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Musical retail giant Thomann has announced the release of the MPS-1500 Hybrid-X, a new flagship model in the Millenium Drums range designed to serve as a comprehensive setup for players.…
Roland announced the return of its TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine in limited quantities, available through retailers Thomann and Sweetwater. This news arrives alongside firmware version 1.20, which adds lo-fi…
RC MIX has entered the music products market with the release of two new mixing plugins, RC RING and RC SNARE, specifically engineered for processing real recorded snare drums. According…
MeldaProduction has expanded its audio processing portfolio with the release of MDrumCleaner, a new plugin designed to eliminate microphone bleed and crosstalk during drum recording sessions. According to Monthly Mixing,…
Yamaha has announced a next-generation drum hardware lineup comprising three all-new products and significant upgrades across its range. According to PR Newswire, the launch includes updated snare stands, cymbal stands,…
SABIAN and Ray Luzier have launched the 21" AA MantaRay Chinese cymbal, a new addition to the SABIAN line. The cymbal was developed through a year-long collaboration between the two…
Ella Suena Drum Camp 2026 brings drummers from Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia together. Pachuca, Hidalgo — On September 5 and 6, the Centro Cultural del Ferrocarril in Pachuca will host…
Guitar Center's Drum-Off competition has returned following a decade-long break, staging its finals at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, according to Music Connection. Six drummers from across the United States…
An independent project has released a new firmware update for the Korg Volca Drum, introducing several advanced editing and sequencing capabilities. The update includes Elektron-style trigger conditions such as A-B,…
Christiansburg, Virginia-based Midway Production Services has integrated the RF Venue RF PA Extension Kit alongside Diversity Fin antennas and DISTRO series distribution systems to resolve audio distribution challenges during fundraising…
Liljeholmen DSP has unveiled TRUMSYNT-16, a fresh virtual instrument intended for creating percussive sounds. According to Synthtopia, the software functions as both a drum synthesizer and a sequencer, offering a…
Alesis Drums and Zildjian disclosed a strategic alliance on Aug. 8, 2026, merging the cymbal maker's heritage with Alesis's electronic percussion platform. According to Modern Drummer, the partnership combines Zildjian's…
