Strata line extended
Alesis has expanded its Strata e-drum range with the launch of a new kit, the Strata Club kit. The new kit delivers […]
R-Drums adds ‘chainable’ trigger
To meet the growing demand for multi-sensor trigger systems, Germany’s R-Drums has launched its Chain Trigger internal side-mounted drum trigger. The Chain […]
BFD 3.5 released
BFD has released an update of its drum VST, just dropping BFD 3.5. The new version introduces an enhanced engine and “best-in-class […]
Trump tariffs will hurt e-drummers
US consumers face increased prices for e-drums, especially entry-level instruments, as President Donald Trump’s recent tariff moves take effect. Chinese imports were […]
Selecting a pad controller
Musicians have more choice than ever among the plethora of finger drumming pad controllers. Producer and educator Robert Mathijs offers this advice. […]
More MIDI
digitalDrummer explores a new compact MIDI hub. CME, which revolutionised wireless MIDI with its compact, easy-to-use WIDI products, has stepped up the […]
How I use electronic drums: Paul Hannah
Electronics saved the day for musical theatre drummer Paul Hannah. I’ve Been Playing electronic drums since 1984. At NEC, Pat Hollenbeck brought […]
V3 Sound launches DRUMITY
Austrian sound expander maker V3 Sound has added a new MIDI-audio device for e-drums, DRUMITY. The company describes its new unit as […]
VAD716 shows versatility
Twelve Foot Ninja drummer Shane ‘Russ’ Russell performed as part of Roland Australia’s launch program for the flagship VAD716 kit. Afterwards, he […]
E-drum superstars on show
Four digitalDrummer Hall of Famers, three E-drummers of the Year, and the godfather of electronic percussion in Germany. Those luminaries are among […]