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GEWA launches new e-cymbal line

GEWA Music has added a new range of e-cymbals, the NEO series. The new range has been “meticulously...

Donner adds finger drumming pads

Donner has added two finger drumming-type instruments, Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine and the...

E-drum Labs line-up finalised

The full artist line-up for the inaugural digitalDrummer E-drum Experience Labs at the UK Drum Show...

Unlocking optimal triggering

Allan Leibowitz offers some advice to get the best triggering out of your pads and cymbals. You’ve...

drum-tec marks milestones with event

Alexander Roglin reports on drum-tec’s second ‘drum-tec days’ event. Germany’s drum-tec recently...

Toontrack releases Alchemy of Pop EZX

Toontrack has added another EZX expansion pack for EZdrummer 3/Superior Drummer, the Alchemy of Pop...

Remembering Ed Mann

Frank Zappa percussionist Ed Mann passed away on June 1st, at the age of 70. Mann began playing...

Logic splits stems

digitalDrummer looks to Apple’s Logic Pro in its pursuit of drums-free tracks. Apple’s latest Logic...

Vicky O’Neon: How I Use E-drums

I’m a drummer and percussionist from Finland, based in the UK. Since 2022, I am the touring drummer...

Zildjian launches debut e-drum kits

Zildjian has announced the launch of its new ALCHEM-E series electronic drum kits, its first foray...

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Electronic drums have come a long way since the 1970s and are now seen alongside their acoustic siblings on stages around the world. They also draw crowds at music trade shows and attract strong interest on the floors of music shops.


As an electronic drummer, technology enthusiast and professional writer, I know first-hand how hard it is to be taken seriously when your kit needs a powerpoint and amp. That’s why we launched digitalDrummer in 2010. I wanted to create a communication channel dedicated to this vibrant market and the musicians who are so enthused by the digital opportunities.


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