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Sabian HHX Anthology European Debut at The UK Drum Show

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Sabian Cymbals are pleased to announce the launch of their HHX Anthology range which will have its first European presentation at The UK Drum Show on the 2 & 3 April at The ACC Liverpool.

HHX Anthology is designed to unfold the full spectrum of ride and crash in each cymbal, without compromising sound or feel. Anthology allows YOU to designate the purpose of the cymbal and explore new terrain to play your way. An innovation that underscores instinct over orders, and creativity over categorisation.

Anthology comes in two versions, low bell and high bell. Low bell adds more control to the cymbal, which leans towards a traditional, sensitive elegant sound. Whilst the high bell boosts the amplitude of a cymbal which leans towards a contemporary, bold and projecting sound.

For full details, click here. 

www.sabian.com

Drumaoke Returns To The UK Drum Show

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The UK Drum Show 2022 is pleased to welcome back drum specialist retailer Drumazon, who in association with Mapex, Paiste and Vic Firth are returning with the much loved Drumaoke!

The Band’s back for The UK Drum Show 2022!

Launched in 2017, Drumaoke is where visitors to The UK Drum Show can take to the drum throne and join a band that have learned the track visitors wish to play in advance!

Everyone who takes part will receive a goody-bag of drum swag, and all performances will be filmed giving contestants the option to be featured online after the event.

There are just 3 slots on the hour, per hour, commencing from 10am, 11am and 12pm each day, bookable via The UK Drum Show ticket tab, with others wanting to have a go, available via registration at the show on the Drumaoke stand D25.

How it works:

Choose your one slot from the ticket page.

Choose your track for the band to learn for you upon your arrival from the list below.
Email us with your ticket ref, chosen track, full name and contact phone number to organiser@theukdrumshow.com

Your old favourite songs, on your new favourite gear!
Your email for your time slot will be shared with Drumaoke/Drumazon
Drumazon will email confirmation of your slot.
Songs List

1) Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
2) Give It Away – RHCP
3) Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
4) Beat it – Michael Jackson
5) Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
6) Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin
7) Help – The Beatles
8) Message in a Bottle – The Police
9) Paranoid – Black Sabbath
10) All My Life – The Foo Fighters
11) Superstition – Stevie Wonder
12) Enter Sandman – Metallica
13) Time Stand Still – Rush
14) Still In To You – Paramore
15) Start Me Up – The Rolling Stones
16) Are You Gonna Go My Way – Lenny Kravitz
17) Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
18) I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness
19) Mr Brightside – The Killers
20) Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
21) Juice – Lizzo
22) Hammer To Fall – Queen
23) You Can Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
24) When The Curtain Falls – Greta Van Fleet
25) You Really Got Me – Van Halen
General day or weekend admission ticket is required.

*Only one slot per person can be booked – any multiple bookings will be deleted.
Book your place

This is a great feature at The UK Drum Show, and like many other experiences taking place over the weekend, both at the UK Drum Show and The UK Bass & Guitar Show, ensures our guests have a fantastic and memorable time.” states Neil Golding, Show Organiser.

About Drumazon – The Drummer’s Drum Store

Est. 2016, Drumazon are a UK based company who simply love drums! Our team have worked for some of the leading drum-stores, distributors and manufacturers in the UK and we are passionate about what we do! Since starting up, our mission has been to offer a fantastic selection of New and PreLoved Drums, Cymbals and Accessories. Our Warehouse and Retail store are based out of Cardiff store, where we are proud to exclusively display, photograph and supply some of the finest custom drum brands from around the globe, as well as representing all your favourite mainstream brands too. We offer one of the best selections of both Paiste Cymbals and Mapex Drums in the country, all of which are readily available for demonstration. Whilst our speciality has always been Importing brands, Web Sales and Worldwide Distribution, we like to think we deliver the same exceptional service to both our customers online and in store.

We are extremely excited to be returning to the UK Drum Show in 2022 with Korg UK to show you the very latest products from Mapex, Paiste, Vic Firth and Sakae Osaka Heritage.

Our Drumaoke feature which we have supersized for 2022 will give show visitors the opportunity to play on these world-class brands with a live band.

Above all, Drumazon is truly THE drummer’s drum store, where your needs for all things drums are our priority.

 

Benny Greb To Headline The Royal College of Music Festival of Percussion 2022

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Internationally renowned session drummer, composer and producer Benny Greb will headline the RCM Festival of Percussion on Sunday 8 May 2022. Admired across the industry, Greb is one of the most respected drummers in the world today. His playing style spans rock, pop, jazz, classical and beyond and has taken him to numerous international festivals including the Montreal Drum Festival in Canada, Ultimate Drummers Weekend in Australia and the World Drum Festival in Germany. He is also a passionate educator, regularly giving masterclasses across the world and will share his vast experience in a special clinic at this year’s Festival of Percussion. Greb will also join Pete Long, musical director of Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, and the RCM Jazz Orchestra in concert in a spectacular end to the festival.

The RCM Festival of Percussion has become an established highlight of the UK percussion calendar and this year’s event is the tenth festival in 12 years.

This year’s day-long celebration of percussion features an interactive exploration of the orchestral repertoire and the music-making process with the Percussion and Timpani section of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Other highlights include Benny Greb’s Drum Clinic with the winner of the 2022 Young Drummer of the Year – Jeremie Animan – and the lunchtime concert hosted by RCM alumnus, and current percussion professor, Owen Gunnell. Gunnell’s percussion group ‘O Duo’, described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘brimming with style and panache’, will also perform. Performances by Junior Ensembles, RCM musicians and experienced professionals such as Anders Åstrand, Anna Mylee and alumna Kizzy Brooks will further illustrate the breadth a career in percussion can offer.

Benny Greb Festival
Image © Chris Christodoulou

Activities for families, presented by RCM Sparks the College’s learning and participation programme, include a chance to try out Gamelan instruments and drum kits, and the opportunity to get creative with craft activities running in our newly opened Museum. 

This year’s festival will also showcase the state-of-the-art technology used by RCM researchers in the Centre for Performance Science. Visitors can experience playing to an audition panel or audience in the performance simulator or find themselves in one of several iconic performance venues thanks to virtual reality glasses.

There will also be an all-day trade fair featuring representatives from some of the world’s leading percussion companies.

Full details of the 2022 festival line-up can be found at www.rcm.ac.uk/percussionfestival 

Whole Festival Tickets, including entry to all daytime events and the evening Jazz Orchestra concert are just £20 with £10 tickets available for under 35s. Day tickets and Jazz Orchestra concert tickets are available for £12 or £8 for under 35s. Entry to individual events is on a first-come-first-served basis. Sparks tickets are £15 for a pair (one adult and one child) and £5 for additional tickets (adult or child). Tickets are available from the RCM Box Office online at www.rcm.ac.uk/events 

Zebra Drums Get Ready For The UK Drum Show

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Zebra Drums has gone through a lot of exciting changes since the last visit to the UK Drumshow! The S.A.S. (Spring Action Suspension) mounting system is updated which further expands the already wide tuning range of these drums. This makes it possible to tune a 10″ tom lower than a regular 12″ (!) which is really easy with the Zebra Drums free floating tuning system .

All bass drums are now fitted with beautiful handmade matching woodhoops in a die-cast style with some really nice looking details. They’re made using the same wood as the shells. These really are a unique feature on these drums and really finishes the look! The hoops are also fitted with a new product: stainless steel bass drum protectors (protection from bd-pedal). At the booth will be more exciting new gear; a wide range of snare drums, including the Justin Scott 14″x8″ mahogany snare drum, Thread Locks (prevent lugs from detuning), snare straps and more!!

Be sure to check out Zebra Drums on booth A23 at The UK Drum Show.

www.zebradrums.com

 

Yamaha Announce Demo Sessions at The UK Drum Show

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For The UK Drum Show 2022, Yamaha are proud to offer the chance to book exclusive demo sessions to discover their new flagship DTX10 series electronic Drum Kit. The demo’s, with High Quality Audio are limited and will be running every hour on the Yamaha Stand.

Experience the many features and sounds that sets Yamaha apart from the crowd. With your choice of Mesh or TCS head surfaces, finished in the Yamaha acoustic drum factory, with a choice of acoustic drum finishes, paired with the new DTXProX module with internal library of sounds recorded in studios all over Europe.

Above is a recent review from sister site www.drummersreview.com of the Yamaha DTX10K X. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts and be sure to visit the Yamaha booth at The UK Drum Show April 2 & 3 April at The ACC Liverpool.

Tamburo Drums Volume Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a Tamburo Drums Volume Series shell pack, featuring…

  • 20″ x 16″ bass drum,
  • 10″ x 7″ & 12″ x 8″ rack toms,
  • 14″ x 14″ floor tom,
  • 14″ x 5.5″ snare drum,
  • Hand-made methacrylate shells,
  • Tamburo ‘Perfect Curve’ bearing edges,
  • 3 – 4mm thick shells,
  • Tamburo strong traction (ST) Lugs,
  • 2.3mm triple flanged hoops (snare & toms), 8mm, 12-ply beech hoops (bass drum),
  • Wine Red finish,
  • Evans heads fitted throughout.

Tamburo says…”Made with top quality Italian acrylic, the VOLUME series is presented in all its shine and neutral transparency. Thanks to the homogeneous colouring of the polymer, five transparent colours are available: Blue, Orange, Yellow, Wine Red and Green. An attractive and classy design for a unique product of its kind.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

Tamburo Volume Series Shell Pack – UK RRP: £1800.00

www.tamburodrums.com

Be sure to check out Tamburo Drums at The UK Drum Show on 2 & 3 April at ACC Liverpool. Tickets for the show available now from: www.theukdrumshow.com

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FNOTE 7 E-Drums Released by Artesia Pro

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Artesia Pro is excited to announce the release of their much anticipated, flagship electronic drum set, the EFNOTE 7. Flaunting the only 20” Ride cymbal in the world, the EFD7 is coming out of the gate in high demand, for drummers as well as multi-instrumentalists, composers and music producers! EFD7’s unparalleled sensitivity, depth and precision comes from EFNOTE’s ever-evolving ELISE™ Sensing Chip, combined with precisely recorded drum samples (using their Tru-Aco™ sound technology), offering a one-of-a-kind experience for players from expert-level to novice. EFD7 uses full-scale shells/cymbals and drum components to provide the most physically realistic playing experience. The aforementioned 20” ride, 14” hi hats and 16” crash all have 3 Zone/360° crash and choke capabilities and are rounded out by a 14” 3-zone snare w/ dedicated side rim channel, 15 x 15” floor tom, 11 x 8″ rack tom (both w/ rim zones) and 20×15″ kick. Users will soon be able to do Custom Expansion on their kits, making the EFNOTE 7 superb for professional recordings, gigs and educational training. EFD7 offers flexible routing options, including

8ch USB audio over 16ch USB MIDI I/O simultaneously, 2ch and 4ch analog I/O, 5 PIN DIN MIDI, as well as 8 types of reverb, sound editing, Bluetooth® I/O and much, much more. EFD7 is Mac/PC compatible, and is now available in North America for just $3,999 USD at any of Artesia Pro’s Authorized Dealers!

EFNOTE 7: Full-Scale POWER

EFNOTE DRUMS uncompromising pursuit to offer the most realistic sounding electronic drums while retaining the playability of an acoustic set delivers the beauty of sound, appearance and authentic presence on stage and in the studio with EFNOTE 7. With over 20 years of R&D from the world’s best electronic drum engineers, EFNOTE 7 gives drummers a whole new experience with the overwhelmingly realistic touch of full-scale drum components, with a brilliant drum sound library remastered to match them perfectly.

Collector’s and Vintage Drums Tru-Aco™ – Recorded and Re-mastered to Perfection

The EFNOTE 7 comes with meticulously recorded collector’s drum sets and have been mastered carefully with minimal processing. The Tru-Aco™ sound technology brings out the full texture and life of classics from the most coveted collectors’ sets, based on Gretsch®, Ludwig®, Slingerland®, Yamaha®, Noble & Cooley®, Zildjian®, Sabian®, Meinl® and more.

EFNOTE 7, Technology for musicians at its finest: Perfect Playability

The EFNOTE engineers employed the Ever-Evolving ELISE™ Sensing Chip technology for EFNOTE 7, which improves day by day, for capturing fine rolls and soft strokes to triple forte, and nuanced footwork. EFNOTE 7’s Advanced Sensing Structure optimizes the sensory design to even out the sensitivity and convey the player’s intention and dynamics without deterioration. Thanks to the remarkable Tru-Motion™ multi-optical-sensor technology (patent pending), ultra-high precision gap detection and unlimited free movement of top/bottom cymbals and hi-hats are the new standard in electronic drums. The result is perfect playability.

EFNOTE 7 Drums full scale collectors’ dream Synergy, Authenticity and Proportion

The EFNOTE 7 sparkles with authenticity, offering a 20 x 15″ kick drum and 14 x 5.5″ snare drum with a smooth, white glitter finish that shines brightly on stage. 14” real hi-hats, 15 x 15″ floor tom with “True Rebound” and an unparalleled 20″ ride cymbal.

Feeling and hearing is believing, and drummers will experience “True Low-Rebound”, a unique rebound of the acoustic floor tom that deadens stick strokes, and is achieved by the new 15 x 15″ floor tom. The EFNOTE 7’s depth-caliber ratio was precisely designed to create synergy between sound, sight and feel. EFNOTE’s uncompromising pursuit of this resulted in a customized 11 x 8″ rack tom and the 15 x 15″ floor tom.

The new 14 x 5.5″ snare drum’s added multi-sensors are exclusively optimized to respond to your most dynamic touch. 10 lugs also allow for high head tension and larger side rims to ensure unprecedented comfort.

The Ultimate 20″ Ride diameter produces a slow wobble toward the edge while having quick response at the bow/cup zones. This cymbal is special and has a natural bounce that just feels great!

Expandable, Customizable and Bluetooth®

EFNOTE offers a comprehensive range of optional components as a drum brand. All optional components have the same design language and are fully software compatible. Bluetooth® audio-in provides the ability to play along with Spotify™ and YouTube™ from any smartphone.

Specifications and Features:

Training features:

Multi-function metronome with beat LED indicator

Built-in metronome speaker for daily training without headphones

On-board recording function (15 songs)

Stroke Analyzer – “Stroke Scope” displays the player’s strike points on timeline

Accuracy Score – estimates strike accuracy

Rhythm Box feature provides over 90 basic drum beats

For Recording:

USB 8-ch individual audio outputs with Mac / Windows (ASIO)

USB 2-ch audio inputs for playback

Analog 4-ch audio outputs

USB MIDI in/out with 16 individual MIDI channels for VST

MIDI output (5-pin DIN)

On-board drum recording (15 songs)

For Gigs:

Setlist feature enables configuration of kit order with tempo for each song

2 or 4 CH analog outputs

Click and Audio-In can be assigned for headphones

High-power headphones output

MIDI output (5-pin DIN)

Sounds, Editing and Flexible Routing:

Tuning, Muffling, 2-band EQs for each pad

Pad layer function features two sound overlays

User Instrument Library storage for 128 customized instruments

8 types of on-board reverb

Dedicated level control screen

Flexible Audio Routing

10-ch output buses

Flexible output routing for each pad

Output assignable click

Output: 4-ch analog / 8-ch USB

Input: Analog / Bluetooth / 2-ch USB

Bluetooth® MIDI

Price and Availability:

The EFNOTE 7 full-scale, electronic drum kit is currently available from Artesia Pro and their network of dealers for just for $4,599 MSRP & $3,999 MAP.

For more information about the EFNOTE 7 e-drum kit, please visit:

https://artesia-pro.com/products/efnote-7/

For a full list of dealers in your area, please visit:

https://artesia-pro.com/efnote-dealers/

About EFNOTE:
In 2018, a group of skilled engineers who had developed and innovated the electronic drum category for the last 24 years decided to pursue a different path. A fluid approach to developing electronic drums was needed, after feeling the limits of working for a leading Japanese musical instrument manufacturer. A place where they could throw the constraints of cost and mass production out the window.
About Artesia Pro:
Artesia Pro is headquartered in San Diego, CA. Artesia is a leader in electronic musical instruments, including ultra-mobile keyboards and music production equipment, mobile pianos, digital home pianos, electronic percussion and audio recording gear.  The U.S. based company, founded by CEO Matt Harpster, offers innovation from three engineering teams around the globe (Germany, Japan and USA) that help Artesia to shape the sound of modern music.  Artesia Pro’s products are sold and
distributed in over 58 countries worldwide and played by a wide spectrum of amazing musicians, from beginning students to concert hall legends. Your favourite musicians are likely using an Artesia product whether at home, in the studio or on the stage.

 

Get Wicked at The UK Drum Show 2022

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Wicked Quiet Baffles are a sleek and un-intrusive solution to help you control cymbal wash and overall volume while on stage or in rehearsal, without the use of bulky and distracting drum screens which create a physical barrier disconnecting you from the rest of your band and the audience.

Made from polycarbonate which is a scratch resistant material 200 times stronger than glass and finished with a PVC grommet to protect the centre hole, these baffles are built to last. The standard baffle size Wicked Quiet produce is 22″ which fits into most cymbal cases making them easy to transport safely.

Wicked Quiet Baffles can be mounted onto cymbal stands as standard or microphone stands, with the use of a universal ball joint mount.
The modular aspect of baffles means you can adjust the location of each screen around your set up to meet your specific needs from stage to stage.

Although Baffles are a great solution to helping reduce cymbal wash why not try them out on the rest of your band, guitar amps, horn and string sections can also benefit from Wicked Quiet keeping your onstage stage level low.
See Wicked Quiet Baffles at The UK Drum Show – ACC Liverpool 2 & 3 April 2022.

 

Ludwig Announce Ringo Experiences at The UK Drum Show 2022

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Ludwig Drums Europe are pleased to announce the LUDWIG EXPERIENCE ROOM Tickets Available Now.
Ludwig Drums have organised a number of experiences in a dedicated Experience Room at The UK Drum Show. These can only be used in conjunction with a day or weekend general admission ticket. The details of the session are now listed on the Ludwig Experience Room page on the The UK Drum Show website. The spaces are limited to 50 guests per session, so only available on a first come first serve basis. For ease we have listed the sessions below.
Saturday 2nd April
10:30am – 11:30am – The History of Ringo’s Beatles Era Drum Kits
2:00pm – 3:00pm – The Starr Festival Snare Drum Project
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Ringo’s Drumming Style, Influence & Legacy
5:00pm – 6:00pm – The History of Ringo’s Beatles Era Drum Kits
Sunday 3rd April
10:30am – 11:30am – The History of Ringo’s Beatles Era Drum Kits
12:00pm – 1:00pm – The Starr Festival Snare Drum Project
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Ringo’s Drumming Style, Influence & Legacy

Introducing: The Original Magnetic Drummers Brush Holder from Drummers Brainchild Ltd.

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The patented Magnetic Original Drummers Brush Holder from Drummers Brainchild uses a strong magnetic field to hold wire brushes ready for use with the handles suspended in mid-air. This allows the user to easily place and retrieve brushes for easy changeovers. Neodymium magnets are embedded in the beautiful 140mm square holding plate, which is in turn connected to a versatile solid steel mounting bracket that fits numerous drum mounts and hardware including tom-arms, cowbell mounts, cymbal booms, floor tom legs and more. The unit is built to last, not ‘made to a price’, this is a ‘buy once and last forever’ product.

The Original Magnetic Drummers Brush Holder is one of the best and most clever accessory items I have ever used at the drum kit. Whether “live” or in the studio, with a jazz combo or symphonic orchestra, I can switch from brushes to sticks and back again with confidence and ease.Peter Erskine.

This device is a MUST for anyone who uses wire brushes, whether for acoustic gigs, jazz numbers, orchestra-pit shows, or studio sessions. The Original Magnetic Drummers Brush Holder makes switching to brushes easier, quicker, and simpler.

Following the success of the first design (“Magnobuddy” 2018), the new design has a few improvements. It has a bigger holding plate for the brush fans, it is easier to mount on either half inch (12.7mm) or 3/8ths inch (9.5mm) hardware and is built to last from higher quality materials.

Original Magnetic Drummers Brush Holder

This product joins other offerings from Drummers Brainchild – the Leg-Up floor tom accessories mount, and the best selling Cymbomute cymbal mutes. All are available either direct from drummersbrainchild.com or from Amazon (.com & .co.uk).

The Original Magnetic Drummers Brush Holder retails at £69.99, around the same price as two good pairs of brushes, or a mid-range drum stool.

For more information on all Drummers Brainchild products,
visit: https://drummersbrainchild.com/ as well as visiting them at The UK Drum Show – Stand A31 – on 2 & 3 April at ACC Liverpool.