DW signs global Kickport deal

Drum Workshop has inked a deal for worldwide distribution, marketing and artist relations for KickPort International products. 

DW will take over operations for the line, while manufacturing arrangements will remain unchanged.  Also recently announced was the appointment of Mark Moralez to KickPort brand manager. Moralez is based in DW’s Oxnard, California headquarters and also manages KAT Digital Percussion. 

 KickPort products include The KickPort Bass Drum Acoustics Maximizer, as well as the CajonPort  and FX Series sound enhancement ports. As part of the agreement, Latin Percussion (LP) will install CajonPorts on select products including the all-new LP Tour Cajon. 

“The first KickPort product that caught my attention was the CajonPort,” said DW chief product officer, Don Lombardi.  It’s amazing how well it works in terms of adding just the right amount of low-end.  No doubt, the KickPort has changed the way a new generation of drummers tune their bass drums.  We think that it’s a perfect match for the many innovative accessories we offer.”

Available in a variety of colours including black, gold, chrome, white, red and blue, the KickPort Bass Drum Acoustics Maximizer inserts into a bass drum head and offers up increased impact from the energy of enhanced subsonic frequencies – resulting in a smoother, more focused, dynamic sound with enhanced low end. 

”DW’s vast distribution network, marketing reach and established status within the musical instrument industry will dramatically increase KickPort’s presence in the marketplace,” said KickPort International president and general manager, Jesse Bradman. “DW is known throughout the industry as an innovator, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner. 

KickPort International products are available worldwide through selected Drum Workshop distribution partners including GEWA throughout Europe.