The Mapex P710TW Double Bass Drum Pedal

Every first step is a big deal and your first bass drum pedal is no exception. It has to be fast, rugged and, of course, look cool! The new Mapex P710 (single) and the P710TW (double) bass drum pedals are changing the rules on what an “entry level” pedal is supposed to be. If the P710′s beaters look familiar, they should. Mapex has incorporated several features found on the Falcon and Raptor pedals, like a smaller footprint and quick and easy adjustment points.

Features
•Double Chain Drive
•Solid Steel Base Plate
•Reversible Beater Head
•Smaller Footprint (113 mm wide

Vic Firth’s Signature Series Dave Weckl Drumstick – The SDW

Barrel tip for broad cymbal sound. Fast‚ with great leverage. Available in wood or nylon tip.
L = 16 1/4″ | Dia. = .560

For the last 20 years, Dave Weckl has maintained a reputation amongst his fans and peers as one of the very finest musicians on the contemporary music scene today.

Weckl was born in St. Louis, receiving his first drum set at age eight and developing his playing style by listening to drummers like Buddy Rich, as well as R&B grooves. After a couple of years in college, he became involved in the New York jazz scene, eventually joining a fusion group called Nitesprite, where he attracted the attention of Peter Erskine. It was Peter who recommended Dave for his first ‘big gig’ in town with a group called French Toast, forerunner to the Michel Camilo band, which has been recorded quite extensively over the years.

In 1985 Michael Brecker suggested that Chick Corea check out Dave for his new Elektric Band, he was forming. That was the beginning of a 7 year relationship with both the Elektric and Akoustic Bands, where 9 recordings and 3 videos were produced, including a Grammy for the initial Akoustic Band release. The Elektric Band showcased Dave’s spectacular drumming and innovative use of both electric and acoustic drums, bringing him world

www.daveweckl.com

Zildjian’s Gen16 AE Cymbals won the prestigious “Best in Show” award at NAMM Fest 2011! While electronic drums and percussion have been around for years, the AE Cymbal is a completely new twist that uses established technology to create essentially a completely new instrument. “The Acoustic Electric Cymbal is capable of creating a wide range of sounds, from that of a classic Zildjian cymbal to some very non-traditional sounds,” explains Zildjian’s VP of New Business & Product Development, John Roderick. “For drummers, it will have an inspirational impact akin to what the acoustic electric guitar has done for guitarists.”

Unlike most existing electronic percussion systems, the AE Cymbal is not a sample trigger device. Instead, it’s an actual cymbal, and plays like one, but at reduced volume levels, utilizing a unique dual microphone and DSP engine to amplify and model the cymbal’s output.

“One of the most important things for us in creating the AE Cymbal was that it had to feel and play like a real cymbal,” says Paul Francis, Zildjian’s Director of R&D. “Most of what’s currently available for drummers are rubberized, cymbal-shaped trigger pads, and they typically lack the feel and responsiveness of a real cymbal. For us at Zildjian, we’ve always been about the real feel.”

At the NAMM show, seven music retail experts toured the Convention Center for three days to select the best and brightest offerings, and selected Gen16′s revolutionary Acoustic Electric (AE) Cymbals as one of the breakout hits of NAMM 2011. Even before the show’s official opening, Internet blogs and forums were buzzing with anticipation over Gen16’s innovative new products, fueling a steady stream of crowds around the Gen16 booth throughout every hour of the show’s four days.

Unlike MIDI trigger pads, Gen16′s AE Cymbals are real acoustic cymbals that sound and respond just like a traditional cymbal, but play at less than a quarter of the volume. A patented dual microphone system and sophisticated digital signal processing enables the AE Cymbal to create a range of natural cymbal sounds without the use of sampling or MIDI.

“The AE Cymbal represents a true paradigm shift for musicians,” says John Roderick, Zildjian”s VP of New Business and Product Development. “It’s an entirely new instrument, much like the Fender Rhodes was to the acoustic piano, or the electric bass to the upright bass, and we believe it will have a comparable influence on musicians and their music.” Look for the AE Cymbals in stores near you later this year.

The AE Cymbals are one of several innovative products introduced by Gen16 at NAMM. The Digital Vault library of high-quality samples of Zildjian’s most rare and sought-after cymbals was released earlier in 2010. Other Gen16 products announced that will soon be available included the AE Rack, a revolutionary new hardware system for acoustic and electric drums and percussion, the interactive Groove Player app for iPad and iPhone, and the new Gen16Grooves.com online store which will be live soon.

Zildjian CEO Craigie Zildjian summed it up. “The Zildjian company has been making cymbals since 1623, making us one of the world’s oldest family-owned businesses,” she says. “With Gen16, we’re making a bold and definitive statement for Zildjian in the 21st century.” 

As Francis Zildjian explains, the original concept for a low-volume acoustic cymbal was proposed by Korg.

“They came up with the basic perforation pattern and approached us to perfect the design. We did extensive testing to create a perforation pattern that would maintain the integrity of an actual cymbal. We also worked to develop the right alloy formula that could deliver the feel, sound and durability we needed, and could be manufactured in a wide range of sizes and shapes.”

Amplifying the cymbal was a challenge of a different magnitude. “We came up with a dual microphone system we liked, but there were other challenges,” says Product Specialist Chris Ryan. “One of the biggest was to determine how to best implement signal processing into the mix, as well as how to make the microphone work with most cymbal setups and hardware.”

The Gen16 team began a painstaking process of designing the pickup housing and refining the tone modeling and signal processing system that would ultimately become the AE Cymbal System. After many months of programming, the system was ready for the true “acid test.”

“Leon Chiappini, our master cymbal tester, and Paul Francis had to give their approvals of each of the sounds,” says Ryan.

“Leon has been at Zildjian since the early 1960s, and learned his craft under Avedis and Armand Zildjian. And Paul’s been our head of R&D for years and has designed and tested more than his share of cymbals. Both of them are pretty much capable of identifying any type of cymbal blindfolded. When Leon and Paul gave their approval, we knew we’d done it. Then we knew we’d created something really special.”

Stay tuned to www.Gen-16.com and Zildjian.com for more to come.

View videos of current Gen16 products on the Gen16 Video Page. You can also see an interview from NAMM with Ask Our Musicians by logging onto the Zildjian website: http://zildjian.com/News-Events/2011/1/Gen16-AE-Cymbals

LP Accents – Armando Peraza Series Bongos

Armando Peraza: PART OF THE LP INNER CIRCLE

Born in Havana, Cuba, and one of the most revered icons in the world of percussion, Armando Peraza is a legendary master on both congas and bongos. Upon arriving in New York City in 1949, he quickly built a reputation of amazingly fast, complicated handwork, experimental techniques and showmanship. During his prolific career, which has spanned more than 60 years, Armando Peraza has performed on more than 100 albums, written over 40 songs and performed/recorded with such musical icons as George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Santana, Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Mingus and Billie Holiday. In 2003, LP unveiled the LP Accents Armando Peraza Signature Series Congas and Bongos as a tribute to this percussion legend.

• Integrated artistic shell finish is molded into the drum, helping to preserve the look and beauty of the drum
• Virtually indestructible, with steel reinforced bearing edges molded into the fiberglass to provide maximum strength
• Plated cast aluminum bottoms
• 5/16″ diameter tuning lugs have been carefully formed to hug the shell, making them as comfortable for playing as possible
• 7-1/4″ and 8-5/8″ hand selected, natural rawhide heads
• Available in gold tone finish with LP Comfort Curve® II Rims

Alesis DM6 USB Kit

The perfect choice for aspiring drummers everywhere.
Get more than you ever thought possible with the DM6 USB Kit.

The Alesis DM6 USB Kit (Formerly DM6 Kit) highlights the best of Alesis’ 20 years of experience in professional electronic percussion gear. This electronic drum set features a completely new sound module with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. Its pads feel great and its hardware and rack system are high quality.

UNMISTAKABLE ALESIS FEEL

Like all Alesis drum sets, the DM6 USB Kit features realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces. To reduce vibration feedback, we selected natural rubber drum and cymbal surfaces for the DM6 USB Kit’s pads. This five-piece kit gets you started on a dual-zone snare pad for two-sound compatibility. You can dial in a snare drum sound in the center and a rim click, rimshot, or something totally different like a cowbell on the rim!

The DM6 USB Kit also comes with three tom pads, an upright kick drum pad, hi-hat, crash, and ride cymbal pads. It even comes with an Alesis bass drum pedal and the kick pad is compatible with any single or double bass drum pedal for your personal feel.

OUTSTANDING SOUND

The DM6 module features an internal collection of top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds that will blow you away. You can edit and save your drum kits for custom sounds. You get 10 presets and 5 custom slots. In addition to the sounds in the DM6 module, there’s a USB output that sends the notes you play out as MIDI signal, so you can use the DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum-module software such as BFD, Toontrack, or Reason for a limitless collection of sounds.

The DM6 has headphone and amplifier outputs so you can play quietly in phones or connect up and rock out. You can also connect your iPod or CD player and mix it in with the DM6′s stereo input jack.

PRACTICE TOOLS

The DM6 module has a metronome, an essential tool for keeping steady time whether you’re practicing alone or with a band. The DM6 also has a built-in sequencer with 40 preset music tracks for play along.

RUGGED HARDWARE

A drumset is only as strong as its weakest link. The DM6 USB Kit mounts on a heavy-duty aluminum rack. The standard 1 1/2″ tubing enables you to add on with Alesis and other brands’ clamps and mounts. The kit also comes with a full set of mounting hardware and cables, as well as rugged kick drum and hi-hat pedals.

•Five-piece electronic drumset with DM6 drum-sound module

•DM6 module contains 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds

•Realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces

•Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)

•15 programmable drum sets

•Dual-zone snare pad for rim click and rimshot capability

•USB-MIDI output for use with drum-module software

•Connect your iPod or CD player and mix it in with 1/8″ input

•Velocity sensitive for natural, musical response

•Comes with bass drum pedal and drumsticks

Key Features

Includes:

•(1) DM6 drum sound module

•(1) DMPad Kick Pad with stand

•(1) DMPedal single kick pedal

•(1) DMHat Pedal hi-hat pedal

•(1) DMPad 8″ Dual-Zone Pad

•(3) DMPad 8″ Single-Zone Pads

•(3) DMPad 12″ Cymbals

•(1) ProRack complete with mounting hardware

•(1) DM6 Kit cable snake

•(1) Drum key

•(2) Drumsticks

•(1) Assembly instructions/quick start guide

DM6 USB Kit Pads

•DMPad Kick Pad with stand (with pedal)

•DMHat Pedal hi-hat controller (open/closed)

•DMPad 8″ Dual-Zone Pad (snare)

•3 DMPad 8″ Single-Zone Pads (toms)

•3 DMPad 12″ Cymbals (hi-hat, crash, and ride)

DM6 Module

•Kits: 10 Preset, 5 User Kits

•Patterns: 40 Preset, 1 User

•Sounds: 108

•Inputs: 1/8″ stereo mix-in, 25-pin D-sub for cable snake

•Outputs: 1/8″ stereo master, 1/8″ headphone

•USB for trigger-to-MIDI interface

•Power: 9V AC, adapter included

BFD is a trademark of FXpansion Audio UK Ltd.
Toontrack is a registered trademark of Toontrack.
Reason is a trademark of Propellerhead Software AB.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The Mapex Meridian Birch 5-Piece Drum Kit

• Like its maple counterpart, the Meridian Birch employs the same lightweight and ergonomic isolated tom mounting system for maximum resonance and sustain. The Meridian’s thin Birch shells offer plenty of attack and remarkably bright tone. The result is astounding projection and cutting power.
• Additionally, the unique Mapex off-the-shell design and single-point-of-contact lugs distribute tension evenly across the shell for even better resonance and sustain.
• As these drums know they are in for some serious action, all Meridian Birch sets come with all-new, feature-rich Mapex 700 Series hardware.
• This set is a combination of a compact 20×18 bass drum. 10×8 and 12×9 rack toms run across the top down to the 14×14 floor and 14×5.5 snare.
• The shells are powerful in so many ways. When recording the range for our product demo’s, we grew increasingly impressed with it’s tone as the session went on. The Birch shells give such a clear, pronounced tone and show ultimate versatility, it seemed their potential had no end!
• Finishes on this range also keep getting better and better, this year has seen some of the most stunning, lustrous finishes yet, couple that with great configurations and you’re onto a winner.

HARDWARE PACK INCL:
B700A – Boom Cymbal Stand
C700A – Straight Cymbal Stand 
H700A – Hi Hat Stand 
S700A – Snare Stand 
TH676 – Double Tom Holder
P700 – Bass Drum Pedal

•6-ply all birch, 7.2mm toms and snares, 7.2mm bass drum
•Newly engineered Isolated Tom Mount System (ITS)
•Newly designed lug with smaller footprint for lower overall mass
•Eight coat, hand-sanded, high gloss lacquer finish
•Redesigned bass drum tom mount with built-in adapter for optional boom

The Alesis PercPad

Overview

Add percussion, drums, and electronic sounds to any drum setup. The PercPad enables you to add four drum pads and an optional kick trigger to your acoustic or electronic kit or percussion setup. It’s compact, easy to fit into tight setups, easy to use, and it contains sounds that are perfect for accessorizing standard drumsets.

COMPACT CONFIGURATION

The PercPad has four velocity-sensitive pads, a kick input, and high-quality internal sounds, all in a compact size that’s the perfect choice for drummers and other instrumentalists looking to start incorporating electronic percussion into their setups.

Unlike massive, overcomplicated multi-percussion units, the PercPad is specifically designed to be small and self-contained with just what you need and nothing you don’t.

FLEXIBLE MOUNTING

You can mount the PercPad on a standard snare drum stand, on any stand or rack using the Module Mount (sold separately), or place on a tabletop surface such as a percussion table, studio workstation, or DJ rig.

UNIVERSAL SOUNDS

The PercPad has a collection of acoustic and electronic drum and percussion that are perfectly suited to the needs of drummers and percussionists. You’ll find ready-to-play acoustic and electronic drums and percussion from Latin America and Asia that perfect for complimenting your drums.

You can easily tune and edit sounds, and assign any sound to any pad, or to the kick input. If the internal sound library doesn’t contain the sounds you need, the PercPad has a MIDI connection to you can use it to trigger sounds from any MIDI sound module or software on Mac or PC.

CONNECT UP

You can connect the PercPad to amplifiers, PA and recording systems with the standard dual 1/4-inch outputs, and monitor on your favorite headphones. The kick input works with most kick pads and triggers including the DMPad and RealHead Kick Pads.

Add some new sounds to your kit today with the PercPad.

Key Features

•The most compact, most-affordable multi-pad instrument

•Built-in library of the most in-demand sounds

•Four velocity-sensitive pads and a kick input for instant expansion of any drumset or percussion rig

•Fits a standard snare stand, sits tabletop, or mounts on any stand or rack using the

•Module Mount (sold separately)

•Tune and edit sounds, and assign them to any of the four pads or the kick input

•MIDI output for use as a controller for triggering sound modules and software

Includes:

•PercPad multi-pad percussion instrument

•Power supply

•Quick start guide

Specifications /Sounds

AUDIO OUTPUTS

•2 x 1/4″ Main

•1/4″ TRS Headphone

CONTROL

•1/4″ kick trigger input (switch/piezo switchable)

•MIDI Out (DIN)

SOUNDS

• 1 Clap
• 2 Finger Snap
• 3 Cowbell High
• 4 Cowbell Low
• 5 Triangle Muted
• 6 Triangle Open
• 7 Tambourine
• 8 Wind Chimes
• 9 Sleighbells
• 10 Claves
• 11 Block
• 12 Jawbone
• 13 Studio Shaker
• 14 Live Shaker
• 15 Electro Tom Hex
• 16 Timbale
• 17 Conga Slap
• 18 Conga Open
• 19 Electro Kick 8
• 20 Electro Kick 9
• 21 Electro Kick Hex
• 22 Electro Snare 8
• 23 Electro Snare 9
• 24 Electro Snare Hex
• 25 Electro Crack Hex

Overview

Out of the box and onto the stage.

 Compact, quiet, quick to set up, with true, natural sound, the DM8 USB Kit brings Alesis quality to drummers and studios. Whether you need quiet practice, tracking quickly into software, or fast on-stage setup, the DM8 USB Kit is a perfect choice.

TRUE SOUND

The DM8 USB Kit features the barrier-shattering DM8 high-definition drum module with Dynamic Articulation™. Our latest drum module in a line now spanning 20 years, the DM8 builds on the success of the top-of-the-line DM10. The DM8 shares the DM10’s essential architecture, including playback of genuine recordings of real drums and cymbals and advanced Dynamic Articulation™ multi-samples.

You’ll find the DM8 to be packed with over 750 first-call studio and live drums and cymbals, dozens of play-along tracks, and an advanced metronome for practice and performance. The DM8 features professional audio and trigger inputs and outputs including USB MIDI for expansive flexibility and connection to a wide range of sounds and controllers.

It’s an ultra-compact module, which means integrating components of the DM8 USB Kit – or the entire setup – into acoustic drum setups and percussion rigs is easy and comfortable. Imagine adding electronic, percussion and rare, ethnic sounds without giving up the organic, primal power of an acoustic set.

Never before has so much power been offered in a drum module this compact, at such an affordable price.

QUIET DOWN

Whether you want to practice late night, or just keep the studio noise down, the rubberized pads of the DM8 USB Kit keep the acoustic noise down, while still giving you the ability to crank it up!

The DM8 USB Kit features a dual-zone snare, three toms, and a rugged kick pad. You can use virtually any single or double kick pedal for the pedal feel you prefer. The snare and tom pads mount on standard 10.5mm L-rods with low-slip, knurled mounting surfaces. The DM8 USB Kit comes with a compact 8-inch Hi-Hat with continuous-control pedal, a 12-inch Crash with choke, and a large 14-inch dual-zone Ride.

GREAT LOOKS

Everyone knows it can be tough to be seen on stage when you’re a drummer. You’re in the back, usually with no lights. And forget about being able to dance. That’s why our designers took great pains to make the DM8 USB Kit look as great as it feels and sounds. You’ll notice the sleek lines of the DM8, bathed in Raw Aluminum painted finish, which just might match your MacBook Pro, iPad, iPod, or iPhone.

COMPACT CONFIGURATION

Drummers know that hardware can make or break a kit. But what’s ideal for tour – oversized, overweight stands – aren’t necessary in the studio, where space can be at a premium. That’s why we designed the DM8 USB Kit’s DMRack to take up minimal space yet offer stability, durability, and total position flexibility.

This rugged, four-post rack features 1 1/2-inch metal tubes for universal compatibility and sturdiness. The clamps on the DMRack adjust with large wingscrews for easy, tool-less adjustments with no drumkey needed. Mini-boom cymbal arms help get your cymbals right where you want them.

SET ON UP

Besides size and noise, one of the requests we hear the most from drummers is that they hate building a rack from scratch. That’s why the DMRack comes pre-assembled in the box. We love to listen to what drummers have to say, and we’re happy to help save time and effort getting the kit from the boxes to read-to-play!

The DM8 USB Kit is quiet, compact, and ready to rock with amazing sounds. Take one for a test drive at your favorite Alesis dealer.

MacBook Pro®, iPad™, iPod®, and iPhone® are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

KEY FEATURES

•DM8 high-definition drum module with over 750 Dynamic Articulation™ sounds

•Low-noise, natural-feeling rubber pads: dual-zone snare with rimshot and three toms with natural feel

•Large Kick works with single and double pedals (sold separately)

•Large dual-zone Ride with bell and bow, Crash with choke, and Hi-Hat with continuous-control pedal

•DMRack with four-post design, wingbolt-adjustable clamps, and mini-boom cymbal arms

•DMRack comes preassembled for quick setup

•Premium instrument library multi-sampled from real drums and cymbals

•Play along with tracks and record yourself with the three-part sequencer

•Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)

•Mix input for practicing with external music players

•USB-enabled for tracking and programming with virtually all music software

SPECIFICATIONS

•Sounds: Over 750

•Kits: 100 preset, 100 user

•Patterns: 75 preset, 75 user

Includes:

(1) DM8 drum module

(1) Snare pad

(3) Tom pads

(1) Kick pad

(1) Hi-Hat cymbal

(1) Crash cymbal

(1) Ride cymbal

(1) Continuous Hi-Hat control pedal

(1) DMRack with clamps and cymbal arms

(1) Cable snake

(1) Drumkey

(1) Power supply

(1) DM8 user manual

(1) Setup guide

Alesis – DM7 USB Drum Kit

Get drumming fast with features to go the distance…

Crushing bass drums, cracking snares, melodic toms and shimmering cymbals are all at your fingertips when you sit behind the DM7 USB Kit. Experience the thrill of busting out beats on eight total drum and cymbal pads powered by a sound module with over 400 sounds. Between the stable rack, triple-zone snare pad, choke-able crash and USB connectivity, the DM7 USB Kit gives you flagship electronic drumset features at an ultra-affordable price.

With a built-in metronome, lessons and a performance record feature, the DM7 USB Kit not only accommodates your development but also contributes to it. If you’re looking for a kit to get you drumming fast with advanced features hard to outgrow, look no further than the DM7 USB Kit.

NATURAL FEEL AND FEATURES

The DM7 USB Kit gives you five, great-feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads that are designed to withstand heavy hitters, without sacrificing their ability to capture performance dynamics. Play all day and night without driving your neighbors nuts due to the pads’ responsive rubber surface that is quiet and resilient. No need to purchase new drum heads every few months like an acoustic drumset; these pads are tough. As smart as it is tough, the large snare pad has three separate zones to allow discreet sounds to be performed at once. Now you can open a track with a solid snare sound, lay down a mellow cross-stick in the verse and then crank up the chorus with a blistering rimshot, truly replicating the versatility of an acoustic snare drum.

Just as tough as the drums, the DM7 USB Kit’s three cymbal pads give you fantastic feel and performance. Providing the same level of realism found in the snare pad, the crash cymbal allows you to immediately stop or “choke” the sound by grabbing the pad with your hand. This technique is often used to great effect in just about all music genres, but isn’t always available in electronic drums.

SOUNDS AND CONTROL

The DM7 drum module will have you banging out beats in no time. An intuitive, easy-to-use layout quickly scrolls through the 50 preset kits built from the more than 400 individual sounds. Once you’ve found the right kit, fire up the flexible metronome and practice exercises to get on the path to perfection. When you’re ready to lay down those practiced beats, play along to the 52 internal songs to see if you can keep up! Also, the DM7 module allows you to connect and mix your iPod through a 1/4″ line input to play along with your favorite songs. Record up to 10 performances and then listen back with your friends to show them how awesome you are.

As your skill progresses, the DM7 drum module will continue to grow with you. Tweak the pitch, panning, and reverb level of individual sounds and then create up to 30 custom drum kits to express your personal sound. The DM7 USB Kit can also be used with your favorite music software. Through a standard USB connection, you can use the drum and cymbal pads to play and record straight to your computer. The possibilities are endless

HOLDING STRONG

The last thing you want to do when you get a drum set is spend hours assembling it. No worries; the DM7 USB Kit ships with a pre-assembled rack that lets you get to jamming quick. Four posts give the DM7 USB Kit a solid, balanced foundation that won’t inch away from you as you play. Drum and cymbal pads are all fastened using large wingbolts that allow you to obtain a comfortable grip and tighten securely. Cymbal arms feature mini-boom tilters for a great deal of flexibility when positioning, and the kick pad is equipped with retractable spurs to hold it in place.

• BFD is a trademark of FXpansion Audio UK Ltd.
• Toontrack is a registered trademark of Toontrack.
• Reason is a trademark of Propellerhead Software AB.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

 KEY FEATURES

•Five-drum, three-cymbal drum kit with USB-enabled drum module

•More than 400 stereo sounds in 80 kits

•Large, triple-zone snare pad for triggering head, rimshot and cross-stick sounds

•Crash with choke feature to immediately stop the sound

•Flexible metronome and learning exercises to help you become a better drummer

•Record your performance, listen back, and share with friends

•30 custom drum kits let you mix and match your favorite sounds together

•Customize individual drum and cymbal sounds’ volume, pan, tuning, and reverb settings

•Eight studio EQ settings create the perfect room, club, or stadium sound

•1/4″ line in mixes your iPod or other music player to play along to

•Pre-assembled, four-post rack for quick setup and stable support

•Rack clamps feature large wing-bolts allowing fast, secure adjustment

•Mini-boom cymbal tilters position your cymbals exactly where you like them

•Retractable spurs hold the large kick pad in place when being played

•Headphone output to play all night long without disturbing the peace

•Line out to connect to an amplifier, PA or recording system

•Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)

•USB connection to play and record to your favorite computer music software

•Includes ToonTrack EZ Drummer Lite software

 Includes:

•DM7 USB drum module

•8″ Triple-zone snare pad

•(3) Single-zone 8″ pads

•Kick pad with stand

•8″ Hi-hat

•12″ Crash with choke

•12″ Ride

•Hi-hat control pedal

•Rack, complete with mounting hardware

•Cable snake

•Module mount

•Power supply

•ToonTrack EZ Drummer Lite software coupon card with download link and authorization code

•Screwdriver

•Drumkey

•Quick start guide

SPECIFICATIONS

Snare: head and dual rim trigger zones

Toms: single zone pads

Kick: pad with stand, accommodates single and double pedals

Crash: single zone with choke

Ride: single zone

Hi-hat: single zone with control pedal

DM7 drum module

Sounds: 418

Kits: 80 (50 preset, 30 user)

Tracks: 52 with mute-able drums

Effects: stereo reverb

Master Effects: EQ (8 settings)

Metronome: adjustable tempo, time signature and sound

Editable Per Instrument: voice, volume, pan, pitch and reverb level

Record: 10 songs

Display: backlit LCD

Audio I/O: ¼” headphone, ¼” line In, ¼” line Out

MIDI: USB (class compliant for Mac and PC)

Shipping Dimensions: 33.8″(D) x 22.4″(W) x 13″(H)

Shipping Weight: 48 lbs.

Zildjian ZHT 4 Pro Box Set

Zildjian’s Sheet Bronze alloy. 88% copper, 12% tin for increased musicality. The tin content in a cymbal is key because it impacts the cymbal’s overall spectrum of sound and durability. Zildjian’s increased the amount of tin in their Sheet Cymbal allow. They’ve also employed state-of-the-art-shaping techniques, includinfg hammering and lathing on both the top and the bottom sides. Advanced new alloy, sharp new shapes, Zildjian’s left nothing to chance, so that you don’t either…

Alloy: Ultimate Sheet Bronze.

Hammering: Combination of Cast Bronze and Sheet Bronze techniques. “Chinas” utilize random hammering, for authentic “Chinese” sound.  

Lathing: Fully lathed top & bottom.

Finish: Only Traditional Finished Sheet Bronze Series.

Sound: Wide frequency range in all models, with an excellent blend of highs and lows.

This set-up is perfect for any style of music.

Pre-matched box set includes:

• 14″ ZHT HiHats
• 16″ ZHT Crash
• 20″ ZHT Ride
• FREE: 18″ ZHT Medium Thin Crash

Technical specifications

Category: ZHT

SKU: ZHTP4P-9

Type: Box Sets

Finish: Traditional Finish

Skill level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, Professional

Genres: Alternative, Country, Electronic, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Hard Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Other, Pop, Punk, R&B, Rock, Session, World

The Alesis E-Practice Pad

The Alesis E-Practice Pad is the fun way to learn and practice the drums. This electronic drum pad has 65 different drum sounds, a built-in metronome with six different sounds, and more than 50 practice games and exercises. The E-Practice Pad is way more fun than you can have with a standard practice pad. It feels great, it sounds great, and it gives you a full range of dynamics from the lightest touches through the loudest accents.

Just plug in your headphones and play silently or plug into an instrument amplifier or your stereo system and jam with other musicians. When you’re not using the E-Practice Pad as a traditional practice tool, you can mount it on a standard cymbal stand or snare stand and use it on your drumset to expand your range of sounds.

Unlike a standard pad, the E-Practice Pad has an advanced metronome built in with six different sounds and the ability to play nearly any note value or subdivision in the time signature of your choice. On top of the metronome, the e-Practice Pad has advanced games and learning features like Beat Check, Stroke Balance, and even recording and playback so you can hear your performances. The E-Practice Pad is an instrument that helps you grow as a drummer, developing your time, dynamics, consistency, and more.

The E-Practice Pad runs on batteries for portability or on wall power with the included adapter. You can add bass drum and hi-hat pedals using Alesis Expansion Pedals or any other footswitch.

Features

• Electronic drum practice pad with metronome and learning exercises

• 65 different drum sounds

• Metronome with six sounds, adjustable time signatures and subdivisions

• 50 practice games and exercises

• Natural feel and performance with full dynamic range

• Headphone jack for silent practice

• Amplifier outputs for playing with other musicians

• Mountable on standard 8mm cymbal stand or snare stand

• Recording and playback for listening to your playing

• Runs on batteries for portability or on wall power with the included adapter

• Expandable with optional bass drum and hi-hat pedals

Includes

• E-Practice Pad

• Power adapter

• Quick start guide

• 65 pad sounds

• 6 metronome sounds

• 60 exercises, games, and songs

• Trigger inputs: kick pedal (1/4″ TS), hi-hat cymbal (1/4″ TS), hi-hat pedal (1/4″ TRS)

• Outputs: 1/4″ stereo headphone

• Power: 9V AC, adapter included or 4 AA batteries

• 65 pad sounds

• 6 metronome sounds

• 60 exercises, games, and songs

• Trigger inputs: kick pedal (1/4″ TS), hi-hat cymbal (1/4″ TS), hi-hat pedal (1/4″ TRS)

• Outputs: 1/4″ stereo headphone

• Power: 9V AC, adapter included or 4 AA batteries

Mapex Unleashes the Ferocious Sound of the Black Panther Drum Kit Line

Mapex opens the new year with an entirely new drum set class based off the iconic Black Panther Snare Drum series. Beginning with the Blaster drum kit in 2011, the Black Panther suite will feature unique drum sets for unique drummers.

“Since 1997 the Black Panther snare drum has been the drummer’s choice for snares all over the world. This success is based on the fact that drummers can find a snare that fits their own unique sound,” says Joe Hibbs, Product Manager for Mapex Drums. “We closely examined the many Black Panther shell formulas offered over the years. After much testing and listening we found a few of these shell combinations to be perfect for this new breed of drum set.”

The Black Panther line continues the world class heritage of the Orion series, which was immensely popular with professional players. Based on advanced acoustic technology and featuring a wide variety of unique shell compositions, each Black Panther series kit is modeled after the snare drum from which it is derived.

Traditional thin maple shells are known for their warm, explosive sound. Adding a partial walnut inner shell focuses the overall sound and adds a rich dark undertone to the maple.

The 5:5 rounded bearing edge places the head contact point in the middle of the shell, making for a perfect balance between head sound, shell vibration and overall volume and resonance.

The Mapex Sonic Saver™ hoop is another important ingredient to the Black Panther drum’s overall sound. The shape of the hoop helps further focus the overall sound. Additionally, the hoop’s unique shaping process creates a profile that reduces wear and tear to both sticks and hands while dramatically enhancing the response and feel of every rimshot. The 2.3mm Sonic Saver™ hoop successfully bridges the gap between flanged and die cast hoops.

Black Panther drums are sold as a five-piece shell packs. Choose from add-on bass drums, floor toms and tom-toms to build the set you’ve always dreamed of.

Configurations:

• 10″, 12″, 16″, 22″ shells with no snare drum   
• 10″, 12″, 14″, 16″, 22″ shells with no snare drum

Hardware and cymbals sold separately.

Features:

• Suede Remo Ambassador heads
• Sculpted shield lugs
• Shallower toms

Drum Configuration:

• 22” x 18” Bass Drum
• 10” x 8” Tom
• 12” x 9” Tom
• (With 5 piece set extra floor tom) 14” x 14” Floor Tom
• (With 4 piece set only this) 16” x 16” Floor Tom

Tama PL52S-ISB – Starclassic Performer B/B Series

Colour: Indigo Sparkle Burst (ISB)

Tama uses Bubinga wood for the inner layer of the Birch shell. This generates a sweeter and deeper hybrid tone, which exhibits the focussed attack of Birch, paired with the enhanced lows of Bubinga.

It features a lacquered finish, the new-design Star-Cast Mounting System and Tom Holder

More details:  

• The Tom Toms and Floor Tom are 4ply Birch with 3 inner plies of Bubinga (6mm )
• The Bass Drum is 5ply Birch with 3 inner plies of Bubinga (8mm)
• Has a sliding Tom Holder
• Includes die-cast hoops
• The claw hooks feature rubber spacers
• Comes with Evans® drum heads

Configuration:

• 1x PLB22EM – 22″x18″ Bass Drum (with Base Mount)
• 1x PLT10A – 10″x8″ Tom Tom
• 1x PLT12A - 12″x9″ Tom Tom
• 1x PLF16A – 16″x14″ Floor Tom
• 1x PLS55 - 14″x5,5″ Snare Drum
• 1x MTH909 Double Tom Holder

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 15 inch Zildjian ‘A’ New Beat HiHats

These are Cast Bronze Cymbals in the Zildjian “A” Series. 15 inch cymbals give a really solid beat. This is the perfect all-purpose combination of stick and “chick” sound.

Technical specifications

Category: A Zildjian Series

Product number: A0136

Type: HiHat

Size: 15 in. / 38.1 cm.

Weight: Medium Top / Heavy Bottom

Finish: Traditional Finish

Bell Size: Small

Profile: Low

Pitch: Low to Mid

Sound: Solid Chick

Volume: General

Balance: Blend

Sustain: Medium

Skill level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, Professional

Genre(s): Alternative, Country, Fusion, Hard Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Other, Percussion, Pop, Punk, Rock, World

The Alesis Performance Pad

The Performance Pad features eight velocity-sensitive drum pads and a built-in electronic drum machine with professional sounds and features. You can create and record your own beats from scratch or play along with the built-in patterns. With Performance Pad, you can practice quietly with headphones, or plug into an amplifier.

It includes foot-switch inputs for a bass drum pedal, HiHat pedal, and a Line-level input to connect a CD Player, iPod, computer, or other audio device so that percussionists can play along with nearly any recorded mix. Built-in rhythm patterns are also included to compliment playing.

Dynamic Articulation™ technology is included to add nuance to the feel of every drum hit. In addition, there are industry-standard mounting holes on the bottom for easy attachment to an existing drum kit rack.

The 24-bit, high-quality headphone output on the Performance Pad insures a no-compromise playback experience without disturbing others. Connection to keyboards and sound modules is made simple thanks to the integrated MIDI output.

Performance Pad brings together quality feel and and legendary drum sounds for the perfect all-in-one percussion station.

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Features

•8 natural feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads with Dynamic Articulation™

•Built-in professional drum machine so you can record and play back your own beats

•50 Preset / 50 User drum kits with 233 sounds assignable to any pad

•Built-in rhythm patterns to complement your playing

•Large LCD display with easy-to-navigate interface

•Dynamic Articulation stereo samples with reverb and ambience for realistic playing

•2 foot-switch inputs for external kick and HiHat (sold separately)

•Stereo input to play along with your CD or MP3 player

•MIDI output to play external MIDI devices

•High-quality 24-bit stereo and headphone outputs

•Lightweight, durable enclosure

•2 Outputs (1 stereo pair)

•16/24-bit Sample/DAC Resolution

•8 simultaneous sounds accessible via Pads

•120 simultaneous sounds accessible via MIDI

•16-voice polyphony

•7-position user-programmable panning

•8 loudness levels via pads, 127 levels via MIDI

•Timing resolution:96ppq

•1-128 beats per-pattern time signature range

•Tempo range: 20-255bpm

•Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000/400 (200 user, 200 preset)/100

•Kits:50 user, 50 preset

•MIDI Program Change Response: Kit

•Sync: MIDI Clock/Song Position Pointer

•Footswitch Jacks/Functions: 2- Kick and HiHat control

•Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience

•Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone