Drum News from Drumtopia

DKS Intros Drum Synthesizer

By joining the classical oscillator-based electronics drum synthesis approach with simple FM synthesis, physical modeling of the drum shell, a powerful set of effects, and a beautiful user interface, DKS is a unique, easy-to-use, and incredibly versatile drums synthesizer.

Big Fish Intros Loopalicious RnB

Big Fish Audio has introduced Loopalicious RnB Volume 2, a collection of sample loops in AIFF/Apple Loops/REX/WAV formats.

Use Reaktor To Turn A Sponge Into A Drum Machine

Mekarer, who may be the MacGyver of the music world, has turned a sponge into a snare drum, using a guitar pickup and a piece of string....

How To Make Beats

In case you were wondering - here is how you make beats.....

Man Destroys iPod In A Blender

Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.

RedGorilla Music Festival Looking For Musicians

The RedGorilla Music Fest, being held in Austin, TX from March 14-17, 2007 is looking for independent artists, bands, and solo artists submissions.

Battery 3 Demo, Update Now Available

The Battery 3 demo version is now available as a free download for Windows and Mac on the NI website. The demo includes a selection of 6 scaled-down drum kits taken from the Battery 3 factory library.

Smart Loops Releases SL Reference Kit Drum Sample Set

Smart Loops has released the SL Reference Kit, an all-new drum sample set for use with leading Mac and PC software samplers. SL Reference Kit includes over 300 MB of 24-bit drum samples, performed live on a Pearl Reference kit, and recorded at the world-renowned Platinum Labs in Nashville.

Notion Expands Percussion Support

Notion Music has announced two new percussion sound kits: Sessions: Rhythm Section and Expanded Mallets 1.

Smart Loops Releases MIDI Drum Loops Volume 2

Smart Loops, a provider of pro audio loops and web-based recording services, has released MIDI Drum Loops Volume 2, a follow up to its best-selling Volume One collection.

FXpansion Intros BFD Percussion

Featuring everything from latin, world and drumkit-centric percussion to junk and kitchenware, BFD Percussion even includes the Kitchen Sink - in full BFD multi-sampled, multi-articulated form!

New iPod shuffle Available Worldwide This Friday

Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a minimal aluminum design with a built-in clip, making it the most wearable iPod ever.

Smart Loops Intros SL Hit Tracks

Smart Loops has announced the launch of SL Hit Tracks, downloadable audio loop packs that recreate the live drum performances of hit songs from artists like Led Zeppelin, The Who, The B-52s, Sublime, Van Halen, and others.

Smart Loops Releases Pro Drum Works Libraries In REX Format

Smart Loops has released its flagship Pro Drum Works libraries in REX format. Now musicians using Reason, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and other REX-compatible audio software can create millions of unique drum tracks with the extensive Pro Drum Works Volumes One and Two libraries.

New Kontakt Library Captures Seventies Drum Sounds

Pettinhouse has released Vinyl Drumkits, a drum kit library on two CDs for NI Battery 2-3 or Kontakt 2.

Topless DJs Going Mainstream

DJ Niki Belucci is a 23-year old DJ from Budapest, Hungary. Belucci specializes in playing house music topless.

ModernBeats Releases Sequel to Urban Anthemz Instrument Loops

Urban Anthemz 2 contains 400 loops of urban melodies, riffs, and hooks where styles range widely from ganksta hip hop loops all the way to unheard of modern hip hop melodies & hooks.

NAMM: Alesis Intros Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller

Alesis announced the introduction of the Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller, a compact and versatile tool for expanding percussion options on stage and in the studio.

Digidesign Announces Strike – The Ultimate Virtual Drummer

One part intelligent virtual drummer, one part professional drum module, Strike features a wide range of high-definition drum kits and style choices.

Beta Monkey Music Drum Werks X

Beta Monkey has introduced Music Drum Werks X, described as 100% Loud and Fast Drum Loops for Punk and Punk Rock.

NAMM Update: Steinberg Updates Groove Agent 3

Steinberg announced a new version of its Groove Agent virtual drummer plug-in at Summer NAMM 2006. Groove Agent 3 combines an expanded drum library with new virtual drumming technologies to offer a complete virtual drumming solution in one virtual instrument.

Beta Monkey Intros Pure Country Drums Library

Beta Monkey has introduced Pure Country II: Acoustic Drum Loops for Classic and Contemporary Songwriting.

ModernBeats Releases Vintage Machinez 2 Sample Library

ModernBeats has introduced Vintage Machinez 2, a sequel to its Vintage Machinez Sample Library, offering users a 21st century version of old drum machine classics.

MPCsounds Releases Akai BeatBox Sound Library

MPCsounds has released a new sound library, Akai MPC Beatboxed Drums.

Big Fish Intros Drumatic

Big Fish Audio has introduced Drumatic Percussives, a new percussion audio library in Redrum, NNXT, Halion, Kontakt, Battery and WAV formats.