NAMM 2020: YAMAHA STAGE CUSTOM HIP
AustralianMusician
January 28, 2020
Joel from Yamaha Drums USA shows us the new Stage Custom Hip. The new Stage Custom Hip is the perfect kit for drummers on the move
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NAMM 2020: ROLAND VAD-506 ACOUSTIC DESIGN DRUM KIT BOOTH DEMO
AustralianMusician
January 27, 2020
Roland Australia’s Simon Ayton demonstrates the new VAD506 Acoustic Design Electronic Drum Kit for us at NAMM 2020. When you need the glamour and presence of
POWER UP YOUR SPD-SX WITH 10,000+ FREE SAMPLES AND SPD-SX-EDITOR
AustralianMusician
December 11, 2019
The Roland SPD-SX is the sample pad of choice for musicians seeking professional-level performances. Whether next to the drummer providing extra sounds and effects, alongside the
WATCH: DRUM LEGENDS NICKO MCBRAIN & IAN PAICE TALK PAISTE
AustralianMusician
September 19, 2019
The folks at Paiste had the amazing opportunity to interview two of the best drummers of all time in one room, Paiste Artists IAN PAICE (Deep
ROLAND ZENBEATS: FIND YOUR CREATIVE FLOW
AustralianMusician
September 17, 2019
Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app designed to keep you in an effortless artistic flow—whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer. Download for
ROLAND GROOVEBOX IS BACK!
AustralianMusician
September 5, 2019
Roland’s Groovebox returns! All-in-one production and performance with genre-defining sound, deep synthesis, and clip-based sequencing.
GLEN SOBEL (ALICE COOPER) SWITCHES TO VATER DRUMSTICKS
AustralianMusician
August 29, 2019
Glen Sobel gets all the great gigs and is currently busy touring with both Alice Cooper and The Hollywood Vampires. Glen is now using Vater Xtreme Design
NAMM SHOW 2019: ROLAND TM-1 TRIGGER MODULE
AustralianMusician
February 9, 2019
Roland’s Global Strategic Product Marketing Manager (Drums & Percussion) Jules Tabberer-Stewart shows us the new TM-1 Trigger Module at NAMM Show 2019. The TM-1 is a
NAMM NEWS: NEW KITS FROM GRETSCH DRUMS
AustralianMusician
January 10, 2019
Today Gretsch Drums have announced a few new additions to their range of kits Gretsch Debuts USA Custom Limited Edition Exotic For over 6 decades, USA
ROLAND TR-8S RHYTHM PERFORMER UNVEILED
AustralianMusician
March 6, 2018
Roland’s love affair with drum machines started with the Rhythm Ace R-1 back in 1964, then progressed through to the 70s and the legendary TR-77 rhythm
NAMM 2018: NEW CYMBAL RANGE FROM PAISTE
AustralianMusician
February 8, 2018
Reto shows us the new range of cymbals from Paiste at NAMM 2018. http://paiste.com/
NEW PERCUSSION SYNTH FROM MOOG
AustralianMusician
January 12, 2018
Drummer From Another Mother (DFAM) is a highly-interactive, Semi-Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer and a vibrant deviation from the traditional drum machine–presenting an expressive hands-on approach to
TAMA STAGESTAR DRUM KIT
AustralianMusician
November 28, 2017
TAMA’s entry-level Stagestar drum kit provides the precise bearing edges for easy tuning that beginners need and the wide tuning range that pros demand. It features
DR-01S: Organic Grooves for Unplugged Musicians
AustralianMusician
November 28, 2017
Introducing the DR-01S Rhythm Partner, the world’s first virtual percussionist designed specifically for acoustic musicians. Unlike the rhythm machines used by electronic musicians and DJs, the
YAMAHA RYDEEN DRUMSET
AustralianMusician
October 26, 2017
Rydeen is the perfect beginner kit with the right combination of quality Drum Kit, Hardware and Cymbals at the right price. Available in Euro and Fusion
SPD::ONE LAUNCH: INTERVIEW WITH V-DRUMS’ HIROYUKI NISHI
AustralianMusician
June 15, 2017
The feedback from the inaugural Sydney Drum & Percussion Show last month indicated that the public enjoyed the quality of talent on stage and in sessions,
E-DRUMS AT SYDNEY DRUM & PERCUSSION SHOW
AustralianMusician
June 9, 2017
E-drum launches at Drum Show By Allan Leibowitz The debut Sydney Drum and Percussion Show was well-timed for product debuts, offering Roland its first opportunity to
ROLAND TD4KP V DRUMS REVIEW BY ENGADINE MUSIC
AustralianMusician
April 26, 2017
Michael from Engadine Music checks out the Roland TD-4KP Ultra-portable mobile drum kit with renowned V-Drums sound & innovative folding design Sound Module, loaded with expressive
NAMM 2017: YAMAHA 50TH ANNIVERSARY DRUM KIT
AustralianMusician
February 6, 2017
Yamaha drums—50 years in the pursuit of sound and performance perfection Based on Yamaha’s renowned Absolute Hybrid Maple kit, revealed at NAMM was the 50th anniversary
NAMM 2017: DRUM GEAR ON THE TRADE SHOW FLOOR
AustralianMusician
February 3, 2017
Australian Musician presents a selection of acoustic drums and cymbals captured at the NAMM Show
NAMM 2017: PAISTE 900 SERIES CYMBALS
AustralianMusician
January 30, 2017
Yamaha Australia’s Nathan Biggin discusses the new 900 series of Paiste cymbals at the Paiste booth, NAMM 2017. au.yamaha.com
GRETSCH RENOWN SERIES WITH EDDIE FISHER (ONE REPUBLIC)
AustralianMusician
November 8, 2016
One Republic drummer Eddie Fisher plays and talks about a Piano Black Renown kit. The newly designed 2016 Gretsch Renown is one of the most versatile
WATCH: EVANS UV1 COATED DRUMHEAD
AustralianMusician
October 18, 2016
The UV1 series is designed for the widest range of sonic possibilities while remaining the most durable single-ply drumhead available. The patented UV-cured coating provides unmatched
LOUISE BARTLE (BLOC PARTY) ON DREAM CYMBALS
AustralianMusician
October 13, 2016
Dream Artist Louise Bartle stopped into the Woodshed during a day off in Toronto while touring the world with Bloc Party! The people at Dream asked
MORE BIG & UGLY CYMBALS FROM SABIAN
AustralianMusician
October 5, 2016
In response to drummers worldwide who asked for more choice from the Big & Ugly collection, SABIAN has just introduced new crash-friendly sizes and hi-hats. Initially
WATCH: BETTER MUSIC’S YAMAHA DTX582K DEMO
AustralianMusician
July 14, 2016
Noof and Jimmy demo the brand new DTX-582 from Yamaha! The flagship of the 502 series, the DTX 582 features DTX-PADs for snare and toms, a
WATCH: VINNIE COLAIUTA 90’S KIT UNBOXING
AustralianMusician
June 28, 2016
The people at Gretsch lovingly restored Vinnie’s Signature Kit from the 90’s. Some of you might recognize it. What better way to welcome him back to
TAMA STAR MAPLE DRUMS with ULYSSES OWENS JR.
AustralianMusician
May 24, 2016
Ulysses Owens Jr. is an American multi Grammy Award winning drummer and percussionist, known for his work with bassist Christian McBride, Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis,and Maceo
PAISTE NEIL PEART TRIBUTE
AustralianMusician
May 17, 2016
Paiste endorsee Joel Stevenett pays tribute to Rush’s Neil Peart on his Signature series kit “In the spirit of inspiration, with a little perspiration and playing
Gretsch Broadkaster: Vintage Vs Modern
AustralianMusician
April 18, 2016
Gretsch Broadkaster: Vintage Vs Modern starring Matt Chamberlain Matt Chamberlain compares his beloved 1940’s Broadkaster to a brand spankin’ new 2016 build. You be the judge.
Vater Drumsticks: Mike Mangini Wicked Piston Demo
AustralianMusician
March 21, 2016
Mike Mangini of Dream Theater explains and demonstrates his new Wicked Piston Drumstick Model by Vater. Ask your local store to stock the Vater Mike Mangini
TAMA ON THE ROAD: SEAN PADDOCK’S SNARE
AustralianMusician
February 15, 2016
Renown American drummer Sean Paddock has watched country artist Kenny Chesney’s tour grow from dingy, smoky clubs of a couple hundred fans to sold out football
NAMM 2016: YAMAHA DRUM PRODUCT
AustralianMusician
January 25, 2016
Yamaha Music Australia’s Nathan Biggin shows us the Recording Custom series drums (developed with Steve Gadd) and KP100 kick tower for DTX electronic drums. Check out
NAMM 2016: ROLAND EL CAJON EC-10
AustralianMusician
January 20, 2016
Unique and versatile, the Roland EL Cajon EC-10 allows cajon players to easily enhance their music with layered electronic sounds. To start, the EC-10 is an
KAT KT4 Spotlight – How To Setup Your KT4 Kit
AustralianMusician
January 18, 2016
Kat Digital Percussion presents the kt4 digital drum set. Check out how to assemble the rack and pads as well as different ways of setting up
SYNCING ROLAND SPDSX PADS WITH V DRUMS
AustralianMusician
November 30, 2015
The folks at Macron Music (Erina, NSW) were lucky enough to welcome Roland V-Drums drum specialist Simon Ayton into their shop as he filmed a world