The GEWA G9 team prepared something special for all of those who haven’t been able to attend the amazing GEWA G9 workshops at the NAMM show 2020: Ben Barter, one of the major players in the game of electronic drumming has prepared a new performance to showcase all the amazing features of the G9. And
Gretsch Drums is delighted to announce that Grammy Award winning drummer, Will Calhoun, is now an official endorser. Best known as the drummer of the alternative rock band, Living Colour, Calhoun’s extraordinary creative vision and drumming talents have seen him contribute to many and varied music genres including jazz, rock, hip-hop, ambient and much more.
Roland welcomes three new instruments to the famous TR drum machine family. Based on the flagship TR-8S, the TR-6S Rhythm Performer delivers next-generation TR performance in a compact and affordable package. The TR-06 Drumatix is the latest addition to the Roland Boutique series, blending the sounds and workflow of the ‘80s-era TR-606 hardware with modern enhancements. Also based on the TR-606, the TR-606 Software Rhythm Composer expands Roland Cloud’s Legendary series with another renowned TR instrument. TR drum machines have driven music culture for
In “Jost Nickel's Snare Book”, Jost explores rudimental work and snare drum based exercises to improve your hand technique and independence. In the intro of his book, Jost promises us exercises and an approach to rudiments that will make us WANT to practise rather than feel OBLIGED to, and I must say the slightly unconventional
Code Drumheads have introduced the Signal range of heads to their already extensive catalogue. The Signal represents one of Code’s most hard-wearing heads to date. Its construction is a single 14 mils PET film ply, held in place with Code’s unique Grip-Tight TM rim technology. The combination of the rim design and thicker single ply
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) have introduced the all-new Collector’s Series Space Carbon snares, an distinct sonic alternative to wood and metal snares. The versatile properties of carbon fiber have given the composite material a legendary reputation among drummers across several musical genres. Its impressive strength-to-weight ratio combined with a non-porous, glass-like reflection make it the
Recently I had to program a John Bonham 'style' drum track. I wanted to make it so that hearing it instantly conjured up thoughts of John Bonham but without being any one of his particular grooves ie not trying to rip him off totally. I decided I wanted a groove similar to Fool In The
Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) is launching a brand new live stream show called ‘Get It Started’ with Grammy Award-winning drummer, Daru Jones. PDP’s ‘Get It Started’ is the place for drummers looking to take their music career to the next level. The live stream will include a wide range of topics, and offer viewers an
As we currently cannot go to clinics or masterclasses, I wanted to use this online platform to present some great sounding, great looking events, with top educational content from some of the best drummers around today. And all from the comfort of your own home. I know I am not the first or only one
Sabian Remakes Cymbal History It's been one of the most discussed topics in drummer circles since being recorded: What was the ride cymbal that Roy Haynes so masterfully played on Chick Corea’s 1968 album "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs”. With the gracious permission of Jazz great Chick Corea, SABIAN was given the rare opportunity
