With Christmas fast approaching, what do you get the electronic drummer who has everything? I know we’re just at the start of the month, but with more people being at home at the moment (at least for the next couple of days here in the UK) it’s worth having a think, and also as this
Yamaha has launched the company’s DTX6 Series of electronic drum kits, providing drummers of every level with a perfect solution for quiet practice, rehearsal, recording and education. The DTX6 Series, with the DTX-PRO module featuring the Kit Modifier, delivers the highest resolution sounds and puts drummers in control of unbound creative expression. Drummers can take
Anika Nilles has been a drumming sensation since the early 2010's and she has built a solid reputation amongst highly technical drummers over the years. Based on that reputation, I can confidently say that she did not disappointed with her first book “Pad Book” which was released earlier this year. It offers a huge range
12 female drummers from the UK and US have added a kickass twist to the classic Christmas track ‘Little Drummer Boy’ by individually recording their own unique take - and produced ‘Little Drummer Girl’. All arranged and co-ordinated by drummer Charlotte and producer Kerr from The Echo Lab Music Studios in Scotland. The inspiration for
Roland introduces the TD-07KV V-Drums, a compact and affordable new drum set added to the acclaimed V-Drums family. Over two-plus decades, V-Drums have established a well-earned reputation as the most realistic, best playing, and best sounding electronic drums available. The TD-07KV carries on this proud legacy to provide the finest electronic drumming experience in its
It doesn't get much more minimalistic than this... This months article swerves uncomfortably close to a product review... ok, it is a product review. Apologies if that is a problem, but I honestly think that you (as an electronic drummer) should know about this, if you don't already. One of the great disappointments
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
