Drums & Percussion news

Gen16, the new technology division of the Avedis Zildjian Company, has been awarded the "Best in Show" award at this year's winter NAMM Convention.

Aquarian has teamed up with MIDItronix to unveil the inHEAD - an acoustic/electronic drum head.

Meinl has also introduced a new series called Classics Custom.

Pearl's new Reference Pure builds upon the legacy of the original Reference Series Drums by using the same shell composition formula, the same number and type of wood plies, and the same task specifi…

Zildjian has released a series of new accessories at the NAMM show.

Zildjian presented the Zildjian Z3 Ultra Hammered Chinas and 22" A Zildjian Swish Knocker at NAMM 2011.

To celebrate the upcoming 45th anniversary of the first edition of the Recording Custom drum set, Yamaha Drums is manufacturing 45 kits built to the specifications of the most recorded drums in of al…

Sabian introduces Holy China, the latest cymbal model added to the Sabian Vault collection.

Not a crash, not a ride, OMNI is a new cymbal from Cymbal-maker Sabian.

The Meinl FX Pedal features 10 sounds in an oak and steel foot-controlled box.

Toca's new Jingle Sidekick has a 6" tuneable-head tambourine with a mounting bracket that lets it attach to a 3/8" percussion rod, making it possible as an addition to a drumset or percussion setup.

Gretsch has teamed up with Mark Schulman to launch two new Full Range snare drums for 2011, available 12x6" and 13x6".

Toca is expanding its range of djembes with new models.

Gretsch introduces the Renown '57, inspired by the great American automotive companies of the 1950s.

LP has expanded its line of Top-Tuning Congas with two new finishes.

The Sonor Smart Force Series is designed for beginners.

The handmade Turkish Sonor Armoni Cymbal line has been extended by a range of thicker Rock Model Cymbals and two Fx Crash Models.

Yamaha's Stage Custom Birch drum set is designed for working drummers and schools that seek a decent kit at a nice price.

The new Sonor Essential Force Series is made up of five preconfigured sets and 15 individual components.

Yamaha Drums introduces the Club Custom drum sets at Winter NAMM 2011.

The Sonor Select Force Series is designed for designed for advanced and semi-professional drummer.

Gretsch's Legend snare drums have a new model for 2011.

Korg announces the new Wavedrum Oriental Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer, a limited edition version of Korg's Wavedrum designed specifically for Middle Eastern music.

Roland introduces two new entry-level kits in the V-Drums range: the TD-4K2 and TD-4KX2.

Roland introduces two new intermediate kits in the V-Drums range: the TD-9K2 and TD-9KX2.