Posted on Mon 23 January 2012 in Drums • Tagged with alesis, dm dock, ipad, namm, namm 2012
The iPad was a huge focus of the recent NAMM show, with a whole selection of new products being announced that harness its power. Given that Alesis are the creators of the popular IO Dock, a product that allows you to integrate an iPad into a professional studio set-up, it's …
Posted on Mon 05 December 2011 in Drums • Tagged with drum kit, gigging, traps a400
Following on from their recent review of the Traps E500 kit (click here to read it), iDrum magazine decided that they wanted to take a look at the acoustic version of this popular budget kit. To find out what they had to say about it, click the link below:[Traps …
Posted on Wed 02 November 2011 in Drums • Tagged with analogue, dave smith, drum, instruments, machine, tempest
Self explanatory title really! Get your hands on one before someone else does! The Tempest is a unique analogue drum machine, capable of producing twisted percussive synth sounds like nothing else can! It features 16 backlit pads, a number of dials and buttons and two pressure and velocity sensitive control …
Posted on Wed 05 October 2011 in Drums • Tagged with analogue, drum, instruments
It's the news that many of us have been waiting for ever since it was announced at NAMM 2011... the Tempest from Dave Smith Instruments is finally on its way!Now, the Tempest is described as an analogue drum machine, although in reality it is so much more than this …
Posted on Fri 30 September 2011 in Drums • Tagged with drum, kit, review
The world's first fully interactive digital drum magazine, iDrum, recently decided to review the Traps E500 kit, which we stock! So, follow the link to find out exactly what they had to say on the matter:
For more information on the Traps E500 drum kit or to …
Posted on Tue 27 September 2011 in Drums • Tagged with drum, monitor, roland
It may look like a toaster/paper shredder/coffee maker, but the Roland PM-03 is actually a nifty little drum monitor!The PM-03 is part of the Roland V-Drums range of products. With its compact design, it is perfect for use in places where space is an issue, yet it …
Posted on Tue 27 September 2011 in Drums • Tagged with pad, roland
Roland have announced the new SPD-SX percussive sampling pad- an instrument that features sample creation and playback, expressive playability, three multi-effects engines and more!The SPD-SX can be used in combination with an acoustic or electronic drum kit, it can be used as part of a DJ set or within …
Posted on Thu 11 August 2011 in Drums • Tagged with drum, mic, microphone
This article is taken from Issue 7 of our brochure...Drum maestro and YouTube star Paul 'Stick' Annisexplains how to get the best recording out of your kit…
MEET THE WRITER
A drummer for over 20 years, 'Stick' (aka Paul Annis) has established himself on the session circuit and …
Posted on Wed 16 March 2011 in Drums
Craig Blundell is one of the world's most sought after and talented session drummers, and the release of his recent training CD, The Electronica Groove Challenge, has taken off in a massive way!
The CD has received rave reviews and "is designed to help drummers work on key aspects of …
News from Alesis, with the announcement of a brand-new electronic drum set - the DM7 USB Kit.
The Alesis DM7 USB Kit features crushing bass drums, cracking snares, melodic toms and shimmering cymbals - all at your fingertips. Experience the thrill of busting out beats on eight total drum and cymbal pads …