Tag: Used gear

Gear, Samples

Korg releases multipad

Korg has entered the multipad market with its new MPS-10. The unit features 10 pads, a versatile sampler, four CC pads and a four-track looper – all seamlessly integrated into a single, comprehensive kit. The unit comes with an expansive collection of 2,350 assignable instruments (INST pads) and more than 3,000 high-quality samples from congas and bongos to dynamic and authentic acoustic drum sounds. The MPS-10 has 100 kits, each comprising 10 INST pads, as well as 100 user KIT slots. The sampler function allows for the easy import of sounds from a USB flash drive. The hardware is accompanied by a free tool, the MPS-10 Editor web app. The MPS-10 is on sale for just under $1,000.

Gear

10 Tips for buying used electronic drums

When it comes to purchasing electronic drums, used equipment can be a great option. Not only does it provide an opportunity to save money, second-hand gear is also a ‘green’ alternative in the increasingly popular circular economy, extending the use and life of instruments that might otherwise clutter attics or end up in landfill. Used gear also allows drummers to explore a wide range of models and brands that may be discontinued or hard to find in new condition. However, buying used electronic drums requires some careful consideration to ensure a successful and satisfying purchase. In this article, we present 10 expert tips to help you navigate the used market and find the perfect electronic drum set. 1. Set a […]

Gear

Travis Barker sells his e-kits

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 Adam’s Song music video. The inventory included six electronic drum kits, which Barker used on his first solo album, Give the Drummer Some. “I didn’t know how to program or sequence yet, so everything on that album was played with just a ton of loops on these electronic kits,” he says. […]

Gear, Industry

Buying a first kit

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 compared to a brand-new kit. “A lot of name brand products do last a long time. They also don’t lose as much value when you sell them,” he explains. Giant US retailer Guitar Center sells both new and used e-drums, and Glenn Noyes, director of merchandise for drums, cymbals, percussion and accessories, sees […]