Product Showcase – November 2024
Product Showcase – November 2024
by PAS Staff
November 25, 2024
Drum Workshop, Inc.
DW Soundworks™ Gets Heavy With The New Metal Legacy Expansion Pack
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) adds Metal Legacy Expansion Pack to their premium virtual studio instrument and drum sample library, DW Soundworks™. It has been made available as a FREE DOWNLOAD from August 27, 2024, on Roland Cloud, Roland’s evolving cloud-based suite of software synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled instruments for modern creators.
DW Soundworks™ makes finding the right drum sound easy with its simple, intuitive interface, advanced controls and library of authentic hi-fidelity drum sounds. The new Metal Legacy Expansion Pack is a finely curated collection of drum and cymbal samples, specifically chosen for heavier musical styles such as rock, metal and punk. Its high-quality, true digital samples of acoustic drums allow drummers to punch their sound way up for maximum impact.
Captured in the new expansion pack are samples from more than one hundred and thirty instruments including legendary DW shells, dark and vintage Slingerland drums, plus an assortment of aggressive sounds from Japanese, German and American drums. Users can cut through the mix with the twenty-four powerful presets, twelve dry and twelve with EFXs.
Any drummer, producer or songwriter looking to explore new styles, layer their sound with added depth, weight or dynamics or simply seeking a more heavy aggressive tone, should download the Metal Legacy expansion pack now.
To find out more about the Metal Legacy Expansion Pack and DW Soundworks™ please go to www.dwdrums.com/software/
New Trevor Lawrence Jr. Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) introduces the new Trevor Lawrence Jr. Artist Expansion Pack for DW Soundworks™. It offers a flawless collection of sounds to suit Hip-Hop, Trap or Dub musicians and producers.
Trevor Lawrence Jr. is a multi-Grammy winning drummer and producer. He has worked with many leading artists of the Hip-Hop and Pop genres, including Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, and many more. Trevor is best known for his ability to reproduce vintage drum machine sounds used in classic R&B and Hip-Hop tracks while remaining an authentic live player.
The sounds in the new Trevor Lawrence Jr. Expansion Pack were recorded at Silent Zoo Studios, renowned for having one of the best live rooms for recording. Lawrence performed on various meticulously curated, genre-treated DW and LP drums and top cymbals brands, which were captured with a range of carefully selected mics, including Sennheiser, AKG, Neuman, Telefunken, and others. The instruments have been sampled at 24-bit, 88.2 kHz and offer over 10GB of Hip-Hop samples based on the acoustic kit Trevor used at the 2022 Super Bowl LVI.
This new expansion pack opens a whole new world of sounds with 14 custom presets curated by Lawrence himself. The presets give producers, beatmakers, and artists a selection of sounds with specific tonal qualities ranging from dry and crispy to low and tubby. Watch Trevor demonstrating the new expansion pack here.
DW Soundworks™ has been designed to deliver one of the most powerful electronic drum operating systems available in the studio or on stage. Compatible with most DAWS, it offers a choice of processing controls and effects to match any vibe. It is available to purchase and download from Roland Cloud today. To listen to a demo please click here.
To find out more about the Trevor Lawrence Jr. Expansion Pack and DW Soundworks™ please visit www.dwdrums.com/software/
Introducing the Limited Edition DW Performance Series Birch Kit and Snare
The Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) Performance Series™ now offers a Limited Edition 4-piece Performance Birch Kit and a Limited Edition Performance Birch Snare.
DW’s Performance Series drum shells are handcrafted in California using the company’s HVX™ (horizontal-vertical-diagonal) grain orientation to ensure musical expression and optimum performance. For a limited time, these custom-quality drums are available constructed with 100% Birch. Both the kit and snare are finished with a natural satin oil finish and fitted with DW’s innovative chrome hardware.
The kit includes 8 x 10” and 9 x 12” mounted toms, a 14 x 16” floor tom, and an 18 x 22” bass drum. The tom and bass drum shells are made using 8-ply birch with 45 and 60-degree back cut bearing edges. The hardware includes Suspended Tom Mounts (STM), quarter-sized turret lugs, and graduated triple-flange counter hoops. The bass drum is completed with matching Birch hoops and low-mass claw hooks. All the drums are equipped with True-Pitch® tuning tension rods.
The 6-½ x 14” snare has been built with a 10-ply Birch shell with a 60-degree back cut edge. The snare is fitted with a DW MAG™ throw-off, a 3P (3-Position snare toggle) butt plate, 3mm triple-flanged counter hoops, Performance series turret lugs, and True-Pitch® tuning tension rods.
Birch has long been a favourite of studio drummers and sound engineers, striking a perfect balance between crisp articulation and warm tones. Suitable for live or studio performance of a range of musical genres, the Limited Edition Performance Birch kit and snare drums offer crisp response, sharp attack, and short sustain all combined with a balanced resonance.
To find out more about the Limited Edition 4-piece Performance Birch Kit and a Limited Edition Performance Birch Snare please go to dwdrums.com/.
Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion Introduce Alex Van Halen Signature 8” Cowbell
Latin Percussion (LP) is delighted to introduce the new Alex Van Halen Signature 8” Cowbell.
Alex Van Halen, drummer and co-founder of the influential rock band Van Halen, has a unique playing style and exceptional timing. His new memoir, Brothers, tells the story of one of rock’s closest family partnerships and is published in October of 2024. Famously, in the intro to Dance the Night Away, Alex uses a cowbell to set the tone of the whole song.
The new, American-made Alex Van Halen Signature 8” Cowbell is based on the classic LP Bongo Cowbell. The chrome-plated, mountable bell is embossed with Alex’s signature and the iconic Van Halen logo. It is fitted with the patented Jenigor Ridge Rider Bar for dampening and durability and the patented, self-aligning eye-bolt that mounts to any 3/8” to ½” diameter rod. It pumps out high pitch sound with dry overtones making it great for punching accents into any big groove. “I have loved every minute of working with LP to create my signature cowbell,” said Alex, “It’s incredibly versatile, and its distinctive ‘tonk’ will add to the sonic landscape of almost any genre of music.”
To paraphrase the ageless Saturday Night Live skit, ‘Maybe your life needs more cowbell?’
To learn more about the new LP Alex Van Halen Signature 8” Cowbell and all the other products, please go to www.lpmusic.com/.
Pacific Drums and Percussion
New PDP MainStage Complete Drum Kit
Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) is pleased to introduce the PDP MainStage Drum Kit. A five-piece drum kit with a three pack of Paiste 101 cymbals and a PDP complete hardware pack.
The PDP MainStage drum kit consists of the following poplar hardwood shells: 7 x 10” and 8 x 12” toms with direct-to-shell tom mounts, 14 x 16” floor tom, a 16 x 22” bass drum, and a 6.5 x 14” snare. The drums are fitted with True-Pitch® tuning rods and Remo drum heads and there is a choice of four finishes: Black Sparkle, Twisted Blue Steel, Pale Rose Sparkle, and Twisted Graphite. Built to be extraordinary, each drum has been crafted for maximum impact and is capable of delivering thunderous attack, versatile tones, and explosive sustain.
A three pack of Paiste 101 cymbals completes the sonic palette of the PDP MainStage drum kit. Included in the pack are 14” hi-hats, 16” crash and a 20” ride, medium weight, MS63 brass cymbals. Their powerful sound can cut through any mix, making them perfect for a range of musical styles.
The PDP complete hardware pack ensures the drummer is immediately set up for any playing situation. The pack provides double-braced stands; cymbal boom, cymbal straight, snare and hi-hat, a single bass drum pedal, throne, and sticks.
The PDP MainStage Drum Kit is the perfect way to embark on a drumming odyssey. It is the ultimate weapon for both successful practice sessions and live performances. It shatters expectations and allows drummers to dominate the rhythm, launching themselves into full-throttle beatmaking.
To find out more about the PDP MainStage Drum Kit and all the other PDP drums and accessories, visit www.pacificdrums.com/ or look for #TeamPacficDrums on social channels.
PDP Launches The Kraken Snare Piccolo Drum
Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) is delighted to present the new piccolo PDP Kraken Snare Drum. It is a beast of a drum, built to deliver a thunderous assault with maximum volume and projection and designed to add crack to the backbeat.
The new 3.5 x 13” PDP Kraken Snare Drum has been created from 1mm rolled chrome-over-steel to deliver piecing, razor-sharp attacks that can cut through a mix like a sonic dagger. The 1.5mm triple-flange hoops ensure any rimshots hit with lethal precision, the Sleek and Compact Side Lever Throw Off provides lightning-fast snare engagement and DW True-Pitch® tuning rods make it easy to fine-tune the drum’s tone. Remo drum heads are included.
This drum is crafted to dominate, whether tearing through EDM, crushing samples, or obliterating metal and punk. Unleash the fury of The Kraken Snare Drum from PDP into any drum kit; let chaos reign!
To find out more about The Kraken Snare Drum and all the other PDP drums and accessories, visit www.pacificdrums.com/ or look for #TeamPacficDrums on social channels.
Roland
Revolutionary New Electronic Kits for Home Drummers, Engineered from the Ground Up for Whisper-Quiet Performance
Roland announces V-Drums Quiet Design, an all-new addition to the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. V-Drums Quiet Design is a revolutionary development in home drumming, delivering the lowest playing noise in the history of electronic drum kits. Born of decades of Roland testing and development, the V-Drums Quiet Design pads, stand, and pedal bases work together to keep in-home playing sounds and vibration transfer in check without sacrificing feel and response. The VQD106 kit comes ready to play with the TD-07 module, while the VQD106PADS kit allows users to add the V-Drums module of their choice. V-Drums Quiet Design components are also available separately for pad expansion and upgrading other V-Drums kits.
Roland V-Drums are already some of the quietest electronic drums available, thanks to years of research and development, precision engineering, and the ability to monitor with headphones. Yet even standard V-Drums can sometimes be too loud to enjoy. The physical noise of striking pads can be bothersome for others, and pedals transfer low-end thumps and vibrations that resonate through the structure to create noise in other rooms.
Purposely engineered for maximum noise reduction, V-Drums Quiet Design allows drummers to play without restraint at any time, day or night. Newly developed pads and hardware dramatically lower the in-room volume, while sound-absorbing materials isolate drumming energy to prevent its escape into adjoining spaces. Detailed testing in special facilities has revealed that V-Drums Quiet Design kits reduce noise by an astonishing 75 percent compared with conventional V-Drums. The kick and hi-hat are incredibly smooth and quiet, and stick hits on the pads produce in-room sound levels similar to an average conversation.
Despite all their advanced noise-reducing features, the V-Drums Quiet Design snare and toms deliver the great stick feel and natural rebound that V-Drums pads are famous for. The PDQ-8Ssnare and three PDQ-8 tom pads are built with a noise-absorbing honeycomb rubber insert covered with a mesh head. Specially placed vents on the underside of the playing surface allow air pressure to dissipate, further reducing noise. The PDQ-8S snare provides independent head and rim triggering, plus a soft rubber covering on the rim for quiet rimshots.
Each V-Drums Quiet Design kit includes three versatile CYQ-12 cymbal pads built with honeycomb rubber, mesh covering, and venting like the snare and tom pads. In the crash and ride positions, the CYQ-12 provides independent bow and edge triggers, natural swinging motion, and support for cymbal chokes. In the hi-hat position, the pad is paired with the FD-9 control pedal for detailed response and ultra-quiet operation.
The KDQ-8 kick pad delivers the satisfying “thud” every drummer wants—while keeping the sound confined within the headphones. The eight-inch playing surface supports single and double kick pedals and features a dense triple-layer cushion covered in a double-ply mesh material. This is housed in a floating frame to reduce vibration and noise transfer. Four rubber feet provide stability and further isolation, while the included KDB-Q quiet beater has a special round head that minimizes contact noise.
An innovative stand and two pedal bases complete the V-Drums Quiet Design experience, keeping the remaining clicks, thumps, and vibrations from transferring to the floor and other rooms. Special hemispherical rubber feet on the stand isolate pad noise, while the dedicated NEQ-K and NEQ-Hbases for kick and hi-hat pedals also have special rubber foot designs to keep foot stomps contained.
The TD-07 module included with the VQD106 kit features high-quality acoustic and electronic drum sounds captured in pro studios and powered by advanced V-Drums technology. Users can personalize kits by swapping drums, adjusting tunings, adding dampening, and using EQ. Built-in Bluetooth supports audio streaming from a mobile device for jamming and following video lessons. USB connectivity is also available to record audio and MIDI in a DAW, trigger computer-based instruments, and integrate with Melodics™ coaching software for V-Drums.
Roland Announces V-Drums 7 Series
New Flagship Electronic Drum Kits with Reimagined V71 Module, Next-Generation Pads, and User Sound Expansion on Roland Cloud
Roland announces the V-Drums 7 Series, the new flagship tier in the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy, elevating the world’s leading electronic drums with a reimagined sound module, next-generation pads, and enhanced creative tools. The user-expandable V71 module features an all-new multi-sampled sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW), plus the ability to browse and download new sound content via integrated Wi-Fi connectivity and the Roland Cloud Connect mobile app. The new VAD716, TD716, and TD713 kits offer the V71 in versatile configurations with Roland’s latest digital and analog pads. Module and kit purchases come with six months of Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, providing untethered access to DW Soundworks, V-Drums Instrument Expansions, and other curated content for serious drummers.
V-Drums have long been the go-to choice for the world’s top professional drummers. Butch Vig is the drummer for Garbage, and his production credits include Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, and many other iconic artists. He’s a longtime V-Drums player who’s used them on stage and in the studio for years.
Recently, Roland invited Butch and Deftones drummer Abe Cunningham—another veteran V-Drums user—to create a recording project with the V-Drums 7 Series at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606. “There’s hundreds of killer, totally custom kits in there already,” Butch relates. “One of the things I’ve noticed about the new software is that some of the ambiance in the new kits, especially the legacy kits, sounds reminiscent of Sound City,” referring to the legendary Los Angeles recording space where he produced Nirvana’s Nevermind album in 1991.
V71 Drum Sound Module
The V71 is Roland’s deepest and most advanced V-Drums sound module to date. The famous hands-on workflow remains, but everything else has been overhauled, rebuilt, and refreshed. Ultra-powerful DSP and greatly expanded waveform memory unlock a universe of new possibilities. Operation is smoother and faster than ever, thanks to the vivid color display, tactile controls, and ergonomic panel layout.
The V71’s onboard drum library has been created from the ground up with world-class instruments never featured in any previous module. It was originally recorded and mixed at 32-bit/192 kHz resolution in pro studios around the globe, with sessions manned by leading audio engineers known for their great drum sounds. A large part of the collection was recorded in direct collaboration with DW at their studio in Oxnard, California.
Like premium drum sound libraries for computers, the V71 provides multi-layer sample playback and round-robin randomization for natural sound with no “machine-gun” effect. Roland’s proprietary behavior modeling adds the finishing touch, refining the sound with smooth, artifact-free transitions for every articulation and over 16,000 variations in dynamic response with Roland digital pads.
V-Edit tools allow users to adjust any drum or cymbal just like an acoustic instrument, from head types, dampening, and tuning to snare wire tension, mic distance, and much more. The V71 also provides comprehensive audio connectivity, studio-grade processing, sample import support, and other options for crafting kits, personalizing sounds, and interfacing with external gear.
DW Soundworks and Sound Expansion Options on Roland Cloud
The V-Drums 7 Series platform offers two ways to play: the V71 module’s expandable sound library and DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. The included six months of Roland Cloud Ultimate membership provides full access to DW Soundworks and related content, V-Drums Instrument Expansions, V-Drums Kit Packs, and more. Users can subscribe after the trial ends or purchase their favorite selections with Lifetime Keys.
DW Soundworks is a revolutionary drum software instrument that runs as a standalone computer application or a DAW plug-in. The software’s core library features samples from many DW kits, and there’s a growing selection of expansion packs available on Roland Cloud. V-Drums Instrument Expansions allow users to add new sounds to the V71 module, including complete multi-sampled acoustic drum sets, vintage and modern electronic sounds, and more. Many DW Soundworks expansion packs mirror V-Drums Instrument Expansion titles, ensuring a seamless transition between hardware and software-based drumming.
VAD716 V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit
The VAD716 brings V-Drums 7 Series power to a flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design kit, with real wood shells and chrome hardware that project the premium look of high-end acoustic drums. The kit features the next-generation PD-14DSX snare, which advances Roland’s digital pad technology with even more detailed sensing and snare throw-off hardware. Roland’s digital VH-14D hi-hat and CY-18DR ride pads are also included, providing ultra-detailed playability for the three most expressive instruments in any kit.
The new KD-22 kick pad offers a full-depth wood shell, an innovative drumhead-mounted sensor, and numerous hardware enhancements for stability and durability. The six-piece VAD716 also includes 10-inch PDA100 and 12-inch PDA120 rack toms, two 14-inch PDA140F floor toms, and two 16-inch CY-16R-T V-Cymbals.
The VAD716 kit is available in many attractive finishes, including Pearl White painted gloss, walnut veneer in Satin Walnut, and maple veneer in transparent Gloss Cherry, Gloss Ebony, and Gloss Natural.
TD716 and TD713 V-Drums Kits
The TD716 and TD713 are modern electronic kits with the V71 module and the latest Roland low-profile pads. Like the VAD716, these kits feature the new PD-14DSX digital snare, VH-14D digital hi-hat, and CY-18DR digital ride.
The TD716 comes with the newly developed KD-18-BK kick pad, offering acoustic looks and playability with a full-depth wood shell and an innovative drumhead-mounted sensor. A four-piece tom array includes the new ten-inch PD-10X and 12-inch PD-12X pads, which feature multi-sensor systems for trigger accuracy and hot spot elimination. Rounding out this powerhouse kit are two 16-inch CY-16R-T V-Cymbals and the MDS-STG2 stand.
The streamlined TD713 kit features the KD-12, a new kick pad with a satisfying playing feel and a compact profile for easy placement. Four 10-inch PDX-100 tom pads, a 16-inch CY-16R-T V-Cymbal, a 14-inch CY-14R-T V-Cymbal, and the MDS-GND2 stand complete the kit.
To learn more, visit Roland.com.
Toca
Toca Custom Deluxe Congas and Bongos in Stunning Margarita Blanca Color
Toca Percussion is proud to unveil its latest release: the Custom Deluxe Congas and Bongos in the breathtaking Margarita Blanca color. Designed for the discerning percussionist, these instruments combine exquisite craftsmanship with exceptional sound quality, making them a standout addition to any performance or studio setup.
The new Margarita Blanca color features luminescent shells that shimmer in a beautiful, translucent white hue, creating a striking visual presence. The congas are further enhanced with sleek black mirror chrome hardware, giving them a modern and sophisticated look. Paired with natural rawhide heads, the result is a visually captivating instrument that doesn’t compromise on sound quality.
The Custom Deluxe Congas are crafted from premium 30″ tall fiberglass shells with an Afro-Cuban shell shape, providing enhanced volume, resonance, and tonal warmth. This combination of materials and design contributes to a rich, powerful sound that can easily fill any room or stage. The durable black mirror chrome hardware ensures longevity, while the EasyPlay hoop design and 6-lug configuration allow for quick tuning and optimal playability.
The Custom Deluxe Bongos, which accompany the congas in this stunning new collection, feature the same elegant Margarita Blanca finish and offer a matching visual complement to the congas. These bongos maintain the high standards of sound quality and craftsmanship, providing percussionists with a dynamic setup that captures the essence of Afro-Cuban hand percussion traditions.
“We’re thrilled to offer percussionists a bold, new option in both aesthetics and performance,” said Jim Rockwell, Percussion Product Manager at Toca Percussion. “These drums not only stand out visually but also deliver a sound that is rich, authentic, and versatile.”
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