Twelve Foot Ninja drummer Shane ‘Russ’ Russell performed as part of Roland Australia’s launch program for the flagship VAD716 kit. Afterwards, he repeated a performance of his medley of 19 iconic tracks for local magazine Australian Musician. In his video intro, Russell explains that the eight-and-a-half-minute medley includes all his favourite songs growing up. “I started playing drums at 13...
Four digitalDrummer Hall of Famers, three E-drummers of the Year, and the godfather of electronic percussion in Germany. Those luminaries are among the artists in the debut digitalDrummer E-drum Labs at the first Europe Drum Show which will open its doors at Neue Messe Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance in Germany on March 29th. After a successful first run at the UK Drum Show in Liverpool last...
Toontrack’s latest expansion pack, the Fusion EZX, must have the most toms ever offered in a sample pack, with four seven-tom kits. Toontrack’s 67th individual EZX pack was recorded by engineer Stefano Civetta (Nile Rogers, Ed Sheeran and Earth, Wind and Fire) and drummer Pete Riley (Guthrie Govan, Keith Emerson and Ritchie Kotzen). “If you’re looking for big, resonant kits that can handle...
Drum synth pioneer Roger Linn is less than happy with a knock-off of his 30-year-old and long-defunct LinnDrum by Germany’s Behringer. Behringer released its LmDrum last December, touting it as “a drum machine that can recreate the classic sound of the 80s (with) an authentic 8/12-bit sampling sound engine that captures the essence of a hundred legendary 80’s drum sounds including those designed...
Drummers may not need chords and lyrics, but as Allan Leibowitz has found, many of us still need notes to help us keep track of songs at a gig. We’ve previously referred to the OnSong app in our reviews of devices like the iRig AirTurn, but a few enhancements of the lyrics and chords software make it worthy of a stand-alone review. What’s in the box OnSong is a Mac/iPad/iPhone app, available...
The expansions just keep coming for the DW Soundworks drum library, with the company just adding the DW Collector’s Pure Cherry expansion pack. This latest addition features sounds from Collector’s Series Cherry drums, known for their bright attack, musical tone with rich midrange and balanced sustain. According to DW, “this brighter alternative to Maple is suited for up-tempo and...
We’re often asked for advice on the ‘best module’. However, it’s more appropriate to consider the most suitable module for your needs. The drum module is the cornerstone of any electronic drum kit and choosing the right one is crucial for crafting your ideal sound and performance experience. With so many options out there, there’s a lot to consider when making your choice: Sound quality and...
DW Soundworks and DWe owners have a new option with the recent release of the Design Series Acrylic expansion pack. The pack is based on sampling of a DW Design Series Acrylic kit, recorded at the DW factory with sounds sampled in high fidelity. DW says the new sample collection features all the bright, clean attack, focused tone, controlled sustain, and oversized live sound acrylic drums are...
Yamaha Drums has announced a new promotion with the online learning platform Drumeo, beginning December 5, 2024. When customers purchase and register a Yamaha EAD10 Electronic Acoustic Drum Module, they unlock 90 days of unlimited access to Drumeo’s drum courses. Yamaha says its EAD10 – known for its revolutionary stereo microphone sensor and studio-quality digital effects – combined with...
Electronic drums have been featured in one of the world’s most popular children’s TV programs, Australian-produced Bluey. Bluey is an animated television series about a Blue Heeler puppy and her family and friends and in a recent episode, Bluey’s little sister, Bingo, is seen in action on an e-kit. According to the official episode description, “Bingo is in the music shop with Mum when she...
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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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