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DW recently announced the addition of several new high-end models to its Collector’s Series line. Widely regarded as one of the foremost makers of custom drumsets, pedals, hardware and percussion accessories in the industry, DW continues to offer a wide variety of custom snare drums for varied musical applications, including proprietary models such as the hybrid metal alloy and wood Edge, the Super Solid with solid shell compression wood technology and the vent-adjustable Acoustic EQ.
Newly added to the list are Top Edge, Super Solid Edge, Solid-Stave and Vintage …

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Nick, who had already purchased Protection Racket cases in the past, was re-organizing his warehouse and drum collection and wanted cases made that had a clear window pocket on them so he could include a photograph of the drums for easy identification. The order came to over seventy cases, but it didn’t stop there as Nick wanted some very special cases made for his unique Ferrari & the Dark Side of The Moon kits.
Enter the Ferrari kit, an exclusive and exceptional kit made by DW drums with rare …

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Pearl is introducing a new Limited Edition VSX drum set exclusively for Europe. This VSX kit is equipped with a special designed graffiti graphic by Pearl.
The set comes with a 22″x18″ un-drilled bass drum, 10″x7″ and 12″x7″ toms, 14″x12″ and 16″x14″ floor toms and the Sensitone Steel Snare drum. All will be complemented with our new 890-Series Hardware Pack.
Based on the original Vision formula, Pearl VSX drum kits feature blended Birch Ply shells with 6/8 shell technology. Lower frequencies require greater energy to project equally …

Yamaha are proud to announce the release of the new DTX550K electronic drum set featuring the award winning DTX pad.
The DTX550K is positioned in the middle of the DTX range in between the DTXpress IV standard set and the recently released flagship DTX900 range.
At the heart of the DTX550K is the new 10″ DTX pad for the snare drum, with the revolutionary and unique Textured Cellular Silicone Head offering unprecedented dynamic control and feel for players while the inbuilt suspension dampening design absorbs energy away from the hand and …

A first look on Yamaha DTX900, Pearl e-Pro Live, Korg Wavedrum, Roland TD12 KX, Roland Octapad, Alesis Usb Studio, Alesis DM10: electronic drum kits and electronic percussion for 2010. Click here for photogallery

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Roland introduces the TD-12KX, the latest addition to V-Drums family. Targeted to the demands of drummers who perform live and in the studio, the TD-12KX electronic drum kit builds on the feature set of the popular TD-12KV kit, adding a larger kick, floor tom pad, and a new stand with improved pad mounts and durability.
The editing features of the TD-12 module have also been enhanced for even more flexible sound creation.
The TD-12KX features Roland’s patented multi-layer mesh heads for the kick, snare and tom pads, providing the dynamic …

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Pearl Corporation’s new E-Pro Live is a revolutionary electronic drumset that looks, feels, and sounds like real drums. Never before has today’s drummer been offered the limitless sonic capability and realistic feel of electronic drums on a drumset built with real drum shells, real brass cymbals, and real drumset hardware, all from the percussion industry’s leader, Pearl.
The real look of the E-Pro Live starts with the real sizes of the drums. The set features 10″, 12″ and 14″ toms, a 14″ snare drum, and a 20″ bass drum, …

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The new Electronic Drum Department at Yamaha introduces the DTX-MULTI 12 Electronic Percussion Pad. A new split-level multi-pad that adapts sound technology from the flagship Motif XS synthesizer and the DTXTREME III drum trigger module and lets drummers and percussionists enjoy three modes of play: with sticks, hands or fingers.
Providing limitless possibilities for creative expression, the 12 touch sensitive pads and sound module are configured in a compact 13.5 X 12.5 inch unit that fits atop a stand. The DTX-MULTI 12 responds to the …

Korg Wavedrum is a percussion pad first released in 1994, a preistorical era in electronic music. Now jorg Wavedrum is back powered new tecnology:
“WAVEDRUM – Unprecedented sound, response, and performance Sonically richer, programmable, and intensely sensitive, this 2nd generation WAVEDRUM is bursting with more than enough power and expression to create its own musical legend. The extreme dynamic range challenges the response of an acoustic instrument.

According to Shawn is ‘the loudest snare drum on the planet’. So, if you like loud drums you better take a look at this snare drum, by D-Drum signed by Megadeth Shawn Drover
“The snare is at the final stages of production and will be made available for pre-order at www.ddrum.com within one month, and available at your favorite music outlet soon thereafter. I will have the ONLY finished product in my hands just in time for my drum clinic at Ponier Music in Kennesaw, Georgia on August 27 at 8:00 …

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Protection Racket is proud to announce seventeen more endorsees will be using their world class drum cases. Yet again, some of the world’s top drummers have chosen to use Protection Racket (PR) cases, as they are highly durable, give maximum protection, are easy to transport and lightweight.

Gibraltar launched an interesting blog: “Dream it yourself: a practical guide to building your dream kit with Gibraltar hardware“. If you have trouble on how to set up your 105-piece-kit with crash, splash, cowbells, toms and all Neil-Peart-Like-Stuff, take a look at the picture: you can find good ideas.

Alesis electronic practice pad presented @ Frankfurt Musikmesse:
The Alesis DM6 Kit highlights the best of Alesis’ 20 years of experience in professional electronic percussion gear. This electronic drumset features a completely new sound module with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. Its pads feel great and its hardware and rack system are high quality.

Looking around for practice stuff, found this: The Prologix “All-N-1“ Russ Miller Signature Practice Pad Package. Different surfaces: for day practicing, night quiet practicing and brush practicing. Not bad: for 80$
See video demonstration of the pad, by Russ Miller

Via Modern drummer an interesting product review:
Evan’s G-Plus Coated
Using an exclusive 12mil film made especially for Evans, the G-Plus delivers the open and warm tone of a single-ply while the added thickness provides increased durability, attack, and projection for hard hitters. On snare, the head produces a definitive “crack” while maintaining an ambient sound. The coating adds additional warmth, focus, and depth. Single-ply, open and warm tone with ample resonance, increased durability, enhanced body & projection.
If someone have tried and want to share impression is welcome