Tag: Drums
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Drums at NAMM 2020 – Go small or go home!
Written by Daniel Lamontagne MONTREAL – There is one thing that struck me at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim: the assortment of compact drum kits. Almost all major companies offer light, ultraportable, small footprint drum kits. Here is some examples that were in display in NAMM 2020: We all know Ludwig Breakbeats by Questlove. This compact…
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Drums at NAMM 2020 – My top 5 favorites
Written by Daniel Lamontagne Montreal – January 26th, 2020 The Chronicle Blog was at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, and although I was blown away by the diversity of exhibitors, I had to focus on what I know best, which is drums. Here I report my top 5 favorites. Best looking drum: TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch Drum…
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Drum sound : it’s all in your head!
Written by Daniel Lamontagne MONTREAL – Bubinga! Maple! Birch! Poplar! Mahogany! Walnut! You’re an aspiring drummer and you need a drumkit. Which one to choose? « Because of their ultra-high density, Bubinga shells provide rich, fat low end as well as deep, dark tones » (https://www.tama.com). « Maple. The perfect blend of tone, attack, and body.…