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Drums News

Aug 3 2011, 8:00 AM

KOMPLETE 8 on the Way!

Native Instruments has announced a new world of KOMPLETE, the company's flagship bundle of virtual instruments and effects. There are three versions of KOMPLETE in the family: KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE — It's the... Read more »
Jul 27 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: DM10 X, TwoTrack

Alesis was showing their new DM10 X Kit, which includes six 10" and 12" pads; 12", 14", and 16" cymbals; the DM10 drum module; and the all-new Xrack stand loaded with professional hardware. The company also show the... Read more »
Jul 15 2011, 8:00 AM

Spider Online!

If you own or are purchasing a Line 6 Spider amplifier, then you have great cause for jubilation! Line 6 has launched Spider Online, an online resource for registered Spider amp owners. This new site provides more... Read more »
Jun 24 2011, 8:00 AM

GearFest is Here!

Today marks Day One of GearFest 2011, the nation's largest end-user-oriented music and pro audio festival, featuring exhibits from manufacturers; workshops, clinics, and seminars; live demos; special performances; a... Read more »
Jun 21 2011, 8:00 AM

The Big Man Passes

Clarence Clemens, long-time saxophonist with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band passed away on June 18th. Clemens, who was 69, had suffered a stroke six days earlier. Legend has it that Clemens first... Read more »
Jun 10 2011, 8:00 AM

Waves Does Tape and New Bundles

Waves has announced a new plug-in developed with producer/engineer Eddie Kramer (Hendrix, Zeppelin, and many more), MPX Master Tape. MPX emulates the tone of a rare tape machine comprising an Ampex 350 transport and... Read more »
Jun 2 2011, 8:00 AM

Win a Yamaha DTX900K

Don't miss this opportunity to win a fantastic electronic drum kit from Yamaha. One lucky winner will become the proud owner of a Yamaha DTX 900K electronic drum kit, a $7,199 value! This kit features Yamaha's new... Read more »
Apr 15 2011, 8:00 AM

2011 MIPA Award Winners

Each year, more than 100 magazines from all over the world vote for the best musical instruments and audio equipment in more than 40 categories. The awards are presented at a special ceremony at the huge Musikmesse... Read more »
Mar 28 2011, 8:00 AM

Half-price Drums!

How's this for a Sweetwater Exclusive? Through March 31, 2011, you can purchase XLN Audio's Addictive Drums for just $99 — half price, for those keeping score. This plug-in gives you a library of grear drum... Read more »
Mar 3 2011, 8:00 AM

Classic Drums

Toontrack has announced The Classic EZX, a collection of the best of the past and the present. The Classic EZX was recorded using a vintage Helios console, which was used for production of bands such as The Rolling... Read more »
Feb 24 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Zildjian/Gen16 Acoustic/Electric Cymbal System

Imagine being able to drop the volume of cymbals to whisper quiet levels, but to still have all the tone, response, feel, and playability as a regular cymbal. That's exactly what the new Gen16 Acoustic/Electric... Read more »
Feb 24 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Arturia Spark

Combining a virtual instrument with a dedicated hardware controller, Arturia Spark is flexible (and unbelievably good sounding) drum machine ready to cruise in any musical direction. From classic 808 and 909-style... Read more »
Feb 17 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Roland TD-9KX2

A major upgrade from Roland's regular TD-9K2 kit, the TD-9KX2 features an acoustic-style 2-piece hi-hat that uses a standard hi-hat stand. It also includes an entire set of extra-large dual-layer mesh heads for the... Read more »
Feb 17 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Roland TD-9K2

Roland's TD-9K2 electronic drum kit gives you great sound and an incredible acoustic-style feel. At the center of the TD-9K2 kit is the advanced TD-9 sound module, loaded with hundreds of amazing drum sounds, plus... Read more »
Feb 16 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Roland TD-4KX2

The most affordable member of the Roland V-Compact family got an upgrade this year with new refinements. A new kick pad makes the TD-4KX2 feel more like an acoustic kit — a feeling further bolstered by the... Read more »
Feb 16 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Roland TD-4K2

Roland packs a whole lot of performance into the affordable, space-friendly TD-4K2 V-Compact kit. Plus, this amazing electronic drum set plays better than ever! Updated cymbals and a very realistic-feeling kick pad... Read more »
Feb 16 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Roland KD-9

Add a Roland KD-9 to your V-Drum TD-9 kit, and get an even more dynamic playing experience. The Roland KD-9 doesn't just feel amazing or look new and innovative, it adds a whole new layer of dynamic expression to... Read more »
Feb 10 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Alesis Performance Pad Pro and PercPad

Percussionists will want to take a look at the new PercPad and Performance Pad Pro from Alesis. These multi-pad instruments feature natural-feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads for expressive triggering. Onboard... Read more »
Feb 9 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Dave Smith Instruments Tempest

When one of the greatest synth engineers of all time, Dave Smith, decided to make an analog drum machine, who did he chose to team up with but Roger Linn, one of the original drum machine gurus. The result: the Dave... Read more »
Feb 3 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Alesis DM8 Pro Kit and DM10 Studio Kit

Alesis continues to keep a thoughtful eye on just what electronic drummers want and need, and their DM8 Pro Kit and updated DM10 Studio Kit are two fine examples. The new DM8 Pro Kit offers four RealHead pads for a... Read more »
Jan 21 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: BOSS Loop Station Series Pedals

BOSS upped the ante for digital loopers almost a decade ago with the original RC-20, and they've been raising the bar ever since. The latest editions to the lineup include the compact RC-3 and the dual-stereo RC-30... Read more »
Jan 20 2011, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: TAMA Silverstar Series Drum Kits

TAMA announces the Silverstar and Silverstar Custom drum kits, stage-ready drums at basement-level prices. Built using tried-and-true methods, Silverstar series drum kits feature 100% birch shells that deliver the... Read more »
Dec 16 2010, 8:00 AM

Korg Fall Cash-back Rebates End Soon

Time is running out to save big on Korg, with Fall Savings rebates! The rebates are effects through December 31 of 2010, so don't waste time, get your order in now! Here are the deals: M50 — $100 cash-back... Read more »
Dec 2 2010, 8:00 AM

Toontrack for the Holidays!

Jazz, country, funk, Latin...no matter what style you play or what kind of drums you want, Toontrack has you covered, with a huge variety of EZX Expansion packs for their amazing EXdrummer virtual drum software for... Read more »

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