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GEWA launches Liberty series djembé drums

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GEWA launches Liberty series djembé drums

GEWA has announced the launch of its new Liberty series djembé drums, saying it: ‘…presents an attractive line of percussion that comes with features that comparable entry-level drums have missed so far; their low weight, extreme durability and fair price make the djembés of the GEWA Liberty series ideal for down-time at festivals and the first steps in music therapy and drum circles’.

Liberty series drums are equipped with replaceable drum heads. The skins are made of durable synthetic fibres and a mechanical tuning system allows fast and precise drum tuning, the distributor says.

Info: www.gewamusic.com

Trinity College Offer Free Lessons At The UK Drum Show 2018

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Trinity College Offer Free Lessons At The UK Drum Show 2018

Trinity College London has announced they’re partnering with Roland V-Drums to offer a number of free drum lessons for visitors to The UK Drum Show 2018, using songs from the latest Trinity Rock & Pop drumming syllabus and electronic drum kits supplied by Roland. All abilities are catered for – beginner, intermediate and advanced, with lessons available by registering on www.theukdrumshow.com or by clicking on the link below.

Performance is at the heart of Trinity’s Rock & Pop Drums exams: whether self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, these exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions.

Trinity’s song lists feature a huge range of songs spanning all contemporary styles, including ‘No One Knows’ by Queens of the Stone Age, ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’ by Alabama Shakes, ‘Uptown Funk’ by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, ‘Under The Bridge’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers and ‘Sir Duke’ by Stevie Wonder.

Guidelines:
‘Beginner‘ would suit Initial- Grade 1
‘Intermediate‘ would suit Grade 2- 5
‘Advanced‘ would suit drummers who are Grade 6+

To register for free lessons: Book Now

*To book a free lesson with Trinity, in association with Roland V-Drums, Visitors must have purchased a general day or weekend admission ticket to The UK Drum Show.

www.theukdrumshow.com

www.trinitycollege.com

www.roland.com

Remo Silentstroke Drumheads & Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

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Remo Silentstroke Drumheads & Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a set of Remo Silentstroke drumheads coupled with a set of Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbals (set 468), featuring…

  • 10″, 12″ 14″ (x2) & 22″ Remo Silentstroke mesh heads,
  • Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbals: 14″ hats, 16″ crash & 18″ ride.

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

RRP: Remo Silentstroke: £100.00 (approx.), Zildjian L80 468 set-up: £349.00

Zildjian say…”The new L80 Low Volume cymbals are up to 80% quieter than a traditional cymbal without losing the authentic Zildjian feel.  They are ideal for small drum lesson rooms, low volume gigs or anywhere you can’t be loud. Play later. Play longer.  Play where you want to.”

Remo say…”The Silentstroke™ drumheads are the ultimate in low volume drumheads, designed for quiet practice applications where standard drumset volumes are an issue. Constructed with 1-ply mesh material, Silentstroke™ drumheads provide a soft spring-like feel at very low decibel levels.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

www.remo.com

www.zildjian.com 

 

 

Protection Racket Family Grows

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Protection Racket Family Grows

Protection Racket has announced that Daisy Palmer (Paloma Faith), Josh MacIntyre (Marmozets), Ollie Sears (Albert Lee), Darren Beckett (Brandon Flowers), Dave Anderson (The South), Che Albrighton (Jamie Lawson) and many more have become users of the company’s products.

In-demand drummer Daisy Palmer is currently touring both with Paloma Faith and her own band Mesadorm. Her many achievements include being co-writer of the soundtrack for the first series of the award winning Peaky Blinders along with members of the band Feverist, with whom she also plays the drums.

Josh MacIntyre of the Marmozets has also become part of the Protection Racket crew. He can be seen with the Marmozets at Download this summer and a new album ‘Knowing What You Know Now’ is expected soon.

Ollie Sears is currently the drummer for Grammy Award winning guitarist Albert Lee who recruited him after seeing his YouTube videos. Master beats composer Darren Beckett has also become a PR ‘family member’. He is the drummer of choice for The Killers front man Brandon Flowers, Madeleine Peyroux and Emile Simon. Joining them also is David Anderson who is currently the drummer with The South, the latest incarnation of The Beautiful South who will be touring the UK this summer.

Che Albrighton, drummer with the Ivor Novello award winning singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson. He will be playing with Jamie on his sell out tour supporting Ed Sheeran across the UK and Europe.

Other new members of the Protection Racket clan are Dex Muldoon who is currently touring with Haux across America and Europe and professional session drummer Pete Bill who is currently working as drum tech and engineer with the internationally acclaimed Kaz Rodriguez. Joining them is Samuel Oyeniyi of the three-piece band Dreaming of Jupiter. They have just released their first single ‘Let Me Down’ and will be touring Ireland this summer. Also, new to the Protection Racket family is Leo Friere with the American rock band Wheatus. Currently working on their seventh studio album, they will be playing a few live dates across the summer in the USA.

For more info, head to: www.protectionracket.com

Accessories Review – VicKick Bass Drum Beaters

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Accessories Review – VicKick Bass Drum Beaters

Here’s our review of a selection of Vic Firth VicKick bass drum beaters consisting of…

  • Dual-position felt beater,
  • Dual-position wood beater,
  • Fleece covered felt beater,
  • Wood shaft felt beater,
  • Cajon Beater

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

Vic Firth say…”From the first beat you’ll hear a difference! That’s because the new VicKick Beaters® were designed with sound quality as the number one priority. Available in felt, wood and fleece, each model features a spherical head for a consistent striking surface and provides a distinct level of articulation, all while achieving an enhanced low-end sound. Within the VicKick™ series, both the felt and wood beaters feature a unique dual striking position. Set in the “radial” position, the beater provides clear articulation, consistent rebound and allows for side-by-side clearance when used on double pedal setups. The “flat” position increases beater surface contact for enhanced sound. The fleece beater is crafted with an oval felt core and sets up in a singular position.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above…!!

RRP’s:

Felt beater: £35.99

Wood beater: £32.39

Fleece beater: £40.19

Wood shaft beater: £38.99

Cajon beater: £24.95

www.vicfirth.com

The UK Drum Show Sponsored By Drummer’s Review

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The UK Drum Show Sponsored By Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review are proud to sponsor The UK Drum Show 2018, held at Manchester Central on Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 September. Featuring a stellar line-up of artists including Jojo Mayer, Josh Dion, Mike Johnston, Greg Hutchinson, Jamie Morrison, Rashid Williams, Russ Miller, Richard Spaven, Calvin Rodgers, Benny Greb, Stanton Moore, Chris Turner, Daisy Palmer, Derick McKenzie, Graham Hopkins, Freddie Shead, Craig Reynolds and JJ Wallace. The show is also home to all of your favourite brands (including many of the companies we’ve featured here on Drummer’s Review) showcasing their products all under one roof!

For more information and to purchase tickets to this years hottest drum event, head to: www.theukdrumshow.com

Sad Times For Sakae

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Sad Times For Sakae

Japanese boutique drum specialist, Sakae, has suspended trading, according to the US magazine Drum! (www.drummagazine.com)

Rumours surrounded the troubled company a year ago, but Sakae was present at this year’s Winter NAMM show with new products. Distributed in the USA by Korg, no statement has been yet made by either company about future prospects.

Known for its high quality specialist shells, for 40 years Sakae was closely associated with Yamaha, for whom it made top end shells. According to Drum! ‘The company has nearly $7 million in debts, according to news reports. Sales had dropped to $2.8 million in 2016, down from a high of $13.2 million in 1988. Lawyers began debt settlement procedures this month after banks stopped extending lines of credit’.

Info: www.sakaedrums.com

Vintage Vibes From Mr. Muff

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Vintage Vibes From Mr. Muff

The MUFFKOPF for the bass drum beater. Covering acoustic gigs, fine Jazz, modern Electro, reverberant churches, studio sessions – the MUFFKOPF can be used anywhere.

If you play the new designed shaggy outside, it will be strongly dampened; if you turn it around the felted inside will give minimal attack. Fits all common pedals. Available in black, green or orange.

Material: outside: 100% polyacrylics / inside: 100% polyester fiber
Weight: ~20g
Dimensions when mounted: 3.5/3.5/2.4 inches

Also available with sheep fleece as MUFFKOPF deluxe! In black or white.

Also available is the MUFFSTICK

Muffsticks

The MUFFSTICK is the new muffle coat for your drumstick. Quiet tom grooves, muted snare drum sounds, cymbal swells without a tone of the stick… no problem anymore with the MUFFSTICK!
Put your normal drum stick between 7A and 5B in the sleeve at the backside of the big muffle surface. The reinforced area of felt and the typical MUFFKOPF outside in the new skunk design are providing quick muffle effects.
And if you’re playing with more drive the useful strap for your finger or the new hook-and-loop fastener prevents your MUFFSTICK flying in the audience. Clolours: black, green or orange.

100% polyester/polyacryl
, length 29.5cm, 
width 5.5cm to 9.5cm
thickness 1.5cm
weight 45g

Also available as light version!

www.mistermuff.de

Drum Kit Review – Mapex Armory Shell Pack

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Drum Kit Review – Mapex Armory Shell Pack

Here’s our review of a Mapex Armory six-piece shell pack, consisting of…

  • 10″ x 7″ rack tom,
  • 12″ x 8″ rack tom,
  • 14″ x 12″ floor tom,
  • 16″ x 14″ floor tom,
  • 22″ x 18″ bass drum,
  • 14″ x 5.5″ Tomahawk snare drum (included).

Featuring…

  • Hybrid Birch/Maple shells,
  • Desert Dune over Olivewood Finish,
  • SONIClear bearing edges.
  • Remo UT Heads (bass drum,toms & snare reso), USA-made head on snare batter.

***All of our reviews are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment – to get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform make sure you listen on good quality speakers or headphones!***

Mapex says…“The Armory Series is the latest realization of the Mapex hybrid shell concept. A fusion of birch and maple delivers the ultimate tonal expression, and the SONIClear™ bearing edge allows the drumhead to sit flat, bringing out the best response by optimizing the relationship between head and shell.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above…!!

RRP: £959.00

www.mapexdrums.com

 

Dream Cymbals Expands Its Artist Roster

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Dream Cymbals Expands Its Artist Roster

Canadian cymbal designer/manufacturer Dream Cymbals has added sticksmen Adrian Todd, Max Parr and Sam Ogden to its blossoming ranks of endorsed talent.

With regular plays on the Radio 1 Rock Show and Kerrang! Radio, Max Parr and his band Coldbones bring their unique brand of Post-Rock to an ever-widening audience.

Adrian Todd works with a host of bands, most recently with the award-winning musician Miranda Arieh. Adrian also runs 40-piece drumming collective Drum Machine, providing an electrifying modern urban live drum music experience.

Relentless touring duo The Soap Girls provide pro drummer Sam Ogden with a regular gigging schedule. Sam has also recently returned from a tour of the Czech Republic with melodic Hard-core band Healer.

Dream Cymbals are distributed in the U.K. by SVM Percussion.

www.svmpercussion.co.uk

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