includes cocktail/bar tables and stools, clocks, and end tables. Each piece is built to order, personalized, numbered, and signed. Prices start…
