Allan Leibowitz set out for some “shakin’ all over”. THERE ARE SOME who say all that’s lacking in electronic drumming is “the vibe”. Literally – the vibrations, especially the low-end thump, that make you feel your beat. This is not such an issue for those starting out on their drumming path with electronics, but may be a deal-breaker for acoustic converts and especially for gigging drummers...
A new entrant in the low-cost cymbal market is making waves, so we checked out this latest offering. IF YOU’VE BEEN following any online e-drum group, you will have seen the intense interest in the Chinese Lemon brand of e-cymbals, especially the 16” three-zone ride. Many drummers have added these cymbals to their kits, some lamenting the lack of a bigger option – especially as the 16” turned out...
eDRUMin 10 was voted accessory of the year in the recent digitalDrummer Readers’ Choice awards, so we put it to the test. IT’S BEEN MORE than a year since eDRUMin entered the market with a compact, four-input e-drum to MIDI interface. The initial device was pitched as an alternative to the ageing TMIs on the market, and the big differentiator is the companion Control Application. While the first...
Allan Leibowitz looks at a couple of newish books on oldish gear. Interest in the history of e-drums has been growing lately, with increasing participation in online groups and internet searches about “vintage gear”. While there’s a lot of chatter, nostalgia and anecdotal ‘information’ out there, few people have done more to highlight the progress of this sector of the music instrument market than...
Fancy an e-drum kit previously owned by Travis Barker? Well, you’re probably too late. The blink-182 drummer put part of his drum collection up for sale on Reverb, including some of his e-kits. Barker is parting with more than 100 pieces of music gear through a dedicated shop on the online platform. Quick to go were the top listings including the $25,000 OCDP ‘Evel Knievel’ kit featured in the...
digitalDrummer continues its exploration of low-cost in-ear monitors ONCE THE DOMAIN of big-name German or American manufacturers, in-ear monitors are coming out of China in larger quantities and with serious quality features for their budget prices. digitalDrummer was among the first drumming magazines to review the KZ ZS10 Pro and, shortly afterwards, the CCA C12. Both multi-driver units...
Chris Eaton mixes the old with the new. I started learning drums in junior high and continued through high school, playing in symphonic, jazz and marching bands as well as local rock groups. My passion for music motivated me to earn my Bachelors degree in Music from San Jose State University under the direction of professor and author Anthony Cirone and electronic music composer Alan Strange. I...
A common reader question at digitalDrummer is “what should I buy for my kid’s first kit?”. We checked with some experts for their advice. New or used? Unsurprisingly, Blake Plumleigh, long-time owner of eBay store Blakes Drum Shop in Encinitas, California, is a big fan of used gear. “You can save 30-50% or more in some cases,” he says, referring to the overall cost of second-hand components...
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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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