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Zildjian Announces Limited Edition Release of Vintage A’s from Armand Zildjian’s Personal Collection 

In celebration of what would have been Armand Zildjian's 100th birthday, the Avedis Zildjian Company is excited to announce, that for the first time ever, it will be releasing vintage cymbals from the Zildjian family vault.  

This first ever family vault release features 200 hand selected genuine vintage 20” A cymbals from Armand Zildjian's personal collection. Handed down through generations of Zildjians, these cymbals were cherished by Armand during

By | 2021-02-01T14:35:23+00:00 February 1st, 2021|Categories: News|Comments Off on Zildjian Announces Limited Edition Release of Vintage A’s from Armand Zildjian’s Personal Collection 

Ableton Presents Free ‘Ableton Live for Drummers’ Webinar

Ableton has arranged a Free Webinar on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, 19.00 GMT hosted by Joe Clegg, drummer & Musical Director for Ellie Goulding, Clean Bandit and Mumford & Sons. In the 90-minute session Joe and special guest Adam Marcello - drummer and Musical Director for Katy Perry - will discuss their take on hybrid drumming and how they use Ableton Live on stage. The webinar

By | 2021-01-28T17:07:51+00:00 January 28th, 2021|Categories: News|Comments Off on Ableton Presents Free ‘Ableton Live for Drummers’ Webinar

Join In the Steve White Play Along Competition with Free Track Download, in Association with Yamaha UK

British drumming legend Steve White has teamed up with Yamaha to make one of his brand-new tracks available for you to download free of charge and enjoy drumming along to. The track ‘Running’ by Haugue and White is available to download as a drumless track and Steve has put out a challenge for drummers to

By | 2021-01-23T12:30:11+00:00 January 23rd, 2021|Categories: News|Comments Off on Join In the Steve White Play Along Competition with Free Track Download, in Association with Yamaha UK

NAMM 2021 – Ludwig / Active Press Release

Active Music Introduce Ludwig’s New Products For 2021 Active Music are delighted to present the new product offering from Ludwig Drums for 2021. Firstly, there is the addition of two new snare drums to the popular Acrolite Series; the Acro-Brass and Acro-Copper. Using Ludwig’s world-renowned unique USA shell manufacturing process, they are currently available in

By | 2021-01-15T19:07:13+00:00 January 15th, 2021|Categories: News|Comments Off on NAMM 2021 – Ludwig / Active Press Release

NAMM 2021 – Paiste Press Release

Paiste Continues Signature Series Revival Nottwil, Switzerland – The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces a new phase of Signature Series re-launches and new models. In 1989, Paiste launched the Signature Series, using a bronze alloy specifically created for cymbal sound. The sonic energy of “Signature Alloy” enabled Paiste to create cymbals with previously unknown

By | 2021-01-15T18:47:12+00:00 January 15th, 2021|Categories: News|Comments Off on NAMM 2021 – Paiste Press Release

DW Release Dave Growl ICON Snare

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the addition of a Dave Grohl ICON snare drum to the line. The limited-edition drum recognizes his celebrated drumming career, as well as his long- standing connection with both the legendary Sound City recording studio in Los Angeles, and his beloved Studio 606, where the sacred Sound City console

By | 2020-12-07T21:38:46+00:00 December 7th, 2020|Categories: News|Comments Off on DW Release Dave Growl ICON Snare

Little Drummer Boy Christmas Competition

To bring some Christmas joy into a tough year, Mike Dolbear and Jefferson Eyewear have two great prizes to give away. You can win a pair of Mike’s signature JeffersonEyewear sunglasses made from recycled drum shells, plus a pair of signed Mike Dolbear Vic Firth SD4 Combo sticks. All you have to do is make

By | 2020-12-07T21:29:52+00:00 December 7th, 2020|Categories: News|Comments Off on Little Drummer Boy Christmas Competition

Yamaha Launches DTX6 Series Of Electronic Drum Kits

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

By | 2020-11-19T14:28:14+00:00 November 19th, 2020|Categories: News|Comments Off on Yamaha Launches DTX6 Series Of Electronic Drum Kits

Female Drummers Launch Christmas Charity Single To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health Issues And Women In Music

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

By | 2020-11-14T11:42:48+00:00 November 15th, 2020|Categories: News|Comments Off on Female Drummers Launch Christmas Charity Single To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health Issues And Women In Music

Roland Release the TD-07KV

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

By | 2020-10-31T23:24:37+00:00 October 31st, 2020|Categories: News|Comments Off on Roland Release the TD-07KV
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