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PAS Honors Don Lombardi With 2020 President’s Industry Award

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PAS Honors Don Lombardi With 2020 President’s Industry Award

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) is proud to announce founder and president, Don Lombardi has been honored by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) with their prestigious 2020 President’s Industry Award. The Award recognizes individuals in the Percussion Industry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their field and exceptional support of the Society.

From humble beginnings Lombardi became a respected professional drummer and drum teacher opening a school called ‘Drum Workshop’ in Santa Monica, California in 1972. Under his guidance, Drum Workshop evolved to become one of the largest and most influential drum designers and manufacturers in the world. Lombardi’s innovative and pioneering approach to product development has led to more than thirty patents being registered in his name and has proved to be one of the key ingredients in the growth of the brand. His stewardship has seen the DW brand portfolio expand to include the revitalized Gretsch Drums, Latin Percussion and Slingerland. In 2008 Lombardi returned to his educator roots when he established the award winning Drum Channel to share his passion for drumming, further develop drum education and grow the drumming community. More recently he has been instrumental in the founding of Drum Workshop Music Foundation a new charitable organization whose goal is to provide the gift of music to underserved communities worldwide.

The PAS President’s Industry Award acknowledges Don Lombardi’s unique contribution to the world of drums, his outstanding achievements as a music educator plus his fifty years of innovation and commitment to the improvement of drums, pedals and hardware.

Speaking about the award Lombardi said: “I’m honored to be presented with an award from the Percussive Arts Society. Though manufacturing and education may seem like two different endeavors, like PAS I’ve always had a passion for education, and in coming up with inventions my goal has always been to improve the quality of a drummer’s life by designing products that make it easier to play, while also providing new tools to create with.”

Commenting on the award,  Juels Thomas, Education and Events Manager for Drum Workshop and PAS Board Director, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled for Don to receive this much-deserved recognition. Of course everyone at DW knows how important and influential Don is as a pioneer for drumming and education. It’s wonderful to see the whole community also celebrate him for all of his accomplishments so far.”

To find out more please go to dwdrums.com/. Drum Channel, the premier source of drum education on the internet, boasts content from the top names in drumming. To find out more please go to drumchannel.com/

Primas Drums Join Expanding Line-Up of Brands at The UK Drum Show 2021

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Primas Drums Join Expanding Line-Up of Brands at The UK Drum Show 2021

Organisers of The UK Drum Show are thrilled to welcome UK builder, Primas Custom Drums to their event for September 2021.

“Having postponed The UK Drum Show for 2020 due to COVID-19 due to safety concerns regarding public gatherings, we are pleased that the appeal of human interaction at public events continues, albeit, having to keep our very supportive exhibitors and guests waiting 12 months until the show returns on the 25th & 26th of September 2021,” states Neil Golding show organiser.

Plans had already begun with the expansion of The UK Drum Show, following a sell-out event for 2019, with both domestic and international brands heading to this very well attended and supported event. For 2021, there is now a 3rd hall added to event adding further products and education for guests to enjoy.

Primas Drums

“Primas Custom Drums is the product of many years in development of many different skill sets. Firstly and most importantly; playing drums in excess of 20 years in various bands and projects, both live  and in the studio.  This valuable experience teamed with  a background in mechanical engineering, fine wood working and a natural  curiosity  for how things are made, progressed into producing our first drum back in 2015 with great success. Since then, many hours of work, experimentation and testing has enabled us to produce some phenomenal drums. we are now at the point where we are ready to share our creations with the world and give drummers the opportunity to own some of the highest quality drums available” Eddie Hodgkinson – Primas Custom Drums

 

Alesis Announce Strike Amp 8 For Electronic Drummers

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Alesis Announce Strike Amp 8 For Electronic Drummers

Alesis (alesis.com), a world leading manufacturer of electronic drums, have announced their new Strike Amp 8 powered drum amplifier. This latest addition to the Strike Amp Series provides a more compact form factor to the existing Strike Amp 12 while retaining the sonic clarity and punch that drummers demand.

This high-performance electronic drum amplifier has everything a drummer needs to practice alone or perform with others. Don’t be fooled by its small size – the 2000-watt Strike Amp 8 will always play loud and clear, in any space or situation. The heavy-duty 8-inch driver delivers kicks and toms you can feel at your core, while the special high-frequency compression driver serves up the brilliance and snap of your cymbals and snare. The built-in mixer means no-hassle hookup of microphones or other electronic instruments, while the XLR output can be sent to another Strike Amp or recording device to capture your performance. The Strike Amp 8 is a versatile practice tool for the modern electronic drummer.

Strike Amp 8 Key Features:

  • 2000 watts of peak power delivers clarity, punch and more than enough headroom for any performance or practice space
  • Specially-voiced 8-inch woofer and high frequency compression driver deliver your drum sounds with precise, full response across the entire frequency range without any artificial colouration
  • (2) XLR/TRS 1/4-inch combo inputs with independent volume controls and clip indicator
  • XLR output to link another Strike Amp or send your performance to another input device
  • Lightweight and flexible tilt-back cabinet design that can also be pole-mounted
  • Contour EQ switch to control your sound
  • Ground-Lift switch eliminates unwanted noise

The Strike Amp 8 availability is to be confirmed and will ship with an MSRP of £224.99.

About Alesis

Since the 1985 unveiling of the affordable XT Reverb, Alesis (alesis.com) has led the charge to create inventive electronic products that benefit every stage or studio musician. Alesis innovation continues with electronic percussion, keyboards, monitors, recording gear, amplifiers, as well as professional products based on Bluetooth technology and Apple’s iOS platform. Alesis is a proud member of a premier family of brands known as inMusic (inmusicbrands.com).

Ben Barter joins the GEWA G9 Family

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Ben Barter joins the GEWA G9 Family
One of the major players in the game of electronic drumming, Ben Barter, is officially joining the GEWA G9 Family.
Ben is born in New Zealand and based in Los-Angeles, CA. He is touring with one of the hottest electronic music acts of the last years, LORDE and has performed with such acts as Broods, Jarryd James, Michi and Passion Pit. When he is not spending his time performing on stage, he works as a session drummer most notably with LA based producers Tommy English, Jake Munk and Grammy award winning producer Joel Little.
Eric Moore, Ben Barter and Jost Nickel, three of the worlds coolest and most influential artists will hold free workshops to demonstrate the full range of possibilities the GEWA G9 offers.
Ben came visit us last year to learn more about the GEWA G9 and got immediately impressed by the concept and abilities the G9 Workstation offers. We’ve been discussing plenty of ideas. Ben helped to further improve the product with features which are extremely beneficial in the environment of a hybrid setup on tour.
More information about Ben at: Ben Barter Drums
About GEWA MUSIC:
Since 1925, GEWA music has become one of the leading companies in developing/engineering, manufacturing and distributing musical instruments. GEWA provides retailers and other distributors with almost all categories of musical instruments.
GEWA is separated into the following divisions:
GEWA Pianos, GEWA Strings, GEWA Guitars, GEWA Winds, GEWA Drums and the latest, GEWA Electronics. GEWA music is located in Adorf, Saxony, in an area of Germany known as “Silicon-Saxony”. GEWA’s centralised warehouse is located at their headquarters in the heart of Europe, which is where they fulfil the demands of European retailers. GEWA has subsidiaries and offices in almost every European country, as well as in the United States of America and China. GEWA music is a multi-lingual company, which is able to communicate in more than 14 diferent languages.
As well as its joint ventures for manufacturing and distribution in China, GEWA is proud of its workshops in Adorf, Germany, where they produce products such as string bowed instruments and accessories, digital pianos and their most recent addition, digital
drums.

2BOX Speedlight E-Kit – Drummer’s Review

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2BOX Speedlight E-Kit – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a Speedlight Electronic Kit from 2BOX-Drums featuring…

Hardware:

  • Five-piece kit consisting of 10″ snare pad, 3 x 8″ tom pads & bass drum pad,
  • 12″ crash, 13″ hi-hat & 14″ ride cymbal pads,
  • hi-hat stand & rack to house all pads,
  • All necessary cables for connecting pads to module.

Module:

  • DrumIt Three drum module,
  • 4GB sound memory,
  • 44.1 kHz Sample rate with 24 bit digital to analog converters,
  • 15 trigger inputs,
  • 4 main outputs,
  • Line in,
  • Headphone,
  • Midi In/Out,
  • USB for transferring data.

2BOX says…”The Speedlight kit is rugged, and solid. The playing surfaces are very realistic, and as possibly your first or second electronic kit expressive beyond the capabilities of any other drum manufacturer, especially when linked to the DrumIt3 module. The most important part of any electronic drum kit, is the sound source. It is the heart and soul of any kit. You can have a setup with lots of pads, cymbals, bells and whistles and it all looks very impressive. But! And it is a very important But! Unless the sound module can deliver cutting edge technology, with unparalleled sound the whole experience will be very disappointing. With the Speedlight kit you get what is possibly one of the best edrum modules ever designed. Simply compare the specifications of the Di3 module to any other module currently on the market, and you will quickly see it has very few competitors.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!!

RRP: £1099.00

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The PDP New Yorker Gets A Fresh Look

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The PDP New Yorker Gets A Fresh Look

Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) announces exciting 2020 updates to the compact, portable and versatile line.  Created especially for the on-the-go drummer, New Yorker Series drums are a recommended choice for students, working drummers and players looking for a simplified set-up that won’t sacrifice sound.

The lightweight PDP New Yorker four piece kit has been re-designed to have an even more compact footprint. New for 2020 is a smaller, 14”x16” bass drum and slightly larger 5”x14” snare drum to go with its 8”x10” mounted tom and the 12”x13” floor tom. The new configuration is ideal for local gigs, rehearsal spaces and home studios.  Also new for 2020 are three new durable laminate finishes: Pale Rose Sparkle, Electric Green Sparkle and Black Onyx Sparkle.

Black Onyx Sparkle

PDP Brand Manager, Rob Dean, comments, “We really wanted to make some fun changes to the series. The 16” kick is a blast to play and can do so many things with different head combos and muffling techniques.  Poplar is a soft wood, so it works well for these smaller sizes.  And when we first showed them at NAMM, we were excited to see the reaction from younger drummers when they saw these cool new finishes.”

Pale Rose

The travel-friendly sets are fitted with low-mass, Teardrop Mini Turret™ lugs , DW True-Pitch™ Tuning, a versatile bass drum mount with auxiliary clamp and Remo® drum heads. A  bass drum lifter is included for optimal pedal placement and beater height.

Designed in California by DW, the kits feature all-poplar wood shell construction with “soft” 45 degree bearing edges that deliver a warm, punchy tonality.

To find out more about the revised PDP New Yorker kit and all the other PDP drums and accessories please go to : www.pacificdrums.com/

Adoro Introduce Silent Sticks

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Adoro Introduce Silent Sticks

Acoustic drums and cymbals can be too loud in settings including low-volume bands and volume-sensitive venues, music classes, drum lessons, praise bands in churches, practicing at home, even warming up on stage. So, Adoro have introduced Silent Sticks, an inexpensive means with which to cut acoustic drum and cymbal volume +/-50%, even when playing at normal velocity.

Says Adoro CEO Stefan Korth: “Something is wrong when a drummer must play behind a plexiglass shield or hold back and play more lightly because others think the drums are too loud.

According to Korth, Silent Sticks have three key design features that let drummers comfortably turn down their volume without turning down their playing. Dual-Twist Reflex Tips consisting of two twisted strands of firm, yet flexible monofilament nylon rounded tightly like small hoops are permanently embedded with epoxy into the stick shafts. Instead of bouncing like the bead of a typical stick, these tips rebound by flexing, making it possible to practice quietly or play gigs at lower volumes without adjusting the velocity of the playing. Second, the air-filled shafts (16”/406mm long; 0.47”/12mm dia.) are of lightweight but shock resistant polycarbonate that absorbs the impact of the hardest strokes. They will not wear out or warp. And for a relaxed no-slip grip of the sticks and great finger control there are textured rubber X-Grips.

“Silent Sticks,” notes Korth, “eliminate the need for a plexiglass cage or any other volume reducing gear. I have a pair in my bag alongside brushes, mallets and other options. If I must turn down my volume, I grab the Silent Sticks. Even on gigs where volume isn’t a concern, if there is a quiet song, I also put my wood sticks down and play with Silent Sticks. They give me definition and tone that I cannot get with bundles or rods. And with them I’m never too loud.”

According to Korth, Adoro also offer a volume-reducing bass drum beater and even low-volume drums, news of which will be forthcoming.

About Adoro:

In addition to Silent Sticks Adoro, whose HQ is located in Hamburg, Germany, designs and produces award-winning Adoro Custom Drums, Adoro Lotus drum hardware and Adoro drumheads.

www.silent-sticks.com

 

Code Introduce New Packaging and New Products

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Code Introduce New Packaging and New Products

Code Drumheads have introduced brand new head box packaging. This sharp new packing will protect the heads and look fantastic on the retailers’ shelves, so look out for them next time in your in your local drum shop. It features unique colouring coding for each head range, a breakdown of the specifications on each range and details of Code’s Grip-Tight Technology™. Whilst there is still a small transition period into the new packaging the vast majority of Code heads will now come in these boxes with the exception of the Enigma bass drum range.

Alongside new packaging Code have also released two new products, the Laser Practice Pad and Deluxe Snare Wires.

Code Laser Pad

The Laser Pad is a UK made 4” portable practice pad. Featuring a 3.5” playing surface and fitted with a steel plate into the body of the pad for extra stability, this pad is perfect to throw in your pocket or stick bag.

Deluxe Snare Wires

The Deluxe Snare Wires are available in both 13” and 14” sizes. They feature 20 German Steel Wires, brass end plates and a set of UK made non-stretch, ridged snare ribbons.

www.codedrumheads.co.uk

 

Carlsbro Launch New Októ A Percussion Pad

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Carlsbro Launch New Októ A Percussion Pad

Carlsbro have added the brand new Októ A Digital Percussion Pad to their range of electronic drum kits and combo amps.

The Októ A is an 8 pad and 2 pedal percussion pad. Featuring 8 high response, hard wearing, user configurable rubber pads. Each Októ A features 408 drum voices, 30 pre-set drum kits and 20 user drum kits. It has record, playback, demo and teaching functions with powerful step by step snare, rhythm and complete drum set practice and teaching modes.
Each pad comes with 2 foot pedals for bass drum and hi hat control. It comes with 6 reverb modes, each with adjustable strength, depth time and filter options, and a reversible interface to suit left or right handed drummers.

It can be used on its own as a compact drum kit, or as part of your existing setup.
It comes with a micro USB power input and Bluetooth MIDI transmission. You can also connect external pads, cymbals and pedals for great flexibility.
Available from Active Music NOW.

www.activemusic.co.uk

 

 

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Wood Shell Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

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Mapex Black Panther 2020 Wood Shell Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a selection of Mapex Black Panther 2020 wood shell snare drums, featuring…

Hydro

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Hydro
  • 13″ x 7″, 6-ply, 5.1mm maple shell,
  • 4-ply, 4mm walnut reinforcement rings top & bottom,
  • Flat Black finish,
  • Brushed black hardware,
  • Mapex Sonic Saver hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £349.00

Nucleus

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Nucleus

 

  • 14″ x 5.5″, 8-ply, 8.1mm Maple/Walnut/Maple shell,
  • Piano Black finish,
  • Chrome hardware,
  • Mapex Sonic Saver hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £329.00

Razor

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Razor
  • 14″ x 5″, 6-ply, 6mm Maple shell,
  • Dark Grey finish,
  • Chrome hardware,
  • Triple flanged hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side
  • RRP: £279.00

Venom

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Venom
  • 14″ x 5.5″, 8-ply, 6.85mm Maple shell,
  • White finish,
  • Chrome hardware,
  • Triple flanged hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £299.00

Pegasus

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Pegasus
  • 14″ x 5.5″, 7-ply, 6.15mm Maple/Walnut shell,
  • Natural Gloss finish,
  • Brushed Black hardware,
  • Mapex Sonic Saver hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £379.00

Heritage

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Heritage
  • 14″ x 6″, 5-ply, 5mm Maple shell,
  • 4-ply, 4mm walnut reinforcement rings top & bottom,
  • White Strata finish,
  • Chrome hardware,
  • Mapex Sonic Saver hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £259.00

Shadow

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Shadow
  • 14″ x 6.5″, 7-ply, 6.85mm Birch/Walnut shell,
  • Natural Gloss finish,
  • Chrome hardware,
  • Mapex Sonic Saver hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £289.00

Solidus

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Solidus
  • 14″ x 7″, 11-ply, 11mm Maple shell,
  • Red-to-black Burst finish,
  • Chrome hardware,
  • Mapex Sonic Saver hoops,
  • Mapex SONIClear 45-degree bearing edges top & bottom,
  • Cylinder-drive snare strainer,
  • 20-strand snare wires,
  • Remo heads – Coated Ambassador batter over Clear Ambassador on snare side,
  • RRP: £379.00

Check out all eight models and find out our thoughts in the video above!!!

www.mapexdrums.com

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