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2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
Modern Drummer Magazine Join the fun on the high seas with the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele on their second annual Dance and Jazz Party Cruise. Swing with us for 6 nights of exclusive themed shows for listening and dancing with the legendary Big Band Classics of Basie, Ellington, Miller, and … Continue reading 2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
Latest News Items
UJAM Introduces Virtual Pianist RELIC
Pro Audio and Studio Archives | Music Instrument News The innovative virtual instrument company, co-founded by Hans Zimmer, announces its newest music software designed for today’s digital production workflow. Virtual Pianist RELIC is now available to explore. Making musical instruments approachable and accessible for all is UJAM’s mission. The German-based company has reached artists worldwide … Continue reading UJAM Introduces Virtual Pianist RELIC
IK Multimedia’s New Liberty Upright Joins the Award-winning Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection
Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News IK Multimedia releases Liberty Upright, the latest addition to IK’s groundbreaking Pianoverse virtual instrument, which combines the world’s finest concert-grade pianos with inspiring cinematic effects. For subscribers, Liberty Upright is included with the Pianoverse update released today through the IK Product Manager. It’s also available … Continue reading IK Multimedia’s New Liberty Upright Joins the Award-winning Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection
New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones
Modern Drummer Magazine Part One with Daru Jones ft. MarkNoxx as NoxxJones out Today Part Two with Daru Jones ft. DJ J. Rocc out Next Week Both Sessions Produced by Dweezil Zappa Today, Cardboard Sessions releases the first of two new episodes featuring GRAMMY Award winner Daru Jones. The first, “Stay Off The Streets Pt. 2”, out … Continue reading New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones
The Number ONE Thing Holding you back on harmonica
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I am going to talk about the number ONE thing holding you back on harmonica – ambition! It is a great thing but it might be the one thing holding you back from actually improving on the harmonica. Watch this video to see how you can start making … Continue reading The Number ONE Thing Holding you back on harmonica
Tascam’s New Studio and Live Recording Console With Audio Interface
Pro Audio and Studio Archives | Music Instrument News Tascam is delighted to announce the launch of a new flagship to its MODEL Recording Console Series – MODEL 2400. Like the other products in the series, the Model 2400 combines an analogue mixing console with a multitrack recorder and an audio interface with DAW control. … Continue reading Tascam’s New Studio and Live Recording Console With Audio Interface
Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos
Pianos – Keyboard and Synths Archives | Music Instrument News Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family of stage pianos for professional performers. Building on the foundations of previous generation models, these powerful instruments offer players expanded creative capabilities with new world-class piano sounds. In addition … Continue reading Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos
Vicky O’Neon Interview
Drummer’s Review It’s five past ten in the evening in Finland, but it’s as bright as mid-afternoon as I sit down to chat with the amazing Vicky O’Neon, about her late start with drums, her passion for electronics, and her dream gig, for the future, maybe. What got you into drums as a player, before … Continue reading Vicky O’Neon Interview
Harrison Audio Announces LiveTrax Recording & Virtual Soundcheck Software
Pro Audio and Studio Archives | Music Instrument News Harrison Audio adds LiveTrax, an agile new recording solution for live sound engineers, to its roster of specialized software offerings for modern studio and stage settings. Developed in consultation with live sound engineers for live sound engineers, LiveTrax by Harrison Audio is an efficient multitrack recording … Continue reading Harrison Audio Announces LiveTrax Recording & Virtual Soundcheck Software
Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson
Modern Drummer Magazine Buzz Roll Studies: 8th Notes With Buzz Rolls In Joe Morello’s book Master Studies, he details different techniques to develop control on the drums. These exercises develop technique, control, and will help you develop different vocabulary from the different sounds we can produce with our hands. This chapter is not only about developing … Continue reading Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson
Problem with the 2 draw?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I’m going to talk about the most common issue for beginner harmonica players – a “broken” 2 hole draw. All the other notes seem to work fine but that note either sounds strained or doesn’t sound at all. Watch this lesson to find out how to fix your … Continue reading Problem with the 2 draw?
Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Drummer’s Review
Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review featuring a selection of Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads. Filmed June 2024 (scroll down for recording & equipment details). Featuring… Constructed from Adoro’s patented fibre mixture, Coated underside for tone control, Roughened batter side for brush playing. Adoro Says…”Heritage heads mimic the sound of calf heads, and reduce … Continue reading Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Drummer’s Review
Latest News Items:
- 2024 Les DeMerle Little Big Band “Dance & Jazz Party Cruise”
- UJAM Introduces Virtual Pianist RELIC
- IK Multimedia’s New Liberty Upright Joins the Award-winning Pianoverse Virtual Instrument Collection
- New Cardboard Sessions Featuring Grammy Award Winning Drummer Daru Jones
- The Number ONE Thing Holding you back on harmonica
- Tascam’s New Studio and Live Recording Console With Audio Interface
- Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos
- Vicky O’Neon Interview
- Harrison Audio Announces LiveTrax Recording & Virtual Soundcheck Software
- Celebrating Joe Morello’s birthday with a free lesson
- Problem with the 2 draw?
- Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Drummer’s Review
- Ringo Starr’s 84th Birthday Celebration
- Hohner vs Lee Oskar
- Hand in Hand Distribution Announces Exclusive Distribution for Studiologic in the UK
- Hand in Hand Distribution Announces Exclusive Distribution for Studiologic in the UK
- 4th Annual Music City Drum Show
- Stagg Myra Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Review
- Jim Chapin’s Independence Week
- Natal Beaded Hammered Steel Snare Drum – Coming Soon
- Paiste 602 Series Flat Rides – Coming Soon
- Mapex Comet Series Complete Starter Package – Coming Soon
- Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads – Coming Soon
- DWe Now Available in Europe
- Is the Hohner Special 20 Still worth it in 2024?
- Review – Korg MPS10
- Korg MPS10 – Drummer’s Review
- Introducing the RANE PERFORMER: Where Precision Meets Innovation in DJ Technology
- Jobeky Joins Exhibits at The UK Drum Show 2024
- iLoud MTM MKII Now Shipping
- SONOR Presents Benny Greb Brass Brand
- 3 Most Common Misconceptions about Harmonica
- Punk Legends Unite at Goldenvoice’s No Values Festival
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: Second Weekend Highlights
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: First Weekend Highlights
- Erica Synths Launches MKI x ES Labor
- Engine DJ Announces Version 4.0: The latest era in Embedded DJ Software
- Ludwig Concert Series Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review
- SONOR Drums Welcomes Trey Gray to Artist Roster
- New Colours For Porter & Davies Thrones
- Xvive launches the PX Portable 3-Channel Personal Mixer
- Stop Making These 3 Mistakes Now!!
- Sennheiser Group Looks Back On Successful 2023 Fiscal Year
- RTW Unleashes the Full Potential of TouchControl 5 for Everyone
- Kenny Aronoff in Clinic celebrating 50 years of Tama Drums hosted by Guitar Center
- Xvive launches the PX Portable 3-Channel Personal Mixer
- ZamplerSounds release the Ethnic Ambience Bundle
- 3 Essential Beginner Blues Harmonica Licks
- Erica Synths Announces Bullfrog Drums
- Rohema Introduce 5A and 5B Fusion Sticks
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