Modal synthesis acoustic drums instrument offers unprecedented customization and levels of detail IK Multimedia announces that MODO DRUM, its first physical modeling drum virtual instrument, is now av…
DW Pays Tribute To Its Original 5000 Pedal
Drum Workshop Inc. is pleased to add a Single Chain Pedal (AH4) to their classic 5000 Series hardware line. This new addition to the 5000 series gives drummers more choice than ever before and is avai…
GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool
MSRP: $18.95 Drums take a beating. Literally. Such abuse means ongoing adjustment and repair – even during a performance, so we updated our already formidable GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool for 2019…
Pearl Announces 3 New Elite Series Conga and Bongo Finish
Pearl’s Elite Series of congas and bongos offers the highest quality heads with polished Contour Crown rims and a choice of shell materials that include 100% Thai Oak, seamless Fiberglass or a blend o…
Pearl Introduces New Primero Guiro Cowbell
Pearl’s new 8” Guiro Cowbell features sturdy steel construct designed to take a beating. When played as a cowbell, the ribbed side products a dryer tone and the opposite side produces a traditional op…
Pearl New Masters Maple/Gum Series Drums
Introduced in 2017, Pearl’s Sonic Select Shell Recipes gave a performance-formula focus to the boutique-level Masterworks series. Though each sonically-tested option represents the very best in form a…
Yamaha Crosstown Hardware Pack – Review
Only twice in my years with Drumhead Magazine have I asked to review a product. I’m lucky in the fact that my relationship with the mag allows me the familiarity to approach them in this manner. I’m n…
Doc Sweeney Birdseye Maple Kit – Review
Doc Sweeney Drums is a custom drum company whose bread and butter centers around building steambent and stave drums. Their website states that they: “Specialize in building high-quality instruments us…
Provenance 1944 Rolls Royce Merlin XX V12 Snare – Review
Recently I was enjoying a night out with friends and I ordered a specialty cocktail made with a liquor ingredient which I never had before. Yes, this is a product review for a snare drum and I promise…
Connection Is Key: Tying Vintage Design with Modern Performance
Sometimes when you’re searching for the right tool for the job, the solution can be found by looking into the past. As far as modern drumsticks go today, there are hundreds of great options that satis…
The History of Electronic Drums Pt. II
2000’s – New Millennia, PC Based Tools In the post-grunge arena, music shifted as always to include more polished sounds, rock was bands like Creed, Nickelback, Incubus and Foo Fighters. Pop was…
Paiste’s New Masters Models
Paiste announces the launch of the new Masters models Extra Thin & Dark Splash, plus the Dark Crash Ride in the new 22” size. Physically and acoustically, the 18”, 19” and 20” Extra Thins are char…