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Mike Dolbear To Present Zoom Masterclasses With Thomas Lang – Monday 14th Sept

Drummer’s Review Mike Dolbear, educator and ambassador for all things drumming, is to present a Zoom Masterclass with the one and only Thomas Lang, Monday 14th September at 8pm UK, 3pm ET, Midday PT. With drummers presently unable to attend clinics or masterclasses, Mike wanted to use this online platform to present some great sounding, … Continue reading Mike Dolbear To Present Zoom Masterclasses With Thomas Lang – Monday 14th Sept

‘Get It Started’ Livestream With Daru Jones, Now On Drum Network

Drummer’s Review Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) is launching a brand new live stream show called ‘Get It Started’ with Grammy Award-winning drummer, Daru Jones. PDP’s ‘Get It Started’ is the place for drummers looking to take their music career to the next level.  The live stream will include a wide range of topics, and … Continue reading ‘Get It Started’ Livestream With Daru Jones, Now On Drum Network

Harley Benton G212A-FR Active Cabinet: A portable, affordable full range combo

This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music. gearnews.com The digital tone revolution has given us new ways of playing live using great tones without having to lug around a lot of analogue gear. Harley Benton has just introduced a new combo amp designed for guitarists … Continue reading Harley Benton G212A-FR Active Cabinet: A portable, affordable full range combo

CEntrance PortCaster Audio Interface: Broadcasting made easy?

This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music. gearnews.com If you podcast or live stream, then the new PortCaster by CEntrance could be for you! Full of clever and useful features, we take a look at this well-priced podcasting solution… CEntrance PortCaster Podcasting and live streaming … Continue reading CEntrance PortCaster Audio Interface: Broadcasting made easy?

Relive those 8-bit game soundtracks with the NES Poly Chiptune Synthesizer

This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music. gearnews.com With more than a passing resemblance to a games console cartridge the NES Poly looks like a classic box of chiptune noise. Hours left on Kickstarter – grab one before they’re gone! NES Poly Chiptune Synthesizer You … Continue reading Relive those 8-bit game soundtracks with the NES Poly Chiptune Synthesizer

Champion Wind & Brass Release New Instrument Care Kits

Brass and Woodwind – Music Instrument News British woodwind and brass brand Champion are pleased to announce the launch of their new instrument care kits. Available for clarinet, alto/soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet and trombone – each care kit contains relevant Champion instrument care and maintenance oils, lubricants, cloths, brushes, and other essentials for keeping … Continue reading Champion Wind & Brass Release New Instrument Care Kits

Korg Krome EX Copper Now Available

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Now available in a brand-new color, the KROME EX synthesizer is a real workhorse that features high-quality sounds you can use right away with an emphasis on “future basics”—all packed into a lightweight, portable design. This is a special-edition KROME EX that sports a vibrant copper-coloured … Continue reading Korg Krome EX Copper Now Available

Best Sample Packs This Week: Classic quartet, free piano, 90s metal drums, house loops

This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music. gearnews.com This week’s best sample packs include a beautiful string quartet that you can conduct yourself, a free grand piano with a number of interesting controls, the heaviest of 90s metal drums, and a well-rounded pack of heavy … Continue reading Best Sample Packs This Week: Classic quartet, free piano, 90s metal drums, house loops

Best free plug-ins this week: Spectral Attractors, Defiant WT and A1TriggerGate

This article is from an external source and may contain external links not controlled by Empeda Music. gearnews.com This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins brings you an awesome new Max for Live device and two classics: a wavetable synth and a gate sequencer. Here’s Spectral Attractors, Defiant WT and A1TriggerGate. Head over to … Continue reading Best free plug-ins this week: Spectral Attractors, Defiant WT and A1TriggerGate