Category Archives: News

Mapex Mars Series Be-Bop Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a Mapex Mars Series Be-Bop shell pack, featuring… 18″ x 14″ bass drum, 10″ x 7″ rack tom, 14″ x 12″ floor tom, 14″ x 5″ matching snare drum, 6.2mm, 7-ply 100% birch shells, Mapex SONIClear bearing edges throughout, Bonewood wrap finish, SONIClear tom suspension mount, Triple flanged (snare/toms) & … Continue reading Mapex Mars Series Be-Bop Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

The harmonic minor scale: an extensive guide

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Oftentimes music can express those things that we as humans can not say. Even more often when musicians write music, they will try and express something that doesn’t quite exist in the real world – a frightening image, a haunting chill, or a difficult memory or unrequited … Continue reading The harmonic minor scale: an extensive guide

The Subways Drummer Camille Phillips Welcomed To The Mapex Drums Family

Drummer’s Review Mapex Drums are proud to welcome Camille Phillips of The Subways to their artist family! Cutting her teeth with hard study, local gigs and inspirations including Chad Smith and Dave Grohl, Camille started her professional playing career with The Ramonas before recently bringing her high-energy drumming to rock band The Subways. Camille Phillips … Continue reading The Subways Drummer Camille Phillips Welcomed To The Mapex Drums Family

Gamechanger Audio Presents The MOTOR Synth MKII

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Audio electronics inventors Gamechanger Audio return to Berlin to present the newest version of their electro-mechanical desktop synthesizer – MOTOR Synth MKII. The company has expanded on features and the overall capability of its unique technology. Separate multi-mode analog filters, redesigned modulation section, and additional digital … Continue reading Gamechanger Audio Presents The MOTOR Synth MKII

IK Multimedia releases UNO Synth Pro Black Edition

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News IK Multimedia releases UNO Synth Pro Black Edition. IK’s award-winning true analog synthesizer now sports a bold new look. Featuring classic analog sound, incredible flexibility, an inspiring workflow and complete connectivity, this little black synth is perfect for every occasion. Inside and out are all the sound-shaping … Continue reading IK Multimedia releases UNO Synth Pro Black Edition

Audio-Technica Delivers Value And Performance With New 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear System

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Audio-Technica has unveiled its new ATW-3255 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor system, designed to be an affordable, durable IEM solution that delivers professional sound quality and features to all levels of performers and venues. Easy to use and offering dependable RF alongside its exemplary sonic performance, the … Continue reading Audio-Technica Delivers Value And Performance With New 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear System

Drummers Limbering Up For DrumathonLIVE 2022

Drummer’s Review DrumathonLIVE 2022, the event for all drummers is set to raise millions for mental health charities, live streamed on social media channels the full week between 14th – 21st May 2022. Having now raised over £200k to date, DrumathonLIVE is the creation of husband and wife musicians Errol Kennedy, the original drummer with … Continue reading Drummers Limbering Up For DrumathonLIVE 2022

Orchestral Tools Announces TIME Macro and Micro Bundle on SINE Player

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Sample library developers Orchestral Tools have announced that their innovative TIME series collections are now available on SINE player as a discounted bundle. Combined, the two libraries offer a unique new set of sonic and rhythmic palettes to the orchestra that emphasize a palpable sense of motion and feeling … Continue reading Orchestral Tools Announces TIME Macro and Micro Bundle on SINE Player

Oberheim Returns to Operations and Releases First New Synth in 35 Years

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News In a momentous industry development, Oberheim Electronics, one of the most venerated names in synthesizer design, has announced its return to operation to meet the rising global demand for its instruments. Today, the company is launching its first new product, the OB-X8: an eight-voice polyphonic analog … Continue reading Oberheim Returns to Operations and Releases First New Synth in 35 Years