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IK Multimedia Releases New Urban Sound Libraries for SampleTank

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News IK Multimedia releases The Code: Urban DNA Kits and The Code: Urban R&B Edition, the first 2 volumes in a series of SampleTank libraries created in partnership with sound designer and producer Donald “Don P” Johnson of GOAT Audio. Recapturing the DNA and soul that runs through … Continue reading IK Multimedia Releases New Urban Sound Libraries for SampleTank

Jon Cross Custom Drums Joins UK Drum Show Line-up!

Drummer’s Review New to the exhibition hall for 2023, The UK Drum Show are thrilled to welcome British builder Jon Cross Custom Drums to next years event. Jon Cross custom drums are handmade shells in exotic woods from around the world in stave and segment construction. Snare drums and full kits can be made to … Continue reading Jon Cross Custom Drums Joins UK Drum Show Line-up!

Drummer’s Review Xtra: Reviewed: Balbex Drum Sticks

Drummer’s Review Hailing from the Czech Republic, Balbex have been manufacturing drum sticks for around a quarter of a century and have gradually been branching out to other countries over the years.  Here we have a selection of twelve models from their extensive catalogue of sticks as a taster of their wares. The sticks we … Continue reading Drummer’s Review Xtra: Reviewed: Balbex Drum Sticks

Drumming’s Biggest Names To Play LIVE Tribute to Their Big Band Heroes

Drummer’s Review HITKOR (www.hitkor.com) today announced its first-ever charity event which will take place over two days in mid-October. “A Salute to the Big Band Greats” will feature performances from all-star drummers Peter Erskine, Russ Miller and Dennis Chambers on October 20th and Kirk Covington, Adam Nussbaum, Jeff Hamilton and Steve Smith on October 21. Both … Continue reading Drumming’s Biggest Names To Play LIVE Tribute to Their Big Band Heroes

RTW Appoints Group One as Service Partner in the US

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News RTW, the leading metering company with focus on visualizing audio to let audio engineers take informed decisions in professional broadcast, production, post production and quality control, now expands its service capacity on the East Coast in the US by appointing Group One as its dedicated service partner. … Continue reading RTW Appoints Group One as Service Partner in the US

IK Multimedia Releases X-MONITOR Software for iLoud Precision Studio Monitors

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News IK is pleased to announce the release of X-MONITOR, an advanced control application for iLoud Precision studio monitors that enables voicing selection and extended acoustic adjustments. X-MONITOR for Mac and Windows is the control center for all the advanced features built into iLoud Precision. X-MONITOR is available … Continue reading IK Multimedia Releases X-MONITOR Software for iLoud Precision Studio Monitors

Jump Into Drumming With The Gretsch Energy Series

Drummer’s Review Experiencing your own look, your own sound, your own instrument for the first time means taking care of all the components, putting together cymbals and hardware, and possibly also being disappointed with the setup and sound for the first time. Gretsch, the traditional American company, offers a solution with the ENERGY series! An … Continue reading Jump Into Drumming With The Gretsch Energy Series

AMS & Neve Join Exhibitors at The UK Drum Show 2023

Drummer’s Review The UK Drum Show are thrilled to welcome AMS & Neve to next years show! Visit their booth to gain first hand what you should be looking for when wanting to capture your beat! Ash Soan and 88RLB AMS & Neve specialise in producing the finest equipment for audio professionals worldwide. Neve’s long … Continue reading AMS & Neve Join Exhibitors at The UK Drum Show 2023

BeatConnect Raises CA $3M In Early Investment Round To Shape Future Of Virtual Music Tech

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News BeatConnect, the digital collaboration-based music platform, has closed a successful initial investment round, raising CA$3M (US$2.2M) from major players. Lead investor FICC (Fonds d’investissement de la culture et des communications) and its partners have contributed a total of CA$1.4M. Angel investor network Anges Québec joins them with … Continue reading BeatConnect Raises CA $3M In Early Investment Round To Shape Future Of Virtual Music Tech

John Bastianelli appointed as Slate Digital CEO

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Following on from the Slate Digital acquisition announcement on October 3rd, Audiotonix have today confirmed John Bastianelli as the new CEO of Slate Digital. John brings a wealth of technology and creative expertise to the role, with 30 years’ experience as a professional audio industry executive, music … Continue reading John Bastianelli appointed as Slate Digital CEO