Pearl Puts Sound At The Forefront With New Masters Maple/Gum Series Drums Introduced in 2017, Pearl’s Sonic Select Shell Recipes gave a performance-formula focus to the boutique-level Masterworks series. Though each sonically-tested option represents the very best in form and function, the Studio Recipe won the favor of many a Pearl Artist due to its
Sabian Transforms AAX Line For 2019 Sabian once again pushes the boundaries of cymbal-making with the transformation of its ground-breaking AAX line. Adding new Thin, Medium and Heavy models, AAX now offers perfect highs, a touch more dark, more complexity in tone – and a whole new look. With additional hammering, using a larger, rounder
Three Decades of Supreme Sound for Musical Excellence In 2019, the renowned cymbal maker Paiste commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the introduction of “Signature Alloy” and the creation of the Signature family of cymbals with a series of re-launches, new models, and special editions. In 1989, Paiste launched the Signature Series, using a bronze alloy
Introducing Byzance Foundry Reserve The new Byzance Foundry Reserve series is a limited selection of cymbals created at Meinl's Byzance cymbal factory in Turkey. Inspired from the time when all cymbals were handmade, these cymbals showcase the stunning sonically rich works of art that Meinl's cymbalsmiths create with layers of tonality and nuance; however, that
LP Celebrates 55thAnniversary with Limited Edition Instruments Anniversary Congas and Bongos Mark 55 Years for USA Percussion Leader Latin Percussioncommemorates more than half a century as the largest hand percussion brand in the world with the release of Limited Edition 55thAnniversary Quinto,Congaand Tumbaset with matching Bongos. The ultra-lightweight shells are constructed of select New Zealand
Gretsch Debuts USA Custom Limited Edition Exotic For over 6 decades, USA Custom has defined “That Great Gretsch Sound” and is considered to be one of the most recorded brands in music history. The highly acclaimed shell which combines a hybrid formulation of maple and gum wood, offers a warm articulate tonality that helped define
DW Crafts First-Ever Pure Almond Drumsets Drum Workshop Inc. recently announced the introduction of a new wood choice to their award-winning Collector’s Series®line.Pure Almond™ isthe hardest wood currently offered in the California Custom Shop assortment, possessing a bright sonic personality in the same family as Pure Oak™ and Pure Purpleheart™. Handcrafted in DW’s California Custom
There a lot of talk about midi on various forums, but theres also lots of threads which suggest that theres still quite a bit of misunderstanding about what actually is, so I thought I'd have a quick look at it this time. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and it was invented (in a
Sonor Signature, HLD 590, Jet Set, Phonic – terms that make the heart of every Sonor aficionado beat faster. Horst Link, the man behind those legendary instruments would have celebrated his 100th birthday on January 5th. Born as the son of the manufacturer Counsel Otto Link, owner of a musical instrument factory founded in 1875
Mapex Drums are pleased to announce two new additions to their UK Artist Roster, Adam Breeze and Jack Wrench. Adam Breeze Adam joined UK Rock Band, Raveneye, in 2016 and quickly went on to support the likes of KISS, Aerosmith and The Darkness. The band has just finished recording their second full length album at Monnow
