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…
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…
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…
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…
MeldaProduction releases drum bleed plugin and updates suite
MeldaProduction has expanded its audio processing portfolio with the release of MDrumCleaner, a new plugin designed to eliminate microphone bleed and crosstalk during drum recording sessions. According to Monthly Mixing,…
Yamaha expands drum hardware lineup with new flip grip snare stand
Yamaha has announced a next-generation drum hardware lineup comprising three all-new products and significant upgrades across its range. According to PR Newswire, the launch includes updated snare stands, cymbal stands,…
SABIAN and Ray Luzier Launch the 21" AA MantaRay Chinese Cymbal
SABIAN and Ray Luzier have launched the 21" AA MantaRay Chinese cymbal, a new addition to the SABIAN line. The cymbal was developed through a year-long collaboration between the two…
Ella Suena Female-Focused Drum Camp in Mexico
Ella Suena Drum Camp 2026 brings drummers from Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia together. Pachuca, Hidalgo — On September 5 and 6, the Centro Cultural del Ferrocarril in Pachuca will host…