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Where There's A Will
Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun has been widely recognised with accolades like the Buddy Rich Jazz Masters Award to top ratings from major drumming and music publications. This drummers’ drummer embraces electronics as he continues to broaden his musical horizons. He spoke to digitalDrummer editor Allan Leibowitz on a recent tour Down Under.
9 min |
August 2017
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Feel The Beat
In search of a drummer-friendly metronome, Allan Leibowitz gets a feel for a new innovation.
4 min |
August 2017
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My Monster Kit
Bobby James from Vancouver, BC, Canada has combined e-drums and DJ gear into his monster kit.
1 min |
August 2017
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Simmons Pulls The Trigger
There are plenty of options for external triggers, and now there’s one more. digitalDrummer looks at the new Simmons ST1.
5 min |
November 2017
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Head 2 Head - The Third Wave
digitalDrummer continues to put mesh heads under the microscope in our ongoing quest for the quietest, best-feeling playing surface. This month, we add four more tests to our growing catalogue.
2 min |
November 2017
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To Midi Or Not
Is MIDI drumming still drumming, or is it removed from the art and skill of percussion? This is something Bill McCarthy has been pondering.
3 min |
November 2017
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10 Things To Love About SD3
Last month’s release of Superior Drummer 3 may be a bit overdue, but was certainly worth the wait. Here are some of the features which make this VST offering a new benchmark.
3 min |
November 2017
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A Bad Case Of Loving E-drums
digitalDrummer’s first edition back in 2010 detailed a case of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). That was nothing compared to Anthony Nalli’s affliction.
4 min |
November 2017
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The 'Original' Simmons Returns
Simmons is back again, with a new kit and a new direction.
2 min |
August 2017
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Advanced Trigger Variants
ATV’s long-awaited pad, cymbal and hardware pack is now shipping, giving the fledgling e-drum company a complete offering. Allan Leibowitz tested the aDrums artist kit.
7 min |
February 2018
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A Bit Of This, A Bit Of That, A Lot Of Fun
It’s been a while since we saw a new electronic offering from Yamaha, but its latest product takes drumming to a new place, as Allan Leibowitz found.
7 min |
February 2018
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Way Beyond Triggering
After one of the most spectacular Kickstarter launches, Sensory Percussion has gone from the drawing board to some high-profile drum kits, pushing the boundaries of electronic percussion.
7 min |
August 2017
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How I Use E- Drums
Tom Wheeler is a Bristol, UK-based drummer/producer currently working with Dr Meaker, Paragon and Laurent John. He explains how e-drums have helped unleash his creativity.
2 min |
August 2017
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Etymotic Revamps ER4
Etymotic has revamped its popular in-ear monitors and digitalDrummer compared the new version with the model it replaces.
2 min |
August 2017
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First Strikes Land
Alesis has started filling back-orders and placing kits in retail stores as it ramps up manufacture of its Strike Pro electronic drum kit.
2 min |
August 2017
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How Low Can You Go?
In his hunt for the ideal drum monitoring system, Scott Holder tries out the new Simmons DA350.
6 min |
August 2017
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New Module Is No Mimic
The long-awaited Pearl mimicPRO module has started shipping and Allan Leibowitz put one through its paces.
8 min |
November 2017
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Look, No Drums!
Another virtual drum offering is making its way into drummers’ hands after a successful Kickstarter campaign and Allan Leibowitz got an early test of the system.
5 min |
November 2017
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2box Is A Survivor
When the 2box kit was launched, some questioned its build quality and the ruggedness of the system. So, five years after purchasing a kit, Jan van Vugt reports on its current state of health.
3 min |
November 2017
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apTrigga Adds Options
Look Ma, no module! Allan Leibowitz ventures into the world of module-free triggering thanks to a new plugin.
4 min |