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NEWS Sonic Reality Ocean Way Drums Virtual Instrument Plug-in (02/11) Ocean Way Studios and Sonic Reality are proud to announce that the highly anticipated “Ocean Way Drums” virtual instrument/plug-in is shipping at Winter NAMM 2008. Two versions are immediately availab Alesis new DM5 Electronic Drum Kit, 540 Percussion Sounds (02/10) Alesis, recognized globally as the leading manufacturer of electronic keyboards, recording products, and musical electronics, proudly announces the introduction of the DM5 Electronic Drum Kit. Designe Yamaha picks up Rogers Drum (11/22) Yamaha Corporation of America announced that it has acquired the intellectual property rights to the legendary Rogers Drum Company at auction. The move followed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Bro Drumming Sensation Akira Jimbo Tour (10/15) International drumming sensation Akira Jimbo will embark on an eight-date clinic tour beginning on October 16, making stops in Boston, Mass., Atlanta, Ga., Orlando, Fla., Lansing, Mich., Fraser, Mich. Roland TD-6SX Digital Electronic advanced V-Drum Set (02/27) Just when you thought professional electronic drum technology was out of your price range, Roland introduces an advanced V-Drum set with all-mesh V-Pads in an affordable package: the TD-6SX. This newe Audio Technica Midnight Blues Drum Miking Microphones Package (11/09) Joytown Productions Sonic Reality STUDIO PROFILE SERIES multitrack Drum Loop Libraries (10/15) Vic Firth awards Hohner's Drum Stick Success (07/01) Roland’s new V-Stage TD-12S Electronic Drums Set (02/19) Best Service Artist Grooves Drum & Fills Samples DVD PC / Mac / Kontakt NI (10/23) Peavey Drums PV Jr. Drums Starter Kit: Don't let its size fool you (10/12) Sabian Cymbals: Paragon Neil Peart(Rush) signature cymbals (07/16) SABIAN HHX Manhattan Jazz Cymbals: dark, smoky Crash cymbal tones (07/07) Jack DeJohnette SABIAN Cymbals new percussion instrument: Resonating Bells (06/26) Yamaha DTXTREME IIS electronic Drum system Motif sound set high-tech Pads (03/09) Yamaha DTXPRESS III Special Edition Drum Kit (02/17) super Drummer Thomas Lang’s 'Creative Control' double-DVD now available from Hudson Music (02/01) Yamaha DTXPRESS III electronic Drum Kit ultra-realistic sounds (01/20) Bella, meet the new girl next door: Drumming not for girls? (09/30) Drum Industry supports growing girls’ Drumming trend (09/28) Yamaha Drums Rydeen series high-end acoustic Drum Sets (08/10) Drum Workshop’s DW 9500 Hi-Hat with Double Eccentric Cam Design (02/10) Drum Workshop’s expanded selection of clamps and accessories (09/30) Carbonlite Gig Rack latest in line of lightweight carbon fiber Drum Rack systems (08/12) the next generation Electronic Drums DTXPRESSII (08/01)

TOP PRODUCTS 1 Pearl Forum FX725C 5-Piece Drum Kit with Hardware and Cymbals New Forum "Ready-Set-Go" The Forum, the best-quality entry-level drum set in the world, is now the best value, too. The 5-piece Forum receives a host of extras including cymbals, throne, and a pair of drumsticks. With all the essentials included, the Forum is ready to play and truly lives up to its nickname, Ready-Set-Go! The Forum features 100% Mahogany shells made in the same molds using the s Rating: 7.5 $ 599 2 Zildjian Cymbal Mutes Drumset Pack The ultimate in low volume practice aids, Cymbal Mutes are constructed from a flexible foam with a light adhesive that is removable and reusable. Cymbal mutes can outfit the entire cymbal set-up, with specifically engineered mutes for HiHats, Crash and Ride cymbals. For HiHat, place the large disk between the cymbals (may be trimmed with scissors for better fit)and place the oval mute on the top c Rating: $ 19.95 3 Warwick RockBag by Drum Cymbal Softflight Case This excellent, rolling cymbal case is the perfect way to move your cymbals, easily and safely. It holds cymbals up to 22 in. in diameter and provides a smaller external pocket - for splashes, etc. The luggage-style handle retracts for storage during transport, and extends so you can roll the whole case for a quick stroll to the stage. This cymbal case is durable and very convenient. Rating: 7.1 $ 99.95