E-drums Come of Age: Allan Leibowitz on the Evolution of Electronic Percussion
When digitalDrummer editor Allan Leibowitz first attended the UK Drum Show, electronic percussion was little more than a curiosity tucked away in the corners of the exhibition hall. This year, it was hard to miss, with at least three dedicated performance spaces, including the digitalDrummer E-drum Labs. Speaking with Ollie Winiberg on the UK Drum Show Podcast, Leibowitz reflected on how far e-drums have come and how they’re reshaping the drumming landscape. “It’s amazing to see the shift,” he said. “Ten years ago, electronic drums were still battling a reputation for being toys. Now, you’ll find top-tier touring artists relying on them — sometimes in ways the audience doesn’t even realise.” From finger-drumming phenoms like David Haynes to hybrid innovators […]
