Electronic Drums & Percussion news

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.

Alesis announces the 2011 edition of the DM10 Studio Kit, featuring Alesis' new four-post StageRack with upgraded clamps and mini-boom cymbal arms.

Alesis announces two new electronic drumsets, the DM8 USB Kit and DM8 Pro Kit, both of which are available now.

Alesis announces PercPad, a four-pad electronic percussion instrument.

Alesis announces the PerformancePad Pro, described as a high-end version of the PerformancePad multi-pad percussion instrument.

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

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:

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.

This pad is designed for both beginners and professional drummers in need of a quiet, portable drum practice solution that is analogous to the feel and sound of an actual drum set.

Roland announced that the Octapad SPD-30 digital percussion pad is now available in stores.

Roland announced that the TD-12KX, the latest addition to its V-Stage family of V-Drums kits, is now available.

Roland's V-Drums now come in a smaller set-up, the new Roland HD-1.

Making its debut at Musikmesse 2010, Yamaha's new DTX550K Electronic Drum kit is designed to "bring professional percussion performance, sound, and feel to drummers on a budget."

Alesis announced that the DM10 Studio Kit is now shipping to retailers.

The OCTAPAD SPD-30 includes 50 kits and hundreds of cutting-edge drum and percussion sounds.

Roland announced the TD-12KX, the latest addition to its V-Stage family of V-Drums kits.

Korg offers the next-generation WAVEDRUM Digital Percussion Synthesizer.

Roland announced general availability of the V-Drums V-Compact Series TD-4SX, described as "the companion kit to the popular TD-4S" and "the most affordable all mesh head V-Drums kit to date."

Alesis announced that its new flagship drum set, the DM10 Pro Kit, is shipping to retailers.

Korg announced the next-generation WaveDrum Digital Percussion Synthesizer.

The development of the DrumIt Five electronic drum kit seems to be nearing completion.