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Drums/Percussion News and Resources

Twelve Pads, 1,249 Sounds: Yamaha Introduces The DTX-Multi 12 Electronic Percussion Pad (2009-11-13)

Powerful triggers; compact package; Xpanded rhythmic inspiration.

Alfred Music Publishing Named New Distributor of Best-Selling Books and DVDs by Rick Latham (2009-11-12)

Alfred Music Publishing named the new distributor of Rick Latham's best-selling drumset methods, Advanced Funk Studies and Contemporary Drumset Techniques.

Hal Leonard Presents DOWNBEAT: The Great Jazz Interviews A 75th Anniversary Anthology (2009-11-12)

In celebration of the magazine's 75th anniversary, publisher Frank Alkyer, has combed through the DownBeat archives and assembled a compendium of the magazine's most celebrated, historical, and groundbreaking features and interviews.

Rogers Offers Fantastic Drum Set Values (2009-11-12)

The Trailblazer and Prospector drum sets provide unparalleled value for drummers in all styles.

Audix Introduces Next Series of Fusion Drum Packs (2009-11-11)

The FP5 Fusion Mic Package is designed for miking a 5-piece kit for both live and studio applications.

Discovering New Music Artists In The Digital Age: Interscope Digital Distribution Reaches Beyond DIY (2009-11-11)

Deal with TuneCore connects musicians with Interscope A&R Executives

Souldier Presents Wilco Guitar Straps and Drumstick Bags (2009-11-10)

Souldier unveil a new line of signature limited edition guitar straps and drumstick bags with members of the band Wilco.

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