Akai Professional Unveils MPC One Retro Standalone

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers today announced the latest addition to their standalone MPC hardware lineup, MPC One Retro. The MPC One Retro retains the modern standalone MPC workflow while revisiting the legendary MPC look that defined generations of music … Continue reading Akai Professional Unveils MPC One Retro Standalone

An “Evening with Baard Kolstad” Livestream Event Review – May 11th, 2021

Modern Drummer Magazine by Josh Buchignani Baard Kolstad kicked off his “Evening with Baard Kolstad” livestream on Saturday May 8th with an explosive playthrough of “The Sky is Red” from Leprous, the progressive metal group that Baard has been the drummer for since 2013. This track consists of a wide dynamic range and meticulous syncopation … Continue reading An “Evening with Baard Kolstad” Livestream Event Review – May 11th, 2021

Modal SKULPTsynth SE Now Shipping

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just confirmed the immediate availability of the SKULPTsynth SE from all Modal resellers internationally. Fusing a slim form factor with traditionally coloured, black and white touch keypads, easier to read front panel descriptors and improved built quality, SKULPTsynth … Continue reading Modal SKULPTsynth SE Now Shipping

Arturia Keystep Pro Refined

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Arturia has unveiled the latest free firmware update (V 2.0) of their do-it-all MIDI controller powerhouse, KeyStep Pro. This 2.0 firmware version will bring a generous set of new performance-oriented features along with further stability & workflow improvements. KeyStep Pro’s performance, production, and pure musical creation … Continue reading Arturia Keystep Pro Refined

Red Dot Award 2021 for LD Systems and Gravity

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News The Adam Hall Group can once again look forward to receiving multiple Red Dot Awards in the Product Design category in 2021. An impressive four products were awarded the internationally renowned Red Dot Award 2021: the LD Systems MAUI® i1 installation column speaker, the DQOR® installation speaker … Continue reading Red Dot Award 2021 for LD Systems and Gravity

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 32: Narada Michael Walden & Tony Coleman

Modern Drummer Magazine In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Tony Coleman. Coleman has had an illustrious career touring the world with B.B. King, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Albert Collins, Etta James, James Cotton, Katie Webster, Z.Z. Hill, O.V. Wright and Buddy Guy. In this part 1 of the interview … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 32: Narada Michael Walden & Tony Coleman

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Harmonica

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about preconceptions about learning harmonica especially when you’re just getting started. I certainly know that I did. I also know that a lot of these preconceptions probably held me back and stopped me from improving as fast as I wanted to. … Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Harmonica

Mapex Armory Shell Pack (2021) – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a Mapex Armory series ‘Rock’ shell pack, featuring… 22″ x 18″ bass drum, 10″ x 8″ rack tom, 12″ x 9″ rack tom, 16″ x 16″ floor tom, 14″ x 5.5″ ‘Tomahawk’ Steel shelled snare, Rainforrest Burst finish (new for 2021), SONIClear bearing edges, tom suspension mounts & floor … Continue reading Mapex Armory Shell Pack (2021) – Drummer’s Review