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Millenium Drums Launch NonaPad: Hybrid Drumming Made Easy

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Millenium Drums Launch NonaPad: Hybrid Drumming Made Easy

Millenium Drums today announces the release of their brand new electronic percussion pad, the NonaPad.The Millenium Drums Nonapad offers controlled performance with a great feel and an eclectic library of sounds, 9 velocity-sensitive pads that actualise expressive playing styles with ease and much more.

Millenium Nonapad

The Nonapad is the perfect addition to any setup expanding your drumming toolbox with an extra 608 available sounds and 512MB of space for your samples! The NonaPad brings hybrid drumming to the masses – electronic percussion pads are now an essential item for the working drummer and the NonaPad brings the flexibility and diversity of sounds that come with an electronic sample pad at a price to suit every drummer!

NonaPad Features

  • 9 velocity-sensitive surfaces
  • 608 sounds
  • 30 preset kits
  • 512MB space for WAV samples
  • 3-band eq
  • Reverb
  • Limiter
  • Quick record
  • Kit chain
  • 2x 6.3mm jack main output
  • 1x 6.3mm stereo jack headphones output
  • 2x 6.3mm jack trigger input, 2x 6.3mm jack pedal input
  • 1x 3.5mm stereo jack line input
  • USB memory
  • MIDI in & out
  • About Millenium

Since 1995, Millenium has been synonymous with high-quality, affordable drum and percussion products that compete with offerings by established manufacturers. In addition to acoustic drums in all variations – from children’s drums to big rock drums and a huge selection of snare drums – Millenium’s electronic drums have helped drive the brand’s popularity. For beginners, we offer solid and expandable basic kits that make learning the instrument simple and fun. Experienced players will find professionally specified Millenium instruments to meet even the most demanding requirements. In addition to electronic and acoustic drums, our range also includes a large selection of percussion instruments, accessories, and spare parts.

www.milleniumdrums.com

Hi-Lo Percussion from Halilit debut at The UK Drum Show

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Hi-Lo Percussion from Halilit debut at The UK Drum Show

On show for the very first time, the new Hi-Lo Percussion range from Halilit features innovative styling and amazing sounds that are perfect for studio or stage. The unique offering from each item in the range is the ability to vary the pitch with a simple adjustment of the player’s grip.

Durable and available in a variety of vibrant colours, Hi-Lo offers a new twist to many classic instruments. Key items in the range include the Hi-Lo Tambourine, strong, durable and comfortable to hold, this compact multi-tone tambourine produces a fantastic range of sounds that belie its size and price. With innovative internal shock absorbers to minimize impact on the wrist and a hollow handle that doubles as a resonator, the Hi Lo Tambourine is packed with technical features that make it stand out from the crowd. Another highlight of the range is the compact Shaker which adds amazing depth to any musical style with two flexible skins that provide easy single-handed playing and produce a myriad of rhythmic effects.

Alongside these, the range also features Maracas, Guiro, Agogo, Vibra and Egg Shakers in addition to a Stage Pack containing an assortment of the whole range. Scorpions Percussionist Pitti Hecht will be on the stand doing demos and encouraging all visiting percussionists to try Hi-Lo for themselves!

See Halilit at The UK Drum Show booth C14

Ludwig Celebrate Vistalite 50th Anniversary

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Ludwig Celebrate Vistalite 50th Anniversary

Ludwig Drums is extremely proud to celebrate the 50thAnniversary of its iconic Vistalite Drums with an explosion of colour, by introducing a stunning and exclusive new ‘Limited Edition’ series of 5 unique patterns, each limited to only 25 kits worldwide.

The new patterns draw upon and add a fresh twist to the Vistalite heritage of the past 50 years.

Announcing ‘Limited Edition Colours of the Year’, 2022 also sees the return of collector favourites, Red and Green as standard colours for the first time since 2009, plus the introduction of two new snares limited to 50 units each:  The ‘Salesman Sparkle’ and ‘Limited Edition Pattern E’.

Launched in 1972, Ludwig’s translucent Vistalite drums were designed for the new and exciting 1970’s era of fashion and music, and soon became a ‘Clear’ favourite! Creating an iconic look and powerful width of sound unmatched by traditional wood-shells, Ludwig continued to take acrylic drums to new heights when it became the first drum manufacturer to introduce pattern, multi-colour options as part of its finish assortment in 1975.

The 50-year history of Vistalite Drums boasts taking centre stage with legendary drummers John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Keith Moon (The Who), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and Billy Cobham, plus featuring in the spotlight on some of film and TV’s biggest hits over the past 5 decades.

The Vistalite legacy now continues with current Ludwig drum artists including Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Ethan Torchio (Maneskin), Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs) and Dave Hidalgo Jr (Social Distortion).

Notorious for their attack as they are for their stunning crystalline looks, Vistalite acrylic drums are a statement both sonically and visually. Vistalite drums are produced to highest construction standards with reinforced seams and crisp bearing edges for optimum shell integrity and tuning range.

Limited Edition Patterns

FAB and Pro Beat Configurations Only

Fab- L94233LX__WC: 14″ x 22″ Bass Drum, 16″ x 16″ Floor Tom, and 9″ x 13″ Tom tom (6.5″ x 14″ Snare Sold Separately)

Pro Beat- L94433LX__WC: 14″ x 24″ Bass Drum, 16″ x 16″ Floor Tom, and 9″ x 13″ Tom tom (6.5″ x 14″ Snare Sold Separately)

Pattern A / E3

Black Sparkle / Smoke / Black Sparkle

Pattern A / E2

Blue / Green / Clear

Pattern A / E1

Red / White / Blue

Pattern C / E6

Red / Yellow

 Pattern E / E7

Clear Smoke

LIMITED EDITION SNARES

Salesman Sparkle

Introducing the Ludwig Vistalite “Salesman Sparkle” snare drum. We tapped into our roots to create a unique banded, sparkle-infused, acrylic shell in the spirit of one of Ludwig’s most coveted finishes from the early ’60s. A statement piece visually, this drum performs with immense presence, focus, and attack. Limited to 50 units worldwide!

6.5″ x 14″ Snare drum: LS903VXX__

Limited Edition Pattern E

Introducing the limited edition Vistalite Pattern E, red and white, 6.5″ x 14″ snare drum. It’s unique color banding that captures the spirit of ’75 when Pattern E was first introduced. This is a collector snare drum you don’t want to miss out on. Limited to 50 units worldwide.

6.5″ x 14″ Snare drum: LS903VXX__

Limited edition kit patterns and snares available throughout Europe and the UK from Summer 2022.

Ludwig Drums

Drumology Digital Tutorials

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Drumology Digital Tutorials

Drumology Digital Tutorials are created for use by Drum Teachers, Students & those wishing to improve skills & techniques. There are over 140 Tutorials ranging from 4 to 60 pages covering all topics required for learning to play Drums from Beginner to Advanced Level.

Produced by Nick Baker over a period of 20 years of teaching, these tutorials provide Drummers with material to facilitate practice & development.

The Tutorials are divided into 9 levels & contain, advice, explanations, practice exercises, endurance exercises & written groove patterns covering the following:-

GETTING STARTED – HAND TECHNIQUES, GRIPS & FULCRUMS – PRACTICE, POSTURE & POSITIONING – STROKE SEQUENCES/MOELLER MOTION – BASS DRUM TECHNIQUE – BASIC 1/4 NOTE GROOVES – BASIC 1/8 NOTE GROOVES – DOUBLE & TRIPLE STROKE ROLLS – FILL EXAMPLES, SIGHT READING – SINGLE STROKE RUDIMENTS – SINGLE PARADIDDLE INVERSIONS – 12/8 BLUES PATTERNS – BASIC HI-HAT GLISS TECHNIQUE – HAND & FOOT CONTROL – SIMPLE (DUPLE) TIME SIGNATURES – SIMPLE TRIPLE TIME SIGNATURES – SINGLE STROKE ACCENT SEQUENCES – TRAINING THE WEAKER SIDE (Hands) – 1/16 NOTE RHYTHMIC PHRASES – STEPPED HI-HAT TECHNIQUES – DISPLACING THE BACK BEAT – DRAG – GROOVE PATTERNS – FLAM – HAND & FOOT CONTROL IN TRIPLETS – STANDARD TRIPLET ACCENT COMBINATIONS – STEPPED HI-HAT TECHNIQUES – TRIPLETS – BLUES SHUFFLE GROOVES – DOUBLE PARADIDDLE – HERTA – JAZZ SWING PATTERN – JAZZ COMPING PATTERNS – REGGAE PATTERNS – SINGLE STROKE MOVING ACCENT SEQUENCES – 4-STROKE RUFF – 5-STROKE ROLL – GHOST NOTES – FLAM TAP – LESSON 25

– LINEAR TRIPLET PHRASING – POLYRHYTHMS – SAMBA PATTERNS – SINGLE FLAMMED MILL – TRIPLE PARADIDDLE – BAIAO RHYTHM – BLUSHDA – BOSSA NOVA – HIP HOP GROOVES – DRUM & BASS GROOVES – WARM UPS – DRAG PARADIDDLES – FLAM ACCENT – FLAMACUE – FORWARD PARADIDDLE GROOVES – INVERTED FLAM TAP – LINEAR GROOVES – MOZAMBIQUE – SINGLE DRAG TAP – 6-STROKE ROLL & SEXTUPLETS – 9-STROKE ROLL – CALYPSO & SOCA – HI HAT DOUBLING – FLAM DRAG – FLAM PARADIDDLE – INWARD PARADIDDLE GROOVES – LINEAR PARADIDDLE GROOVES

– PARADIDDLEDIDDLE – REVERSE PARADIDDLE GROOVES – SINGLE RATAMACUE – 7-STROKE ROLL – 10 & 11-STROKE ROLLS – ABANICO – CLAVE/CASCARA – DOUBLE RATAMACUE – FLAM PARADIDDLEDIDDLE – HALF TIME SHUFFLE – OUTWARD PARADIDDLE GROOVES – PARADIDDLE SEQUENCES – PATAFLAFLA – PHRASING IN DOUBLES – RHYTHMIC SUBDIVISIONS – SONGO – 13, 15 & 17-STROKE ROLLS – AFRO-CUBAN 6/8 CLAVE – AFROBEAT PATTERNS – CHA CHA CHA – COMPOUND STICKING – DOUBLE BASS DRUMS – DOUBLE DRAG TAP – GUAGUANCO – HYBRID DRUM RUDIMENTS

– BIG BAND JAZZ NOTATION – MACUTA – MAMBO – MERENGUE – MULTIPLE BOUNCE ROLLS – NEW ORLEANS 2nd LINE – PARADIDDLE-DIDDLE GROOVE – SAMBA CRUZADA – SINGLE DRAGADIDDLE – SWISS ARMY TRIPLET – TANGO – TRIPLE RATAMACUE…..and more.

The digital downloads are individually priced from £1.99 to £4.99 or can be purchased as complete sets making savings.

In addition to the Digital Tutorials there are over 125 Drum Charts of popular songs.

Be sure to visit the Drumology booth at The UK Drum Show

drumologytutorials.com

Ebenor Percussion Heavy Feather Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

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Ebenor Percussion Heavy Feather Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of an Ebenor Percussion Heavy Feather Aluminium snare drum, featuring…

  • 14″ x 7″ Seamless Aluminium Shell (1/8″ thick),
  • 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Unique patina finish,
  • Leather-backed Ebenor badge,
  • 10 x black brass tube lugs,
  • Trick GS007 snare throw off & butt plate,
  • 2.3mm triple flanged steel hoops,
  • Evans Power Centre Reverse Dot batter / Evans Snare Side 300 heads,
  • PureSound 20-strand Twisted Series snare wires,
  • Protection Racket case included.

Ebenor says…”Being a creator of sound requires time and a lot of work. More than a year ago with my team of collaborators, I had the idea to make sound tests with aluminum. We were very surprised by the ” heavy ” sound. Like the LM 402 snare that Bonham used!

It is with great pleasure that I present you the news: ‘ ‘ Heavy feather collection ‘ ‘

It is important for me to be consistent and especially in the name of a new collection. That’s why I decided to use ” feather ” (feather) for the lightness of the aluminum and to make a contrast with the heavy sound that produces this little beast!”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

Ebenor Percussion Heavy Feather Aluminium Snare Drum – UK RRP: £650.00

www.ebenorpercussion.com

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RamRods at The Ready For The UK Drum Show

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RamRods at The Ready For The UK Drum Show

RamRods is a brand new company established by Richard Horton and backed by Keith Keough and Al Murray of the British Drum Company. They’re a manufacturer of high quality, yet affordable, rods and multi-sticks made by hand right here in the UK!

RamRods are designed with the drummer in mind. All components are of the highest standards, offering superior quality design and construction for a longer lasting rod, effortless playability and excellent value for money. They have a huge variety of products to suit all drummers and percussionists, whether you are looking for a specific sound or just want to keep the volume down!

 Visit Booth A16 and give RamRods a try – “we’re sure you’ll be impressed!”

 

Quantum Launch At The UK Drum Show 2022

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Quantum Launch At The UK Drum Show 2022

Following years of research and development, the Quantum Drum and Percussion Tuner (QDT) is being launched at the UK Drum Show 2022 and is poised to transform the world of drumming by providing an innovative tuner, unlike any other on the market.

It’s smart, precise giving the drummer and drum-techs the creative power to tune drums fast, be experimental, and to recall chosen sounds. It’s this magic that drives Quantum’s ambition for the QDT to become the music industry standard tuner for drum and percussion instruments.

The QDT is a revolutionary, hand-held, smart device, sturdy in design and robustly engineered. It features an adjustable dial with numbers displayed on an LCD screen indicating drum head tension. It is this that produces the desired drum sound.

Quantum’s technology enables instant recall of your favourite drum sounds and for the first time, gives the drummer the power to tune a kit in under 15 minutes, even mid-gig in darkened condition.

All drums require tuning. Drummers often find tuning stressful, time-consuming, and frustrating, leaving less time for playing and creating. Techniques and tools need innovation and technical advancement.

The Quantum Drum & Percussion Tuner is the answer. Produced in the UK and extensively tested by some amazing drummers, drum techs and retailers. Here’s their feedback:

“An absolutely astounding piece of kit. It’s magic! ” Paul Stewart: The Feeling, Gretch Artist

“Easily wins hands down every time against all the other competitors. It’ll save your bacon every time. I will be taking the Quantum on the Tom Jones Tour”  Gary Wallis: Mike & The Mechanics, DW Artist

“We are desperate for a tuning solution and would like to confirm we would be interested in purchasing the Quantum Drum Tuner to aid us in consistent tuning when sending drums out of the factory. ” Mel Stewart: Head of Sales & Marketing, The British Drum Company

Vincenzo Infusino:  Tumburo Drums Artist, Italy

“The Quantum Drum Tuner is an amazing piece of kit, this thing really works! It detunes and retunes drums back to the original sound.”

Footes, London: World’s Oldest UK Drum Shop

“We’re really looking forward to stocking the Quantum Drum Tuner. It’s going to be a valuable tool for drummers and for drum techs. To be able to change a whole set of heads really quickly, or for tuning your drums in situations where you can’t hear what you’re doing, the Quantum Drum Tuner will get your favourite tension in no time at all.

www.quantumtuner.com

Italian Tailored for Music Pointex Spa Technical Fabrics

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Italian Tailored for Music Pointex Spa Technical Fabrics

Carpets and fabrics tailor made for music, Pointex Spa create Avantgarde fabrics for the professionals of music which are customisable in colour and size to meet any creative requirement.

With thirty years of experience in textiles they produce innovative technical fabrics and carpets for musicians using polyester, recycled polyester and upon request even natural fibres.

From sound-absorbing panels to curtains and preparation of recording rooms their “musical” fabrics can be supplied upon request with fire-retardant and water-repellent treatments.

Their production use very high quality materials which are conceived to be durable, abrasion- wear and treading resistant.

They support performances thanks to a carpet with thermoplastic, non-slip and waterproof backing which makes any performance safe, with production strength they can supply even big quantities in a short period of time.

Visit their booth at The UK Drum Show 2022.

www.pointexspa.com/musica/

Zildjian Raw Crash Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

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Zildjian Raw Crash Cymbals – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a pair of Zildjian Raw Crash Cymbals, featuring…

  • Raw, un-trimmed, un-lathed, non-circular finish/construction,
  • Small Bell & Large Bell models available,
  • 20″ – 23″ diameter (roughly),
  • Advertised as either a crash or alternative ride,
  • No two cymbals produced to sound the same.

Zildjian says…”Raw Crashes are some of the most unrefined and funky cymbals we’ve ever produced! Each Raw Crash starts from Zildjian’s secret alloy and is rolled, tempered, cupped and sandblasted for a sound and look that’s unlike any other cymbal. Raw crashes are untrimmed – roughly 20” – 23” in diameter, and irregular in shape – making each Raw Crash a truly unique instrument.

The small bell version of the Raw Crash delivers a controlled and dry sound. The large bell Raw Crash opens up very quickly with an explosive crash, but is dry enough that it shuts down and gets out of the way very quickly. The Raw Crash is also a great choice for an alternate ride cymbal. Its dry qualities produce good stick definition that cuts nicely over an underlying, funky growl..”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

Zildjian Raw Crash Cymbals – UK RRP: Small Bell – £289.00, Large Bell – £329.00

www.zildjian.com

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Experience The British Drum Co. At The UK Drum Show

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Experience The British Drum Co. At The UK Drum Show

The UK Drum Show are delighted to announce a new-for-2022 Experience Room in association with The British Drum Co. who will be running a very special “Side By Side Event” throughout the weekend of 2 & 3 April at ACC Liverpool.

BDC tell us…“Join us in the British Drum Co. Experience Room for the chance to get up close and personal with our drums. Visitors who attend the “Side by Side Event” will be able to compare and contrast our Legend and Live Lounge drum kits, alongside our full range of snare drums, exploring the differences in the construction, tonal characteristics and visual presentation of our full range of products.

Each day there will be two “just-drop-in” sessions (11.00 -13.00 and 14.00 – 16.00) in which BDC Team members and selected artists will be available to demonstrate, play our drums and bring their stories to life. It will be as entertaining as it will be informative, so make sure you visit the BDC Experience Room, say “Hello!” and discover the differences that make British Drum Co. drums Look Amazing!, Sound Amazing! and Feel Amazing!“

Don’t miss this fantastic experience at The UK Drum Show…tickets for this years hottest drum weekend available now: HERE

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