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PDP Extends its Concept™ Select and Concept™ Series Snare Range

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Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) announces the addition of five new metal snare drums extending its PDP Concept™ Select and Concept™ Series Snares in a range of sizes and metals.

Concept™ Select Snares are the 8 x 14” Aluminum and 8 x 14” Bell Bronze

New to the range of its flagship Concept™ Select Snares are the 8 x 14” Aluminum and 8 x 14” Bell Bronze snares featuring seamless 3mm shells with a unique laser-engraved Art Deco insignia emblazoned on each drum. These curated heavy metal shells are finished with chrome dual-turret lugs, 20-strand snare wire, True-Pitch® tension rods, DW MAG™ throw-offs, and DW Heads™ by Remo®. The Aluminum snare is fitted with natural walnut wood hoops secured with vintage low-profile claw hooks, while the Bronze version comes with triple-flange hoops.

Concept™ Series Metal Snares 5 x 14” Aluminum, Brass, and Copper

Extending the range of Concept™ Series Metal Snares are the new 5 x 14” Aluminum, Brass, and Copper snare drums which are all fitted with double-beaded rolled 1mm shells and finished with a brushed exterior for a bold, vintage-style satin appearance and glimmer. The hardware offers stylish dual-turret lugs and high-end DW appointments like a DW MAG™ throw-off, True-Pitch® tuning rods, 20-strand snare wire and DW Heads™ by Remo®.

The launch of these new PDP snare drums offers an even wider choice of sounds to drummers around the world. These boutique style snares sound amazing and look great. The 8 x 14” Bell Bronze snare is a monster with a thick, dense sound, and massive punchy attack, while the 5 x 14” copper snare delivers a warmer and darker tonality,’ commented PDP Brand Manager, Rob Dean.

To find out more about the PDP snares and all the other PDP drums and accessories, visit pacificdrums.com/ or look for #TeamPacficDrums on social channels.

See PDP at The UK Drum Show 2023.

X-Percussion Offers Drummers Boutique Collabs, Artist Series Designs and Upgraded Finishes for 2023

X-Percussion the high-tech, hand-crafted drum accessory maker founded by professional drummer Russ Miller and veteran drum designer and craftsman Bill Detamore, today announced the introduction of new CLICK-Mates Pork Pie snare drums and an expanded offering of limited edition CLICKs for 2023. The X-Percussion CLICK instrument provides players with an optimal and enhanced cross-stick sound courtesy of a 24-ply, hybrid North American Hard Rock Maple and pure copper sheet lamination.

“CLICK-Mates pair the craftsmanship and pure tonality of Pork Pie custom snare drums with a factory installed CLICK,” explains Miller. “Players and audio engineers love the CLICK because they can consistently and efficiently execute a cross-stick sound that delivers more volume and increased tonal range than the traditional technique utilizing a flanged metal counterhoop.” The CLICK easily integrates onto any 10-inch through 15-inch diameter snare drum using the proprietary, low-profile Mono Mount system.

New CLICK-Mates are available in eight finishes and two shell types (6.5” x 14” SSP: $499.99-$599.99). The snares can also be custom ordered in any size, shell type or finish option (pricing available upon request).

To celebrate X-Percussion’s expanded line and legendary family of artists, the company has also launched four models of the inaugural Artist Signature Edition or CLICK-AE for 2023 (SSP: $79.99). Each finish is hand-selected by the artist and includes:

  • Dennis Chambers (Canary Yellow)
  • Jeff Hamilton (Gloss Black)
  • Russ Miller (Wavy Ebony)
  • Steve Smith (Chrome)

Last but not least, four brand new finish options are being added to the Limited Edition CLICK Series offering (SSP: $69.99). “Black Chrome and Brass are perfect for any modern or vintage black nickel and polished brass snare drum.” Miller says, “For a more organic look, drummers can choose more understated Shadow Maple or Flame Maple finishes.”

All X-Percussion products are handcrafted in the U.S. and include a limited lifetime warranty.

For more information and order inquiries, visit gruv-x.com.

About X-Percussion

X-Percussion was created by multi-Grammy winning drummer Russ Miller and renowned drum craftsman Bill Detamore to offer players innovative instruments and accessories that spark creativity and enhance the drumming experience. The company’s impressive list of endorsers includes Ariana Grande’s Aaron Spears, Ed Sheeran’s Mark Pusey, Nate Morton of TV’s “The Voice”, as well as drumming legends Kenny Aronoff, Peter Erskine and Gerald Heyward.

Rogers On Display for New Generation and Vintage Enthusiast Drummers

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Rogers Drums USA, will be on display at this years UK Drum Show in conjunction with European Distributors Sound-Service Europe.

Rogers USA is the vehicle for the rebirth of one of the greatest names in the history of drums. Over several decades Rogers has remained one of the top vintage brands, building a large following of devoted fans, and distinctly influencing main drum builders of today.

With respect to this original legacy, Rogers USA has crafted a new approach to reclaim the brand’s Golden Era of inventive design during the 1950’s and 60’s. Through the collective vision of veteran players, builders and vintage experts, Rogers USA has set out to give today’s drummers the opportunity to experience the sound, innovations and the visual beauty that the original brand was famous for. Their shared goal is to be as innovative as the products they make, and to expand the brand’s pioneering vision forward using 21st Century manufacturing for consistency and quality. Their mission is to satisfy Roger’s hardcore vintage enthusiasts and introduce today’s generation of drummers to the true Rogers Experience.

www.rogersdrumsusa.com

Erica Synths Launches Pērkons Kit Pack 1

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Erica Synths announces the launch of Pērkons HD-01 Kit Pack 01, adding even more sonic flexibility and creative possibilities to its highly acclaimed desktop instrument. ​ The new pack, crafted for Pērkons by HTRL, contains 32 new kits structured into four separate groups: DRUM (traditional drum machine sounds), BONK (percussion and synthesizer combos), POLY (tuned melodic percussion sounds) and SFX (experimental and generative sounds). Kit Pack 1 is available for download as a zip file here.

To install the kits, place the “01” folder onto your Pērkons SD card BANKS folder. The bank featuring the new kits is named “01” and will replace the second bank you already might have on your Pērkons unit — therefore if you want to put it into a different BANK, rename the folder (for example to 02) before placing it in the BANKS folder. The pack features only kits, without any patterns.

To change the currently loaded BANK, press and hold PATTERN+KIT buttons and one of the 64 step keys (to load the 01 BANK press the second step key). After you enter the kit menu the top 64 step buttons will light up. There, the kits will be structured into four groups of eight kits (from left to right):

  1. DRUM (traditional drum-machine sounds)
  2. BONK (percussion and synthesizer combos)
  3. POLY (tuned melodic percussion sounds)
  4. SFX (experimental and generative sounds)

The remaining 32 kits in the bank are empty and reserved for your own kits and variations of the presets. It is recommended to let your pattern loop, and swap among the different kits to audition different sounds.

For more information on Pērkons, please visit the Erica Synths product page.

About Erica Synths
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​​Erica Synths team of visionaries, engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring you modules and instruments that will set your modular system apart from mass in terms of how it sounds, looks and functions.

Canadian Made Los Cabos Drumsticks Join UK Drum Show 2023

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From Brunswick Canada, Los Cabos Drumsticks manufactures drumsticks products in three different wood types; White Hickory, Maple, and their very own Red Hickory, which are among the most durable drumsticks on the market today.

White Hickory
Maple
Red Hickory

Los Cabos carry a concise and complete line of drumsticks and percussion tools that cater to all genres of music. From the usual suspects 5A, 5B, 7A and 2B models, to our more specific Jazz, Rock, Swing and Jive models.

Every dowel is hand inspected to ensure that the grain is straight and free of outer defects; only then does it make it to their lathes to be turned into a Los Cabos Drumstick.

White Hickory is the sapwood of the hickory tree and is well known for its shock absorption and consistency.

Red Hickory is the dense heartwood of the hickory tree, and with density comes extra durability for long lasting drumsticks.

Maple, while still a hardwood, is a very lightweight, responsive wood that provides a bright sound and fast attack, creating fluidity on the drum kit.

www.loscabosdrumsticks.com

Masterwork Custom Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our latest review looking at a selection of Masterwork Custom Series Cymbals, featuring…

  • 14″ Hi-Hats,
  • 20″ Ride,
  • 16″ Crash,18″ Crash,
  • All constructed from B25 Bronze Alloy,
  • Handmade in Istanbul,
  • Soft carry bag included.

Masterwork Says…“The all-rounder in the Masterwork range , the custom series offers a wide frequency spectrum , a warm fundamental sound and dynamic sensitivity.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

Masterwork Custom Series Cymbals (set inc. carry bag): UK RRP: £469.00

www.masterwork.com.tr


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Tyler Baker Wins Mike Dolbear’s Young Drummer Of The Year 2023

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Tyler Baker has been crowned winner of the Mike Dolbear “Young Drummer Of The Year 2023,” which took place Sunday 19th of February, sponsored by PDP Drums, Paiste Cymbals, GEWA Drums and Gibraltar Hardware.

Tyler Baker – Young Drummer Of The Year Winer 2023

Tyler Baker is 15 years old and comes from Colchester. Tyler will be  kicking off things in the Mike Dolbear Room at The UK Drum Show Saturday 30th September at the ACC Liverpool at 12 noon.

Mike Dolbear with Tyler Baker

The inaugural competition kicked off in October 2001 when a story was posted on the mikedolbear.com website, inviting young drummers aged 16 and under from around the UK to enter the first annual Young Drummer of the Year competition. The competition was put together to give the country’s young drumming talent a national and indeed international platform, which we hope will be the first steps in their musical career.

Mike talking about YDOTY 2023 ahead of this years competition.

Since then, the event has seen tremendous growth. It has established itself as an internationally recognised event, attracting an ever-increasing number of entries and seeing the very best in terms of drumming talent.  Sponsorship from various high-profile companies has meant that the competition has continued to improve, both in terms of popularity and scale of production.

Christin Neddens Joins Artist Line-Up at The UK Drum Show

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Christin Neddens will appear at The UK Drum Show 2023 in the Mike Dolbear Clinic Room, in association with Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Sticks & Brushes.

Christin studied drums in Europe and in Los Angeles/USA with Peter Erskine and Jeff Hamilton. Based in Hamburg/Germany, she works as a freelance drummer, composer, clinician and international touring artist in a huge range of musical settings.

Christin already worked with Nils Landgren, the NDR Radio Big Band and with many other Rock, Pop & Jazz acts. She played in German TV shows and performed on international festivals like Big Band Festival Imatra (Finland), Jazzfestival Grahamstown (South Africa), Port Townsend Jazzfestival (USA), Colours Festival Lomé (Togo, Westafrica), Elbjazz & Überjazz Festival Hamburg (GER) and toured recently through India.

Christin composes her own music. Next to her social media activity, she is constantly working on her drum clinic programs, her first drum education book and the release of her solo album.

Christin proudly endorses TAMA Drums, REMO Heads, MEINL Cymbals, Meinl Sticks & Brushes and HÖRLUCHS In-Ears.

www.theukdrumshow.com

Stagg Sensa EXO Series Cymbals Modern Sensation

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SENSA EXO is definite an ideal all-round series for drummers searching for cymbals with flexibility and variation of tone.

SENSA EXO is made of B20 bronze (20% Tin / 80% Copper) which is acknowledged to be the top metal alloy to produce cymbals. The sound can be characterized as bright, warm and mellow, further meeting the needs of today’s modern discriminating drummers!

SENSA EXO BELL
Brilliant and direct with exotic vintage touch

  • Light: 6” / 7”
  • Medium: 6” / 7”

SENSA EXO SPLASH
Focused with bright attack and quick decay

  • 8” / 10” / 12”

SENSA EXO CRASH
Full bodied sound featuring bright and shimmering attack, with sweet overtones and smooth decay

  • 14” / 16” / 17” / 18” / 19”

SENSA EXO RIDE
A powerful and responsive ride with clear stick definition. The raw bell brings a vintage and yet focused projection

  • 20” / 21”

SENSA EXO HI-HAT
Warm and focused with slightly dry stick definition and good power at high volumes

  • 13” / 14” / 15”

SENSA EXO CHINA
Fast and responsive. Bright and cutting while retaining the warmth and sweetness of the SENSA character

  • 14” / 16” / 18”

Visit Stagg here

STAGG Cymbals are exhibiting at The UK Drum Show 2023 on the 30th September and 1st October at the ACC Liverpool. Be sure to come along and see all their latest offerings. Follow our socials for future announcements.

Roland Introduces VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones

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Roland has introduced the VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones, a complete personal monitoring solution purpose-built for the electronic drumming experience. Co-developed by Roland and V-MODA, these unique headphones deliver premium sound that realizes the full sonic potential of V-Drums or any other e-kit. Comfortable to wear and outfitted with smart practical details, the VMH-D1 is an essential tool that no electronic drummer should be without.

The VMH-D1 is the first collaboration between the Roland V-Drums team and V-MODA, the leading name in headphones for DJs and electronic musicians. Working closely through many development stages, they crafted a special design that couples custom 50 mm drivers with select materials and new mounting methods to accurately translate the aggressive transients, wide frequency range, and rich overtones of every electronic drum set.

Headphones are a prime accessory for any electronic drummer, and the VMH-D1 delivers a custom-tuned sound experience that connects the player with the sound like no standard music headphones can. They’ll enjoy high-impact audio reproduction with tight, punchy bass for kick tones, warm, full midrange for the snare and toms, and smooth, extended highs for the cymbals. And with the big soundstage and crystal-clear separation, subtle drum overtones, natural cymbal decay, room sounds, and ambience effects are presented in full 3D detail.

The VMH-D1 provides long-wearing comfort with large memory foam earpads and a cushioned headband for extended playing sessions. Along with their comfortable fit, the earpads offer excellent isolation from acoustic pad noise and outside distractions. Soft and attractive, the synthetic leather covering offers moisture-wicking properties to reduce slippage and keep the phones from moving when working up a sweat.

The VMH-D1 comes with an extra-long 3 m/10 ft. cable that provides plenty of length for routing it out of the way while playing, along with a restraint for securing the cable behind the head and onto the floor behind the drum throne. A hanger is also included, which can be attached to a drum or cymbal stand to stow the headphones when not in use. A prominent red “R” on the right earcup makes it easy for the player to see the correct orientation when putting on the phones.

Though tuned for drums, the full-range VMH-D1 headphones are great for music listening too. Drummers can enjoy high-fidelity sound while jamming with favorite songs, playing with backing tracks, and recording with music production software. There’s also a shorter 1.5 m/5 ft. cable for casual listening away from the drums, plus a carrying pouch to keep the VMH-D1 protected while on the move.

To learn more about the VHM-D1 V-Drums Headphones, visit Roland.com.

About Roland Corporation

For 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, and electronic percussion to DJ controllers, audio/video solutions, livestreaming products, and more. As technology evolves, Roland continues to lead the way for gigging musicians, producers, and beatmakers, providing modern software-based 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 us on Facebook, Twitter (@RolandGlobal), and Instagram (@RolandGlobal).

About V-MODA

Designed in Milan, engineered in Japan, and made to create, V-MODA is the music lifestyle brand where state-of-the-art tech meets stylish design. Founded in 2004, V-MODA has won multiple accolades for products that have become best-selling fan favorites and are considered essential gear by top-performing artists from a variety of genres. V-MODA joined forces with Roland of Japan on 808 Day (August 8, 2016) to redefine and develop the next breakthrough in design-centric music products, with the partnership progressing in 2019 to fully incorporate V-MODA into the Roland family and facilitate a greater vision for the growth of both brands. Crafting with a “creators first” approach, Roland and V-MODA create high-quality audio products made for sound as both the artists and audio engineers intended. Visit www.v-moda.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@VMODA), and Instagram (@VMODA

See Roland at The UK Drum Show 2023. Tickets on sale now!