In good hands: Dealers talk hand drum sales
Hand drums may not be setting the sales charts on fire, but the category remains a steady presence for many MI retailers, serving everyone from gigging percussionists and hobbyists to…
Yamaha expands concert percussion hardware lineup
Yamaha has announced two new additions to its percussion hardware lineup, available now: the SS6H Concert Snare Stand and SS7HR Reversible Concert Snare Stand. Designed with the brand’s commitment on…
A step above: Acoustic drum kits for players ready for more
For a drummer, moving beyond that first kit is a milestone. It’s the point where an instrument becomes more than something to learn on and starts reflecting the player’s developing…
Game Boy Owners Can now Create Drum Patterns with new Software
Audio Wanderer has developed Drum Machina Go!, a software application that transforms the original Nintendo Game Boy into a portable drum machine. The program leverages the handheld’s internal sound capabilities…
Audio-Technica reintroduces ATM25 kick drum mic
Audio-Technica has re-introduced the ATM25 hypercardioid dynamic instrument microphone, a legacy product first launched in 1983 and relied upon by countless engineers and musicians for capturing kick drums, according to…
Florida Drum Fest brings manufacturers, educators and players together
The inaugural Florida Drum Fest brought drummers, percussion educators, manufacturers and collectors to the Lake County Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Eustis, Florida, on Sept. 20, 2026. The all-ages event featured…
EastWest DrumX named NAMM TEC Award finalist
This marks EastWest’s 10th NAMM TEC Award nomination, continuing a legacy that includes three previous wins for Hollywood Choirs, Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition, and Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra, says EastWest Producer…
Mixed In Key updates Wingman 3.0 with expanded chord and drum tools
Monthly Mixing reported that Mixed In Key has released version 3.0 of its music production plugin Wingman. This tool analyzes audio captured from a producer's digital audio workstation to suggest…
DRUMTEK hosts EXCLUSIVE ART CRUZ CLINIC during LAMB OF GOD tour
Melbourne music store Drumtek is hosting a special clinic with Art Cruz, the drummer for Lamb of God, Australian Musician reported. The event takes place on Monday, October 5, at…
Thomann releases Millenium MPS-1500 Hybrid-X flagship electronic drum kit
Musical retail giant Thomann has announced the release of the MPS-1500 Hybrid-X, a new flagship model in the Millenium Drums range designed to serve as a comprehensive setup for players.…
Roland restocks TR-1000 drum machine with firmware update and new Editor
Roland announced the return of its TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine in limited quantities, available through retailers Thomann and Sweetwater. This news arrives alongside firmware version 1.20, which adds lo-fi…
RC MIX releases automated SNARE plugins for retail market
RC MIX has entered the music products market with the release of two new mixing plugins, RC RING and RC SNARE, specifically engineered for processing real recorded snare drums. According…