digitalDrummer Magazine - November 2017

In this issue

The November edition of digitalDrummer, the global electronic percussion e-zine.

New Module Is No Mimic

The long-awaited Pearl mimicPRO module has started shipping and Allan Leibowitz put one through its paces.

8 mins

Simmons Pulls The Trigger

There are plenty of options for external triggers, and now there’s one more. digitalDrummer looks at the new Simmons ST1.

5 mins

Head 2 Head - The Third Wave

digitalDrummer continues to put mesh heads under the microscope in our ongoing quest for the quietest, best-feeling playing surface. This month, we add four more tests to our growing catalogue.

2 mins

Look, No Drums!

Another virtual drum offering is making its way into drummers’ hands after a successful Kickstarter campaign and Allan Leibowitz got an early test of the system.

5 mins

2box Is A Survivor

When the 2box kit was launched, some questioned its build quality and the ruggedness of the system. So, five years after purchasing a kit, Jan van Vugt reports on its current state of health.

3 mins

To Midi Or Not

Is MIDI drumming still drumming, or is it removed from the art and skill of percussion? This is something Bill McCarthy has been pondering.

3 mins

10 Things To Love About SD3

Last month’s release of Superior Drummer 3 may be a bit overdue, but was certainly worth the wait. Here are some of the features which make this VST offering a new benchmark.

3 mins

A Bad Case Of Loving E-drums

digitalDrummer’s first edition back in 2010 detailed a case of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). That was nothing compared to Anthony Nalli’s affliction.

4 mins

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digitalDrummer Magazine Description:

The global online magazine for electronic percussion.
As an electronic drummer, technology enthusiast and professional writer, I know first-hand how hard it is to be taken seriously when your kit needs a powerpoint and amp. That’s why we launched digitalDrummer. I wanted to create a communication channel dedicated to this vibrant market and the musicians who are so enthused by the digital opportunities.