Drums & Percussion news

The Drumset Pre-Pack from Cymbag includes one 20˝, one 16˝ and two 14˝ Cymbags in a reusable, recyclable cloth carrying case.

MikesLessons.com educator Mike Johnston's 2451 is an all-around design with a grip size between a 5A and 5B with a gradual taper to a barrel tip for ride cymbal definition.

Mapex Drums is giving drummers a new drum throne with an adjustable backrest.

Mapex Drums introduces the Raptor Direct Drive drum pedal.

Mapex opens the new year with a new drum set class based off the Black Panther Snare Drum series.

Sonor has announced the launch of the Benny Greb Signature Snare Drum, to be introduced this Fall 2010.

Los Cabos Drumsticks have redesigned and expanded their line of practice pads.

Hammerax has released a line of loud, brilliant bell cymbals, designed for mounting independently, or "upside down" above cymbals. The bells are available in 6", 7", 8", and 9.5".

Alesis has announced that the electronic drum kit DM7 is now available for sale and shipping.

The artisans of the Sabian Vault are marking 20 years of this cymbal with the design of a new B8 Pro.

Drum Workshop Inc. recently announced the addition of a mid-priced production drumset to its line of custom-built DW branded drums.

Alesis announced the DM6 USB Express Kit, the M6 USB Express Kit is in stores and available for purchase now.

Roland Corporation U.S. announced four new V-Drums special promotions, running October 1st through December 31st:

Spaun Drum's latest development is an LED Lighted Acrylic Drum Kit, featuring a multi-colored light system that can be operated via remote control.

The Horizon HXB Series drums feature basswood shells for rich, reliable tone and attack, according to Mapex.

In conjunction with percussionist Jesus Diaz, Pearl has created the Jesus Diaz Signature Radial Edge Cajon.

Gen16, a new division of the cymbal manufacturer The Avedis Zildjian Company, has announced the availability of their new Digital Vault series.

Los Cabos Drumsticks announced The Los Cabos Shotgun, featuring a double butt-end with a diameter of 0.580” and a length of 16.0”.

Adams' new Concert Bass Drums are described as "the answer for any ensemble in need of a full, deep, chest-resonating bass drum."

Pearl’s Snare Drum of The Month is a Steel Sensitone Snare Drum in Limited Edition Black Nickel Hairline finish.

2010 marked Pearl’s break-in to Electronic Drums with its product E-Pro Live, an electronic drumset designed to look, feel and sound like real drums.

Drum Workshop, Inc. has announced the addition of the Mainstage Series to its value-priced line up.

Sabian has introduced the Vault Artisan Traditional Suspended Cymbal, available in sizes 15” through 20”, the Suspended joins the recently released Vault Artisan Traditional Hand Cymbals in offering …

The new Adams Wide-Bar 4.3 Octave Concert Series Padouk Marimba has the same features as the Concert Series marimbas including: Concert Series bar width, welded essential resonators, Voyager height a…

Gen16 by Zildjian makes its debut with the Digital Vault, offering acoustic samples of the company's "reference" cymbals, along with limited-edition cymbals never available to the public.