Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Simmons SD7PK Electronic Drum Set

Simmons SD7PK Electronic Drum Set Review



Simmons SD7PK Electronic Drum Set Feature

  • High-quality drum and cymbal pads
  • For professional sound and feel
  • Sturdy frame and rack clamps
  • Enhance durability
  • Versatile drum module
This SD7PK features high-quality drum and cymbal pads for professional sound and feel, a sturdy frame and rack clamps with enhanced durability, and a versatile drum module that features a variety of sound and rhythm choices. The pad set includes 1 kick pad, 1 dual-zone snare pad, 3 tom pads, 3 cymbal pads, and 1 hi-hat foot control pedal. The rack is constructed of a sturdy and lightweight aluminum frame for easy setup. The drum module features 300 acoustic and electronic drum and percussion voices; with 20 Factory preset drum kits, 30 user programmable kits, 50 preset songs, stereo line outputs/headphone output, as well as MIDI ports for connection to computer and other MIDI devices. The SD7PK also includes 1 drum key, 1 pair of drumsticks, 1 9V DC adapter, all necessary connecting cables (9x), instruction manual, and assembly instructions.


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Yamaha DTX950K Electronic Drum Kit

Yamaha DTX950K Electronic Drum Kit Review



Yamaha DTX950K Electronic Drum Kit Feature

  • New 12" XP120S Snare Pad
  • Two 10" XP100T and two 12" XP120T Floor Tom Pads
  • 1,115 Drum, Percussion, effect sounds
  • Rock-solid Steel HEXRACK
  • USB/Cubase AI included
When only the very best will do - The Yamaha DTX950K is Yamaha's top-of-the-line Electronic Drum System and features the innovative new DTX-PAD featuring a Textured Cellular Silicone (TCS) head designed with input from our drum artists. With a different stick response and rebound from the snare and toms, a hi-hat that responds naturally to both hands and feet, along with three-zone choke-able cymbals, the Yamaha DTX950K lets drummers express their passion for rhythm just as they can on an acoustic kit. Utilizing technology from the Motif XS and effects from our digital mixers, the DTX900 Drum Trigger Module has the professional sounds that bring your drumming to life. With optional DIMM installed you can sample or load any sound for endless expansion. For quiet practice, playing live or as a controller, the revolutionary T.C.S. head's playability combined with Yamaha’s digital sound technology, make the Yamaha DTX900 Series Electronic Drums the one to beat.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Pearl ePro Live EPLX205P/B464 Electronic Drum Kit, Quilted Maple Fade

Pearl ePro Live EPLX205P/B464 Electronic Drum Kit, Quilted Maple Fade Review



Pearl ePro Live EPLX205P/B464 Electronic Drum Kit, Quilted Maple Fade Feature

  • r.e.d. box Real Electronic Drums Module
  • Tru-Trac E-Head
  • Modified DR-80E Icon e-Rack
  • Real Hardware
  • Configuration: 20x12, 10x6.5, 12x7, 14x8, 14x4.5 with Real Drums and Metal Cymbals
Features

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, so the drummer no longer has to change their playing mechanics to adjust to a set full of 8" practice pads.

The next component contributing to the real look of the drums is the real wood shells. Authentic Pearl shells, drum hardware and drum finishes adorn both versions of e-Pro Live. Two finishes are available: Pearl's new Artisan II finish, available in a beautiful Quilted Maple fade, and a durable black wrap.

Module

All of these great components couldn't reach their full potential without rich drum and percussion sounds generated from the r.e.d.box drum module (r.e.d. stands for Real Electronic Drums). The r.e.d.box massive 128MB RAM capacity accommodates 1000 High Definition Sounds, 100 High Definition kits, plus space for 100 user-created kits.

One very unique and exciting capability of Pearl's r.e.d.box is the Memory Switch, which gives you the ability to flash the memory and substitute a lush, super high-end drum set for the original acoustics. Pearl has partnered with professional digital drum samplers Toontrack, Sonic Reality, Ocean Way, Steven Slate Drums, Virtual Drumline and BFD, to provide the lush kits through a new website, www.redboxsoundshop.com.


Hardware

Real Hardware. No one makes better hardware than Pearl, and the foundation of e-Pro Live starts with the modified DR-80E Icon e-Rack. The rack is expandable to add more drums and cymbals for larger configurations. All hardware is covered by Pearl's Lifetime Warranty.

  • DR-80E Icon e-Rack
  • PCL-100 Pipe Clamp x 3
  • CLH-80E Hi-Hat Holder
  • CH-80 Cymbal Holder x 2
  • TH-900S Tom Holder x 3
  • PC-8 Pipe Clamp x 4
  • UX-80 Universal Clamp
  • S-790W Snare Stand
Heads

What makes the e-Pro Live drumset truly different than other electronic drumsets is the real feel and response from the pads. Pearl's Tru-Trac Electronic Heads feature dual-zones that reproduce all of the intricacies the drummer is used to hearing when you play an acoustic drum. The smooth coating on the heads makes moving from drum to drum fast and easy.

Cymbals

The ECC cymbals featured on the e-Pro Live are Pearl's E-Classic high-end electronic cymbals, made with real brass. Traditional rubber EPC cymbals are also available. Both sets feature a 3-zone Ride, a Crash, and a set of super responsive hi-hats.

  • ECC 16T - 16" E-Classic Metal Ride Cymbal – Triple Zone
  • ECC 13D - 13" E-Classic Metal Crash Cymbal – Dual Zone
  • ECC 12S - 12" E-Classic Metal Top HH Cymbal – Single Zone
  • EPC 14T - 14" E-Classic Platic Ride Cymbal – Triple Zone
  • EPC 12D - 12" E-Classic Platic Crash Cymbal – Dual Zone
  • EPC 12S - 12" E-Classic Platic Top HH Cymbal – Single Zone

Accessories

A full range of accessories to compliment the main components of the e-Pro Live kit.

  • RDMM r.e.d. box Mounting Bracket
  • PS-1 r.e.d. box Power Supply
  • EHH-1 Hi-Hat Controller
  • CH-10 Cable Bundle
  • JB-1 Junction Box x 5
  • CH-1JB Short Cable x 5 (For Junction Boxes)
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, so the drummer no longer has to change their playing mechanics to adjust to a set full of 8" practice pads. The next component contributing to the real look of the drums is the real wood shells. Authentic Pearl shells, drum hardware and drum finishes adorn both versions of e-Pro Live. Two finishes are available: Pearl's new Artisan II finish, available in a beautiful Quilted Maple fade, and a durable black wrap.


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Pro-Mark DSB4 Drumstick Bag

Pro-Mark DSB4 Drumstick Bag Review



Pro-Mark DSB4 Drumstick Bag Feature

  • Made of a durable fabric to stand up to wear and tear
  • External pocket to carry accessories such as drum keys.
  • Wide interior pockets to hold multiple drumsticks, brushes and rods
  • Convenient carry handle
  • All ProMark drumsticks are designed and manufactured in the USA
Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, production, and distribution of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Questions/Comments? Call us on our Toll Free Drummer's Hotline at 877-Pro-Mark (776.6275) or e-mail us at info@promark.com.


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Yamaha DTX500 Series DTX500K Electronic Drum Set Pre-assembled Rack System

Yamaha DTX500 Series DTX500K Electronic Drum Set Pre-assembled Rack System Review



Yamaha DTX500 Series DTX500K Electronic Drum Set Pre-assembled Rack System Feature

  • Features traditional electronic rubber practice pads, nice stick rebound without being too bouncy
  • Includes different styles for user to play along
  • Audio input for connecting an external music player to the module
  • MIDI output port for connecting to additional devices
  • Programmable click tracks
Electronic Drum Kit, Includes: DTX500 drum trigger module, DTLK9 tom and cymbal pad set and the RS40 assembled rack.


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones.

Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones. Review



Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones. Feature

  • Designed to protect musicians from the high sound levels associated with their instruments
  • Drastically reduces the level of external sound reaching the ear
  • Valuable protection from potential damage
  • Automatically self-aligning for perfect fit. 6FT Straight cord.
  • Broad foam cushions provide maxium comfort
Vic Firth SIH1 Stereo Isolation Drummers Headphones are designed to protect musicians from the high sound levels associated with their instruments. Prolonged exposure to these excessive levels of noise can have traumatic and lasting effects, including hearing fatigue, tinnitus and permanent hearing loss. These are specially designed headphones, which drastically reduce the level of external sound reaching the musician's ears, offering valuable protection from potential damage. The SIH1 reduces overall noise levels by 24 decibels and features high quality stereo headphones. Unlike non-isolation headsets, where musicians typically crank the volume to very high and potentially damaging sound levels in order to hear the music clearly, the SIH1 reduces ambient noise from the instruments. This allows the musician to play along with the recorded music or monitor other performers in a live situation at comfortable and safe sound levels. Designed in conjunction with Vic Firth Signature artist Rod Morgenstein, these headphones were made with the recording, performing and teaching musician in mind! When asked about the SIH1's, Rod commented, 'The concept of these headphones has changed my musical life! After years of using open air headphones in studios and practice at volume levels that were damaging my hearing - I can now use these new headphones for hours on end with no fatigue at all, and with no risk of hearing damage since I can listen at a comfortable volume level.'


Monday, April 16, 2012

Roland TD-4K2S V-Compact Electronic Drum Set

Roland TD-4K2S V-Compact Electronic Drum Set Review



Roland TD-4K2S V-Compact Electronic Drum Set Feature

  • The most compact and affordable V-Drums, featuring a mesh-head snare (PDX-8) and a cloth-head Kick Pad (KD-9)
  • Authentic percussion instruments onboard the TD-4 sound module
  • Dual-trigger cymbal pad for crash and ride (CY-8)The TD-4K2 components are packaged in two boxes as follows - Box 1 (TD-4K2)
  • 1 TD-4 Percussion Sound Module with multi-pin cable harness and module mount
  • 1 PDX-8 Mesh Pads
The original Roland TD-4K kit was released to critical acclaim from both professional reviewers and drummers alike. As an affordable entry into a genuine Roland V-Drum Kit, it offered the perfect solution to professional and student players seeking a highly responsive, durable electronic drum kit for practice and performance. Lets talk about the latest version, Roland TD-4K2!Pro Enhancements for the Affordable Roland TD-4K2 V-DrumsFeatures:The most affordable V-Compact series from the V-Drums family is also undergoing new upgrades and refinements with a new Kick Pad and V-Cymbals. With its improved playability, the new kits help you maximize your performance and practice time. Get better faster with the built-in Coach and Quick Rec/Play function.The most compact and affordable V-Drums, featuring a mesh-head snare (PDX-8) and a cloth-head Kick Pad (KD-9)Authentic percussion instruments onboard the TD-4 sound moduleDual-trigger cymbal pad for crash and ride (CY-8)TD-4 Percussion Sound ModuleThe original TD-4 module is still here but it now has 4 times the internal memory than before, offering an unprecedented value in tone generation and additional drum training features. It comes loaded with 125 instruments and 25 kits. You can tune, tweak and muffle the snare, kick and toms as well as add adjustable natural ambience effects that are built-into the unit. The drum samples range from subtle to powerfully dynamic and cover the most popular genres and playing styles. . All the drum sounds are editable and tunable making for an unbelievably authentic playing experience. Theres also a handy Mix In connector to hook up an external audio source (such as an MP3 player) allowing you to play along with your favorite tunes.Improve Your Playing Skills:5 training exercises in Coach Mode allow the developing drummer to improve timing, stamina and overall accuracy. Built-in Quick Record makes it possible to record your performance and instantly play it back. Included in this pa...


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Brand New Yamaha DTX500K Electronic Drum Kit Includes DTX500, DTLK9, and RS40

Brand New Yamaha DTX500K Electronic Drum Kit Includes DTX500, DTLK9, and RS40 Review



Brand New Yamaha DTX500K Electronic Drum Kit Includes DTX500, DTLK9, and RS40 Feature

  • Bass Drum Pedal: Yes included
  • DTX-PAD: upgrade available
  • Snare diameter: 7.5"
  • 3-zone cymbals: upgrade available
  • Real Hi-Hat System: upgrade available
Brand New Yamaha DTX500K Electronic Drum Kit Includes DTX500, DTLK9, and RS40 * Bass Drum Pedal: Yes included * DTX-PAD: upgrade available * Snare diameter: 7.5" * 3-zone cymbals: upgrade available * Real Hi-Hat System: upgrade available * Trigger Module: DTX500 * Rack System: RS40 * Pad Set DTLK9 (Pad Set): TP65 x 5, KP65, HH65, PCY65 x 2 * Maximum Polyphony: 32 notes * Voices: Drum and percussion: 427, Melodies: 22 * Effects: o Reverb: 19 o Master EQ: 2 bands * Drum kits: Preset: 50, User: 20 * Note Capacity: Approx. 16,000 notes * Note Resolution: 96 ppq (parts per quarter note) * Song recording type: Real-time replace * Song tracks: 1 track * Songs: Demo: 3, Practice: 41, Pad: 19, User: 20 * Tempo: 30 to 300 BPM, Tap Tempo supported. * Beat: 1/4 to 9/4 * Timing: Accent, Quarter note, Eighth note, Sixteenth note, Triplet * Training Functions: Measure break, Groove check, Rhythm gate Accessories Power Adaptor (PA-130A or PA-3C)


Friday, April 13, 2012

Gator Cases Steel Frame Rolling Drum Hardware Bag With 100 Pound Capacity (Black)

Gator Cases Steel Frame Rolling Drum Hardware Bag With 100 Pound Capacity (Black) Review



Gator Cases Steel Frame Rolling Drum Hardware Bag With 100 Pound Capacity (Black) Feature

  • 600-Denier nylon drum hardware bag
  • 25mm steel construction
  • 100 pound in-line construction
  • Exterior accessory pocket
  • Bag section is removable
The Gator GP Drumcart Rolling Hardware Bag answers the burning question, Your car has wheels, so why not your drum bags ? Gator answers the call with one of the coolest gig bags we have seen in a while. Get to your gigs or practice space without awkwardly carrying your cymbal stands, drum throne and other hardware. Stop pinching your fingers carrying your hardware through the doorway. Get rollin' and get drummin'. Gator GP Drumcart Features 600-Denier nylon drum hardware bag 25mm Steel constructed cart 100 pound capacity in line-style wheels Exterior accessory pockets Bag section is removable Zippers


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Vic Firth American Classic® 5B

Vic Firth American Classic® 5B Review



Vic Firth American Classic® 5B Feature

  • L = 16in | Dia. = .595in
The American Classic® line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory ? a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable.The wood tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. The nylon tips are similar in size and shape to their wood counterparts, providing enhanced performance and a feel closer to their original wood tip models. Nylon tips are the most durable and brightest sounding on cymbals.


Friday, April 6, 2012

Alesis DM7 USB Kit - Five-Piece Electronic Drumset

Alesis DM7 USB Kit - Five-Piece Electronic Drumset Review



Alesis DM7 USB Kit - Five-Piece Electronic Drumset Feature

  • Crushing bass drums, cracking snares, melodic toms and shimmering cymbals are all at your fingertips when you sit behind the DM7 USB Kit
  • Experience the thrill of busting out beats on eight total drum and cymbal pads powered by a sound module with over 400 sounds
  • Between the stable rack, triple-zone snare pad, choke-able crash and USB connectivity, the DM7 USB Kit gives you flagship electronic drumset features at an ultra-affordable price
  • With a built-in metronome, lessons and a performance record feature, the DM7 USB Kit not only accommodates your development but also contributes to it
  • The DM7 drum module will have you banging out beats in no time. An intuitive, easy-to-use layout quickly scrolls through the 50 preset kits built from the more than 400 individual sounds
The DM7 USB Kit gives you five, great-feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads that are designed to withstand heavy hitters, without sacrificing their ability to capture performance dynamics. Play all day and night without driving your neighbors nuts due to the pads' responsive rubber surface that is quiet and resilient. No need to purchase new drum heads every few months like an acoustic drumset; these pads are tough. As smart as it is tough, the large snare pad has three separate zones to allow discreet sounds to be performed at once. Now you can open a track with a solid snare sound, lay down a mellow cross-stick in the verse and then crank up the chorus with a blistering rimshot, truly replicating the versatility of an acoustic snare drum. Just as tough as the drums, the DM7 USB Kit's three cymbal pads give you fantastic feel and performance. Providing the same level of realism found in the snare pad, the crash cymbal allows you to immediately stop or "choke" the sound by grabbing the pad with your hand. This technique is often used to great effect in just about all music genres, but isn't always available in electronic drums.


Monday, April 2, 2012

Sound X SMI-1458 Electronic Drum Set

Sound X SMI-1458 Electronic Drum Set Review



Sound X SMI-1458 Electronic Drum Set Feature

  • 7-pad electronic drum set--great for beginners
  • 4 drum pads, 3 cymbal pads, 1 hi-hat control pedal, 1 bass drum set
  • Produces 215 tones; includes 50 preset songs and 20 drum preset kits
  • MIDI in/out port for connecting to your computer
  • Comes with two drumsticks, headphones and instructional DVD
A great set of electronic drums for beginners, the 7-pad Sound X SMI-1458 drum set offers a rich sound, and it comes with two drumsticks, headphones, and a DVD instruction disc to get you pounding right. You can play up to 215 tones and it comes with 50 preset songs, and you can also hook it up to your computer for recording thanks to the MIDI in/out port.

Key Features

  • 4 Drum pads
  • 3 Cymbal pads
  • 1 Hi-hat pedal
  • 1 Bass Drum pedal
  • 215 tones
  • 50 preset songs
  • 20 drum preset kits
  • 10 user kits
  • Metronome function
  • MIDI IN/OUT port
  • Headphone jack
Sound X SMI-1458 Electronic Drum Set


Thursday, March 29, 2012

Yamaha DTX900K Electronic Drum Kit

Yamaha DTX900K Electronic Drum Kit Review



Yamaha DTX900K Electronic Drum Kit Feature

  • New 12" XP120S Snare Pad
  • Three 10" XP100T Tom Pads
  • 1,115 Drum, Percussion, effect sounds
  • RS130 Aluminum Rack
  • USB/Cubase AI included
  • Realistic feeling hi-hat pad with HS740A stand
  • Aluminum RS130 Rack System
The Yamaha DTX900K Electronic Drum System features the innovative new DTX-PAD featuring a Textured Cellular Silicone (TCS) head designed with input from our drum artists. The head uses a proprietary manufacturing process that introduces small air bubbles into foamed silicon to provide playability and feel unlike any pad introduced to the market. Utilizing technology from the Motif XS and effects from our digital mixers, the DTX900 Drum Trigger Module has the professional sounds that bring your drumming to life. With optional DIMM installed you can sample or load any sound for endless expansion. For quiet practice, playing live or as a controller, the revolutionary T.C.S. head's playability combined with Yamaha’s digital sound technology, make the Yamaha DTX900 Series Electronic Drums the one to beat.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Pearl P900 Bass Drum Pedal

Pearl P900 Bass Drum Pedal Review



Pearl P900 Bass Drum Pedal Feature

  • Single Chain
  • Aluminum Die-Cast Wheel
  • PowerPlate
  • Duo Beat
  • Beater Angle Cam
  • PowerPlate; Duo Beat
The P-900 is jam packed with high-end features such as a linear round cam, single chain drive, patented PowerShifter, infinitely adjustable beater angle, and PowerPlate. Pearl's revolutionary PowerShifter function provides 3 positions to fine tune the power and feel of the pedal. By moving the footboard forward or back you change the chain or belt drive angle, thus changing the leverage to create a light, normal or strong feel. The DuoBeat Beater offers two different faces, plastic and felt, adding great versatility of sound over single surface beaters. It's like getting two beaters for the price of one.


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Vic Firth Kidsticks

Vic Firth Kidsticks Review



Vic Firth Kidsticks Feature

  • In hickory. L = 13"; Dia. = .520"
  • Ages 3- 8, 1 pair
Engineered to make playing easy for the very young drum set player - ages 3 - 8. Produces a quality sound. Designed to be as much fun to play with as to look at! In hickory.