Tag: upgrade

Samples, VST

New kits for MODO DRUM

IK Multimedia has released an update for its MODO DRUM drum sampler. MODO DRUM 1.5 has three new kits, taking the tally to 13. The Silver Kit is a six-piece vintage maple kit, designed as an all-round and versatile solution with open sounds. The new Brit Custom Kit is a four-piece birch kit with a warm and rich sound, ideal for styles like indie-pop and indie-rock. It’s coupled with the 2022 cymbal collection that includes a 20″ ride, 18″ crash, 16″ crash and a new  hi-hat. Finally, there’s a new eight-piece Metal Kit with a fat, dark character. MODO DRUM 1.5 is available for download at a cost of $/€299.99, while existing owners can upgrade/crossgrade for $/€79.99 for the full […]

Gear

Buy the best

Should you start small and upgrade, or shoot for the stars? Allan Leibowitz spoke to the retail experts. For first-time e-drum buyers, a common approach is to “buy basic and upgrade later – if necessary”. This trend is evident both among new drummers and experienced acoustic drummers moving into electronics. Some may be lucky and find exactly what they want – or need – first time around, but more often than not, buyers who start looking at entry-level kits end up shelling out for something more advanced. “This happens almost every time,” according to Wayne Davis, a sales manager at Sweetwater. “Most entry-level kits are missing one or two key features – things that are important to a beginner and […]