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2 days ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
If there’s been one criticism of DWe Drums, it’s been the acoustic noise of the metal cymbals. Now, DW is addressing this by offering the kits paired with Roland’s V-Cymbal pads. At the heart of the new offering is Roland’s DrumLink system which brings wireless trigger support to Roland analogue cymbals, drum pads and triggers.
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1 week ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
Roland is descending on New Zealand, with a couple of events in Auckland. The Roland-fest kicks off on Thursday, 29 May, with a drum lab at the Backbeat Bar, 100 Karangahape Rd, at 6 pm. Hosted by V-Drums product manager Simon Ayton and Danny Boldiston, DW product manager, the session will highlight the latest Roland and DWe instruments.
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1 week ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
Another replacement screen option for Roland TD-12, TD-20 and TD-20X drummodulesUK online e-drums supplier Love Drums is the latest to offer replacement screens for Roland TD-12 and TD-20 modules. Until recently, Love Drums, which sells used modules and drum pads as well as e-drumaccessories, was a reseller of the two replacement screen options which have been on themarket since 2021.
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4 weeks ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
Alesis has expanded its Strata e-drum range with the launch of a new kit, the Strata Club kit. The new kit delivers on the increasing need for pro-quality sound in compact spaces with a plug-and-play experience that mirrors an acoustic set – all at an affordable price, according to Alesis. The Strata Club is a seven-piece kit based on the mid-range Core module, which sports a 7″ touchscreen and the BFD3 sound engine.
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2 months ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
To meet the growing demand for multi-sensor trigger systems, Germany’s R-Drums has launched its Chain Trigger internal side-mounted drum trigger. The Chain Trigger is a dual-zone trigger for mounting on the inside of the drum shell. It is attached to the shell using a lug, so no drilling is required. What is unique about the new system is that multiple Chain Triggers can be installed in a single drum and connected to each other using the built-in male/female cables.
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2 months ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
BFD has released an update of its drum VST, just dropping BFD 3.5.The new version introduces an enhanced engine and “best-in-class features designed to push realism and sonic customisation even further”. There’s a redesigned workflow, a range of new kits, mix-ready presets and advanced modelling technology for tom resonance and cymbal swells.
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2 months ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
US consumers face increased prices for e-drums, especially entry-level instruments, as President Donald Trump’s recent tariff moves take effect. Chinese imports were already taxed, and the new measures bring the impost to 20% of the value of the imported items. Experts like the US National Retail Federation point out that tariffs are a tax on imported goods and are paid for by the importer.
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2 months ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
digitalDrummer explores a new compact MIDI hub. CME, which revolutionised wireless MIDI with its compact, easy-to-use WIDI products, has stepped up the game with a couple of new router-type devices. digitalDrummer got to test the “host” version – the H4MIDI WC. What’s in the boxLike its WIDI siblings, the H4MIDI WC is a compact, fuss-free box.
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2 months ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
Musicians have more choice than ever among the plethora of finger drumming pad controllers. Producer and educator Robert Mathijs offers this advice. For me, pad sensitivity and responsiveness is everything. I hardly use any of the knobs or sliders or whatever else comes with the controller. I go for the pads and see if they respond well. I test in two ways:Playing a beat on the pads gives an immediate “gut feeling” response on how the controller responds to different dynamics.
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2 months ago | 
digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz
Electronics saved the day for musical theatre drummer Paul Hanna. I’ve Been Playing electronic drums since 1984. At NEC, Pat Hollenbeck brought in NYC drummer Ron Tierno to demonstrate the then-new LinnDrum. I was so impressed by the demonstration that for my senior recital in 1987, I used a Sequential Circuits drum machine connected via MIDI to a Yamaha Drum Machine to perform the drum set parts of Vic Firth’s Sonata for Timpani, Roto-Toms and Drumset.
