Musikmesse: AKG Rhythm Pack
AKG has announced the Rhythm Pack, a live sound microphone package intended for use on drums. Included in the Pack are a D 112 mic for kick, two... Read more »
Drums News
Apr 10, 2009, 8:00 AM
Apr 7, 2009, 8:00 AM
Musikmesse: And the Winner Is
The annual MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Awards) are held at the Musikmesse Trade Fair each year; the winners in these awards are decided... Read more »
Apr 6, 2009, 8:00 AM
Musikmesse: Alesis DM6
Alesis has announced the DM6 Kit, an electronic drum set designed for price-conscious drummers. Included are a new sound module with 108 drum,... Read more »
Apr 3, 2009, 8:00 AM
Updates & Upgrades
Toontrack has released Superior Drummer version 2.1. The new version adds a long list of new features and bug fixes. Read more »
Mar 26, 2009, 8:00 AM
Funk Brothers Drummer Passes
Uriel Jones, drummer for classic Motown artists including the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Jimmy Ruffin, and many others passed away on March 24.... Read more »
Mar 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Roland RMP-5 Rhythm Coach Review
When I first received the Roland Rhythm Coach, I believed I had a fairly decent sense of rhythm and could keep a beat. However, after using it,... Read more »
Mar 25, 2009, 12:00 AM
NiNja Bearing
A type of axle bearing used in some Pearl kick drum pedals. NiNja Bearings are made by Performance Skate products in Japan, and were originally... Read more »
Mar 24, 2009, 7:02 PM
Yamaha Drum Kits
More info at Yamaha District Manager Steve Hauer explains the technology behind Yamaha drum kits, including air sealed shells, YESS mounting... Read more »
Mar 23, 2009, 6:56 PM
Acoustic Drums Introduction
For more info: Sweetwater is now selling acoustic drums. Watch this brief overview. Read more »
Mar 17, 2009, 8:00 AM
New Drumagog Percussion
WaveMachine Labs has announced the first official Drumagog sample library, Percussion eXtras. Produced by WaveMachine Labs and John Emrich, the... Read more »