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Gretsch Drums Introduces The Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum

Drummer’s Review Drum phenom Gergo Borlai and Gretsch Drums have teamed up to develop a very unique addition to the USA metal snare drum range. Together, they created what he describes as a “sensitive, multifunctional, loud and limitless” snare drum – the Gergo Borlai Signature Snare (GAS42514-GB). This instrument, one of the more distinctive in … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Introduces The Gergo Borlai Signature Snare Drum

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers

Modern Drummer Magazine In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews Dennis Chambers. Chambers has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Mike Stern, CAB, Greg Howe, and many others. In this part 1 of the interview, Dennis Chambers takes us through his childhood, family, his influences in drumming, and much more. … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 42: Narada Michael Walden & Dennis Chambers

What is embouchure? Lip-Pursing, Tongue-Blocking or U-Blocking?

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be answering a great harmonica question from Rafael – What is embouchure? Lip-Pursing, Tongue-Blocking or U-Blocking? Complete Beginner? Join my FREE 4 Week Blues Harmonica Foundation eCourse by clicking here. Harmonica School Serious about improving on harmonica? Check out My Online Harmonica School … Continue reading What is embouchure? Lip-Pursing, Tongue-Blocking or U-Blocking?

VOX Telstar 2020 – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a VOX Telstar 2020 kit, featuring… 18″+ 12″ x 13″ bass drum, 14″ x 5.5″ snare drum, 13″ x 7.5″ rack tom, 16″ x 15.5″ floor tom, Silver ‘Crocodile Skin’-like wrap finish, Alderwood shells (snare & toms), Russian birch (bass drum), 6-ply, 7mm thick shells all around, … Continue reading VOX Telstar 2020 – Drummer’s Review

Latin Percussion Launches Grammy Winner Tony Succar Signature Timbales

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) is proud to announce the release of two-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Tony Succar’s, Signature Timbales. The eye-catching LP drums are based on the ever-popular Tito Puente model, and feature a stunning combination of Rainbow Chrome over brass shells complemented with Black Nickel hardware and stealthy Black LP drum heads.  … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches Grammy Winner Tony Succar Signature Timbales

Sequential Adds Patch Morphing to Pro 3 Multi-filter Mono Synth

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Sequential have announced a major enhancement to their acclaimed Pro 3 multi-filter mono synth — patch morphing. Users can now morph between two different sounds using one of the synthesizer’s many real-time controllers such as its mod wheel, touch slider, or key pressure. This provides many … Continue reading Sequential Adds Patch Morphing to Pro 3 Multi-filter Mono Synth

Sequential Delivers 32 New Wavetables and 128 New Sounds for Pro 3 Synth

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Sequential have released a major enhancement to their acclaimed Pro 3 multi-filter mono synth — a full set of 32 new wavetables that significantly expand its sound palette. As a hybrid instrument, the Pro 3 features two VCOs plus a third, digital wavetable oscillator. The new … Continue reading Sequential Delivers 32 New Wavetables and 128 New Sounds for Pro 3 Synth