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THE COWBOY DRUMMER: Addiction, Recovery & Drumming His Way Back To Life

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THE COWBOY DRUMMER: Addiction, Recovery & Drumming His Way Back To Life

Joe Lana Jr. aka The Cowboy Drummer chats to Ollie Winiberg to share his powerful story of addiction, recovery and how he used drumming to rebuild his life. From hilarious viral videos to deep self-reflection, Joe opens up about the pain behind the persona, the highs of internet fame and how he’s found purpose through the drumming community. We also dive into how the cowboy drummer brand began, the role of humour in healing, his social media strategy and advice for musicians who may also be struggling.

00:55 – Why the Cowboy hat?

03:22 – Inspiring the next video

04:50 – Analysing social media

09:15 – Most surprising moment

12:31 – In recovery

15:00 – Advice from the cowboy

Joe Proudly Uses…

Paiste Cymbals

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GABOR DORNYEI TO PERFORM AT THE UK DRUM SHOW 2025!

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GABOR DORNYEI TO PERFORM AT THE UK DRUM SHOW 2025!

The amazing Gabor Dornyei will be gracing the Main Stage at The UK Drum Show 2025 on Sunday 19 October at 11.15am!!

Gabor Dornyei has been the touring and recording drummer for 4x Grammy Award nominated American “Jazz Guitar Genius” Stanley Jordan since 2016. They’ve recorded and toured the world multiple times over with great line ups, and presented headliner performances in North and South America, all over Europe, in the UK and even made it to Africa.

As a recording artist and session drummer, Gabs played on gold and platinum selling pop-rock albums and recorded for Walt Disney Co. He’s been the “house/recording drummer” for top UK record producer Andy Whitmore for 15 years now, who’s produced, Elton John, Peter Andre, Atomic Kitten, Jason Donovan and many more.

Gabs released two CD-s and three DVD-s under his own name with 5 star reviews and critical acclaim, “tHUNder Duo with Dom Famularo” (Hudson Music) “Drums, Music and Friends” and “Rhythm Frontier”- a duo release with World Percussionist Pete Lockett (Hunnia Records).

As a touring drummer Gabs performed at Glastonbury, Sziget Festival, London Jazz Festival, Music China Festival-Shanghai, Ronnie Scott’s, Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, Cape Verde Jazz Festival etc, and countless international drum festivals around the world, on the line up with Billy Cobham, Ian Paice, Terry Bozzio, Steve Smith, Gavin Harrison, Dom Famularo and many more. Gabor is respected world wide as a drum clinician and educator, and successfully completed 10 extensive solo drum clinic tours over China.

Check out our recent interview when Drummer’s Review’s very own Ollie Winiberg sat down with Mr. Dornyei at his ‘Gabbey Road’ studio in London…

Gabs been featured in every single international drumming publications – including Modern Drummer Magazine in the USA-and on global, market leading online channels such as DRUMEO in Vancouver, Canada and DRUM CHANNEL in Los Angeles, California.

Gabs has been appointed as “Head Of Drums” at the prestigious LCCM-London University in 2023.

On the top of his busy touring schedule he’s been teaching drums for 30 years privately and been educating in higher education in the UK for over 15 years and presented drum clinics and masterclasses at almost every notable higher education organisation in the UK/EU and at the remarkable Drummers Collective Institute (DCI) in New York, USA.

In the education field Gabs has achieved a Level 7 PGCert qualification and he’s a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. He manages his three private drum schools, currently Harrow, Pinner and Northwood Drum Schools.
Gabs has authored the American Detroit Institute of Music Education, USA (DIME)’s full drum curriculum and been the Head Of Drums for DIME-Online from 2014-2018.

He’s also running a successful private teaching business from his home studio, Gabbey Road Studio where he also records remote/online sessions and conducts online lessons for student from all around the world.

Gabs is global endorser of market leading companies, such as Sonor Drums (Germany), Zildjian Cymbals (USA), Remo Drumheads,(USA) Vic Firth (Signature) Sticks (USA), Tycoon Percussion (Thailand), Audix Microphones (USA), Hardcase (GB), SkyGel (Germany) & Cympad (USA).

In 2018 DRUMEO listed Gabor among their Top 10 Drummers in the World, together with his idols, Billy Cobham, Peter Erskine and Bernard Purdie.

Tickets are available now for the UK Drum Show!

ANTONIO SANCHEZ: Interview with a Four-Time Grammy Winning Legend

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ANTONIO SANCHEZ: Interview with a Four-Time Grammy Winning Legend

Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg recently caught up with the legendary four-time Grammy winning drummer & composer Antonio Sanchez to chat about his iconic work in film scores (including Birdman), his unique approach to drumming and his looming Main Stage performance at The UK Drum Show on Saturday 18th October at 3.45pm…Grab your tickets for the UK’s hottest drum weekend now: www.theukdrumshow.com

He shares valuable advice for aspiring drummers, thoughts on reading music, creativity and so much more.

01:55 – The Magic Behind Film Scores

10:27 – The UK Drum Show

14:10 – Sight Reading?

16:30 – The Music Industry

18:40 – Being prepared: Antonio’s tips

22:50 – The Drumming Community: Building Connections and Friendships

Antonio Proudly Plays…

Yamaha Drums

Zildjian Cymbals

LP (Latin Percussion)

Remo Drumheads

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Biography

Born in Mexico City, 4 time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sánchez  began playing the drums at age five and performed professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and latin scenes.

He pursued a degree in classical piano at the Superior School of Music in Mexico City and in 1993 made his move to Boston where he enrolled in Berklee College of Music and later signed up for a master’s diploma from New England Conservatory.

Since his move to New York City in 1999, Antonio became one of the most sought-after drummers in the international jazz scene. Following 22 years and 9 albums as one of the most revered collaborators of guitarist/composer Pat Metheny, he also has recorded/performed with many other most prominent artists like Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, Toots Thielemans, Béla Fleck, Mike Stern, Joshua Redman, John Patitucci and many others.

In 2014 Sánchez’s popularity soared when he scored Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)  which ended up fetching 4 Academy awards (including best picture)  and for which Antonio won a Grammy award. Additional film/tv projects include 3 seasons of EPIX network’s Get Shorty, feature films Harami, Politica: Manual de Instrucciones and Hippopotamus, the 6 part HBO Docuseries The Anarchists and in 2024 he scored the 6 part British series STAGS for Paramount+ as well as the new Seth Rogen 10 part series for Apple+, The Studio. Antonio also appeared in Don Cheadel’s Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead alongside Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gary Clarke Jr, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding and Keyon Harold.

Sánchez currently has close to a dozen recordings as a leader, co-leader, solo artist and film composer. His critically acclaimed solo debut album Migration featured Chick Corea and Pat Metheny. Other ground-breaking and well received projects feature his band Migration which recored the through-composed epic The Meridian Suite andLines in the Sand where Sánchez turns his political anger into a moving musical statement of epic compositional proportions as much a protest against injustice in our current political climate and as a tribute to every immigrant’s journey.

Other solo albums comprise the star studded album Three Times Three (featuring Brad Mehldau, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Christian McBride and Matt Brewer), Grammy nominated Bad Hombre —a sociopolitical electronica & drums exploration, Channels of Energy, an ambitious project with the WDR Big Band with arrangements of his works by Vince Mendoza.

His genre-bending 9th solo album SHIFT – Bad Hombre Vol. II on Warner  features a star studded cast that includes Trent Reznor, Dave Mathews, Pat Metheny, Meshell Ndegeocello, Lila Downs, Ana Tijoux, Silvana Estrada, Kimbra, Becca Stevens, Maro, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Thana Alexa and SONICA as well as Antonio’s acting legend grandfather Ignacio Lopez Tarso. He’s been touring this project for over 3 years with his sonically adventurous band Bad Hombre.

Some of his co-leader credits include Elipsis with Michael League and Pedrito Martinez, BEAT with Béla Fleck and Edmar Castaneda and Trio Grande with Will Vinson and Gilad Hekselman.

Antonio’s film composer skills are on display on the official soundtrack albums for Birdman, Get Shorty and The Studio.

As an educator, he founded the Antonio Sanchez Jazz Residency in Mexico City at the National Center for the Artswhich attracts over 100 students each year and he has regularly imparted clinics, lectures and masterclasses all over the world for almost three decades.

To date Antonio has been awarded 4 Grammys, nominations for Golden Globe & Bafta Awards, wins for the World Soundtrack New Artist Discovery and Best Original Film Score Award, 3 Echo Awards, Hollywood Music in Media Award, the Critics’ Choice Movie Award and 5 Modern Drummer’s Drummer of the Year Awards in the Jazz and Fusion categories among many other wins and nominations.

Sánchez has also been the featured cover artist on over 25 publications including DownBeat (twice), JazzTimes (twice) JAZZIZ, Modern Drummer (3 times), Drum!, Batteur, Jazzit and Drumhead among many others.

CHRISTIN NEDDENS: Interview with the German Groove Architect!

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CHRISTIN NEDDENS: Interview with the German Groove Architect!

Join Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg as he chats to Christin Neddens, an artist currently taking the drumming world by storm – not just on stage, but in the classroom too.

With her explosive playing style and deep-rooted passion for music education, she’s now sharing her knowledge through her brand new instruction book “Creative Flow: The ultimate drum practice workout”. From Germany to global festivals, discover how Christin is shaping the future of modern drumming…

00:55 – The ultimate drum practice workout

03:30 – Notation on social media

07:00 – Chrstin Bonham?

10:00 – Going viral

14:26 – This is just the beginning

17:50 – The most common mistake is…

22:10 – Taking the right advice

Christin Proudly Uses…

Tama Drums

Remo Drum Heads

Meinl Cymbals

Meinl Percussion Instruments

Meinl Stick & Brush

Hörluchs In-Ears

Beyer Dynamic Microphones

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CHRIS ALLISON: Interview with Plini’s Secret Weapon!

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CHRIS ALLISON: Interview with Plini’s Secret Weapon!

What happens when you mix world-class drumming, Aussie prog wizardry and a dash of chaos? Drummer’s Review host Ollie Winiberg catches up with Chris Allison, the powerhouse behind Plini‘s mind-bending grooves to talk technique, touring and timbre.

Expect laughs, nerdy drum talk and an insight into one of the most capable drummers in modern prog-rock.

02:50 – Finding space in Plini’s landscape

05:35 – Precision and fluidity

10:55 – Sight reading

13:50 – On the horizon

17:30 – Plini tour 2026 (?)

18:00 – Legacy

Chris Proudly Uses…

Sonor Drums

Vic Firth Sticks

Zildjian Cymbals

Remo Drumheads

Big Fat Snare Drum

64 Audio

MONO cases

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TODD SUCHERMAN: Interview with the Iconic Styx Sticksman!

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TODD SUCHERMAN: Interview with the Iconic Styx Sticksman!

Get ready for drumming royalty! Todd Sucherman joins Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg ahead of his performance at The UK Drum Show on 19th October at ACC Liverpool. Grab your tickets for the UK’s hottest drum weekend now: www.theukdrumshow.com

We talk Styx, solos, Spinal Tap moments, and what to expect from his epic set. Hit play and get inspired!

02:16 – Evolving with Styx

06:20 – The UK Drum Show

09:30 – Breaking the fourth wall with Spinal Tap

15:00 – Breaking Bad…habits

18:00 – The importance of kindness

20:20 – Demoralising and fascinating

24:15 – Todd’s 5 rules

29:00 – In 100 years time…

Todd Proudly Uses…

Sonor Drums

Sabian Cymbals

Remo Drumheads

Promark Drumsticks

Audix Microphones

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BIOGRAPHY: 

Todd Sucherman is one of the world’s most in demand drummers and educators. This ten time winner in the Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll awards has best been known for holding down the drum chair in the multi platinum band, Styx, for the last 29 years.

He has recorded and performed with artists diverse as Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Antoine Fafard, Don Felder, Legacy Pilots, Finally George and hundreds of other artists.

In the field of education, Todd released his multiple award winning “Methods & Mechanics I & II” DVDs along with his wildly popular “Rock Drumming Masterclass” exclusive for Drumeo which had students from over 60 different countries.

Todd continues to travel the globe whether performing, recording, teaching or lecturing to musicians worldwide.

Flint Percussion 20th Anniversary Piccolo Snare – Reviewed

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Flint Percussion 20th Anniversary Piccolo Snare – Reviewed

Here’s the latest video from the Drummer’s Review Live Room featuring a limited edition 20th Anniversary Piccolo snare drum from Flint Percussion

Featuring…

  • 14 x 3” one-piece Titanium suspended shell,
  • 12 tuning bolts,
  • Flint’s Rotary snare wires,
  • Remo Black Suede Ambassador batter head,
  • Evans Snare Side 500,
  • Black Twinkle Powder Coating finish.

Filmed February 2025 at Paul Caboche Studios, Cornwall, UK. (scroll down for recording & equipment details).

Flint Percussion Says…“Flint® Percussion is an eco-friendly family business based in the North-West of England, established in 2005. Our company began as a result of our young daughter wishing to play the marching drum in a local pipe band, but at only 10 years of age it was immediately apparent that the standard marching drum would be too heavy for her to carry and play. Coming from an engineering background, we began to look for ways to redesign these drums to reduce weight without impacting sound and material quality.

After several years of research and development, we invented the Suspended ShellTM system, where only the drum skins are in contact with the shell and tension is achieved on both skins through the shell itself via a surrounding cage. This resulted in the lightest high-tension marching snare drum ever made. We then went on to produce other drums using the same Suspended ShellTM system, offering a full range of ultra-lightweight marching drums.

Today, we supply these lightweight drums to clients around the world, including countries in North America, Oceania, Europe and the Middle East. We are experts in instrument manufacture and delivery, and apply this experience to ensure all musical instruments we produce are of the highest quality upon arrival with our clients.“

Flint Percussion 20th Anniversary Piccolo Snare: UK RRP: £500 (approx.)

Pro’s:

  • Excellent looks
  • Great build quality
  • Much fuller sound than we were expecting from a piccolo snare

Con’s:

  • Only six drums planned to be produced (at time of filming)

For more details on the Flint Percussion 20th Anniversary Piccolo Snare, head to: https://www.flintpercussion.co.uk/

Drummer’s Review, based in North Devon, England would like to thank the www.theseagate.co.uk for the use of their hotel for this photo shoot in their stunning bar & garden. Photography by Guy Harrop on location at The Seagate Hotel, Appledore, Devon.

Recording Details:

Filmed at Paul Caboche Studios (Cornwall UK). 

Microphone List:

Kick Rear: Audix D6
Kick Front: Electrovoice RE27ND
Snare Top: Electrovoice PL80
Snare Bottom: Electrovoice PL80
Hi Hat: Oktava MK-012-01 Cardio
Over Head wide: AKG C414B (pair)
Centre Over Heads: AEA R88 MK2 Stereo Ribbon Mic
Front Centre Room : AEA R88 MK2 Stereo Ribbon Mic
Wide Room Mic’s: sE2200T Tube Mic’s (pair)

Recording Process:

Microphone Pre amps: 16x Rupert Neve Designs 5052

Pre amp outs to Avid HD analog to digital converters connected to Avid HDX card

Recorded into Pro Tools Ultimate latest version running HDX cards mounted in an Apple Mac Pro 2019 16core.

Audio Template Details: 

Basic EQ:

Basic EQ setting using the EQ section of the Neve 5052 mic Pre-Amps. No post recoded EQ or processing applied.

A Note From Paul…

“The microphones were set up with the overheads and room mic’s measured to the centre of the snare drum to keep the phase of any stereo pair in phase. The AEA R88 MK2 mic’s being stereo mic’s had no issue with phase but the front centre room mic and centre overhead where aligned with each other to keep the same stereo image. The phase reverse switch on the front kick mic was used to correct the phase between the two bass drum mic’s. The phase reverse switch was engaged on the bottom snare mic to correct the phase between the two snare mic’s. Hi pass filters only used on the hi hat mic, Ride mic and overheads. The live room of the studio has been treated to provide a neutral sound close to the drums & cymbals with the room mic’s then giving a true representation of what the instruments sound like in the room. Using 16 identical Mic Pre amps also helps with electrical phase so there is no difference between tone and phase of the Mic Pre amps. The brief for the recoding was to give as true a representation as possible of what the instruments actually sound like.”

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GREGG BISSONETTE: Interview With The Always Energetic Drumming Icon

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GREGG BISSONETTE: Interview With The Always Energetic Drumming Icon

High energy, big laughs and serious groove talk as Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg chats with the one and only Gregg Bissonette ahead of his appearance at The UK Drum Show 2025! From Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, ELO, Spinal Tap… need we go on?

Gregg brings the stories, the wisdom and a whole lot of charisma. One of the most versatile drummers on the planet and an absolute joy to talk to.

Be sure to catch Gregg live this October…Grab your tickets for the UK’s hottest drum weekend now: www.theukdrumshow.com

03:00 – Playing for the song

04:30 – How did we get here?

06:28 – The pie

10:47 – Drumming on Friends!

17:10 – Recording sessions

19:43 – The UK Drum Show

23:20 – Advice for drummers

26:45 – Greggs legacy

Gregg Proudly Plays…

Dixon Drums

Sabian Cymbals

DW Drums

Remo 

Vic Firth

Audix

LP

Kaces

Sensaphonics

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Biography

Gregg Bissonette has become known as one of the most versatile drummers in the business, his broad experience ranging from big band, blues, and rock, to Latin, fusion, and much more.

The Detroit native comes from a family of talented musicians. Gregg started playing on his dad’s drum kit from about the age of 5! After high school, Gregg became the drummer for the famed NTSU One O’Clock Big Band. In 1982, Gregg made the move to Los Angeles. Gregg’s big break came in the summer of 1985, when David Lee Roth left Van Halen and started his own band. Gregg landed the gig playing drums, with Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and Brett Tuggle on keys.

Today, Gregg continues to record with and for many other artists including Ringo, films, and TV shows. Gregg’s incredible sense of humor comes across clearly whether he’s recording or teaching at a drum clinic. His perfect balance between professionalism, strong work ethic, and congeniality make him a wonderful colleague and session artist, and a much-respected name in the music industry.

VICKY O’NEON: Interview, Kit Tour and More…

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VICKY O’NEON: Interview, Kit Tour and More…

Backstage at the iconic London Palladium, just hours before her penultimate show with Anastacia, Vicky O’Neon sat down with Ollie Winiberg to talk all things drums, tours and neon energy! From being an educator to lighting up global stages – Vicky is one of the most vibrant voices in modern drumming!

There’s a certain buzz you get the moment you walk into a venue like the Palladium on a show day. You feel the history, the weight of the performances that have come before, and the hum of something big about to happen. And despite the pressure of being just hours away from stage time, Vicky was calm, focused, and completely in control — but still full of warmth and happy to give me a proper behind-the-scenes look at life on the road.

02:10 – Keeping the energy

03:40 – Approaching Anastacia’s music

06:10 – 1000 songs per season!

10:20 – Is image important?

16:40 – Backing tracks: yay or nay?

19:15 – The drumming community

20:50 – Where to go!

23:15 – Kit tour

We spoke about what goes into preparing for a tour like this. It’s not just about turning up and playing parts — it’s about completely immersing yourself in the music. Vicky’s approach is all about serving the songs — learning them in a way that goes beyond memory, understanding the intention behind the arrangements, the dynamics of the set, and how to lock in with a live band to enhance the performance without ever stealing the spotlight. Her level of respect for the gig, and for Anastacia’s legacy, really stood out.

As if that wasn’t enough, she also works on the US television show Name That Tune, where she’s expected to learn — wait for it — up to 1,000 songs per season. That’s not a typo. A thousand. It’s a pace and level of adaptability that most musicians can barely wrap their heads around, but Vicky takes it in her stride with grace and professionalism. You get the sense she genuinely thrives on challenge.

Before the Palladium audience took their seats, Vicky took me on an exclusive tour of her live rig — right there on stage under the lights. From congas and cymbals to pads, triggers and various percussive toys, the setup is as versatile as she is. It’s not just there to look impressive (though it does); it’s there to give her the freedom to respond to the music in real time, to switch between acoustic and electronic textures seamlessly, and to deliver a performance that’s both powerful and musical.

Being invited into that space — just before such a high-stakes show — was a genuine honour. Vicky’s the real deal. Passionate, dedicated, and incredibly down to earth. She’s one of those rare musicians who brings both technical mastery and complete musicality to the stage.

If you ever get the chance to see her live, do it. Whether she’s performing with Anastacia or tearing it up in her own projects, Vicky O’Neon is an absolute force — and I couldn’t be more grateful for the time she gave me on such an important night.

Vicky will be appearing in the Mike Dolbear Masterclass room at The UK Drum Show on Saturday 18 October 2025…don’t miss your chance to witness Vicky’s incredible neon energy in-person…grab your tickets now: www.theukdrumshow.com

Vicky Proudly Uses…

Dixon Drums

Remo Drumheads

Zildjian Cymbals

Vic Firth Drumsticks

LP Percussion

Roland Electronics

Ultimate Ears

Hardcase

Protection Racket

Abelton

XLN Audio

Porter & Davies

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Roland Announces DrumLink Wireless System

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Roland Announces DrumLink Wireless System

Roland announces the official release of the DrumLink wireless system and related products. Developed in partnership between Roland and Drum Workshop (DW), DrumLink is a new wireless triggering technology for electronic pads, cymbals, and drum triggers. From Roland V-Drums kits to hybrid acoustic-electronic configurations, the modular DrumLink system streamlines connectivity for faster setup and a cleaner look.

Designed specifically for drumming applications, the proprietary DrumLink system delivers lightning-fast response and rock-solid performance that feels identical to analog triggering. Up to 30 active instruments are supported simultaneously (depending on the sound source), unlocking a growing range of hybrid, electronic, and software-based drumming setups.

The DrumLink system features two core components: the WT-10 Wireless Trigger Adapter and DH-10 DrumLink Hub. Supported sound sources include the Roland V71, TD-50X, and TD-27 sound modules, SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad, and the DW Soundworks software instrument. The WT-10 also makes it easy for owners of Drum Workshop’s DWe acoustic-electronic wireless convertible drums to integrate Roland pads within their sets.

WT-10 Wireless Trigger Adapter

The WT-10 converts the analog trigger outputs on compatible Roland drum/cymbal pads and acoustic drum triggers to wireless signals. Two inputs support single- and dual-trigger pads, allowing users to connect two pads to one unit. A single cymbal with two outputs can be connected for bow/bell/edge triggering, and hi-hat pads with two trigger/control outputs are also supported. The integrated mount is highly adjustable, enabling secure and flexible attachment to drum/pad rims, bass drum hoops, and cymbal/hi-hat stands.

DH-10 DrumLink Hub

The compact DH-10 DrumLink Hub captures trigger signals from up to 15 WT-10 units, which are sent to the sound module or a computer via a simple USB-C connection. The DH-10 also has a TRS MIDI output for sending trigger signals to any sound source that receives MIDI note messages and CC data.

Roland V-Cymbals for DWe Convertible Drum Sets

The Roland 4CY-4WT-01 DrumLink Cymbal Pack provides a ready-made solution for outfitting a DWe acoustic-electronic wireless convertible drum set with Roland’s leading electronic cymbals. These expressive pads deliver authentic feel, response, and movement, and have very low in-room noise levels when played. This bundle includes three CY-16R-T crash/ride pads, one VH-10 V-Hi-Hat pad, and four WT-10 Wireless Trigger Adapters that communicate with the kit’s DWe DrumLink Wireless Hub. Drum Workshop also offers complete four- and five-piece DWe kit bundles with Roland V-Cymbals and WT-10 units included.

To learn more about the DrumLink system, visit Roland.com.

To learn more about DWe acoustic-electronic wireless convertible drum sets, visit DWdrums.com.

About Roland Corporation

For more than 50 years, Roland’s innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fueled inspiration in artists and creators around the world. Embraced by hobbyists and professionals alike, the company’s trendsetting gear spans multiple categories, from pianos, synthesizers, guitar products, drum and percussion products, DJ controllers, audio/video solutions, gaming mixers, livestreaming products, and more. As technology evolves, Roland and its expanding family of brands, including Roland Cloud, BOSS, V-MODA, Drum Workshop (DW), PDP, Latin Percussion (LP), and Slingerland, continue to lead the way for music makers and creators, providing modern solutions and seamless creative workflows between hardware products, computers, and mobile devices. For more information, visit Roland.com or see your local Roland dealer. Follow Roland on Facebook, Twitter (@RolandGlobal), and Instagram (@RolandGlobal).

About Drum Workshop

Founded in 1972, Drum Workshop, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in designing and manufacturing award-winning musical instruments including drums, pedals, hardware, and accessories. Drum Workshop manufactures, markets and distributes an iconic portfolio of brands including DW® Drums and Hardware, PDP®, Latin Percussion®, and Slingerland. Drum Workshop’s wide range of products have earned their reputation as The Drummer’s Choice and are endorsed by many of the world’s top artists including Dave Grohl, Matt Gartska, Chad Smith, Mick Fleetwood, Tommy Lee, Nick Mason, Jim Keltner, and Sheila E., and many other legends. Drum Workshop, Inc. is headquartered in Oxnard, California. Drum Workshop joined the Roland family of brands in October 2022, combining two of the world’s best acoustic and electronic drum companies to push the boundaries of innovation for drummers. For more information, visit DWDrums.com.

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