We look into the creative process of world-renowned and critically acclaimed drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer Phil Collins.

After developing a reputation as a session drummer and a key member of the English progressive rock band, Genesis, Phil Collins began his career as a solo artist.

The Phil Collins Sound

He may have been unaware, but looking back, the timing of this foray was ideal. The period in the late 1970s and early 1980s was completely revolutionary for the recording industry, with so many new creative musical tools introduced onto the market.

Another interesting aspect of Phil Collins’ approach to music production is that he never intended to write hits initially. Rather than fame or commercial success, he simply saw his solo project as an artistic outlet that offered him the freedom of expression he wanted.

Roland CompuRhythm CR-78

Introduced by Roland in 1978, the CompuRhythm CR-78 was the first-ever microprocessor-controlled drum machine. Although limited, it has the ability to select and vary 34 different rhythm patterns.

With its intuitive interface, the CR-78 became an absolutely integral part of Phil’s songwriting process. He would start by selecting the rhythm part with the right “atmosphere” as he put it, and setting the tempo to match the feel he had in mind.

With the tape machine running, the CR-78 was always positioned just next to Phil’s drum kit. This way, he could play drums and sing over the unrelenting loops created by the CR-78, building ideas and arrangement concepts as he went.

If you’re looking for the classic CompuRhythm sound with all its familiar drum patterns, the Cherry Audio CR-78 plug-in provides an easy way to recreate it in your DAW.

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-5

When Phil went solo in the late 1970s, there wasn’t a massive range of polyphonic synths available like we have today. That being said, many of us would likely still prefer a Prophet-5 over many modern options.

The illustrious Prophet 5 was still quite new on the market when Phil began work on his debut album. With its simple controls and 5-voice architecture, you can generate anything from innocuous to outrageous sounds.

The beauty of the Prophet is that it’s easy to program, and like the Oberheim OB-8 he also acquired later, it always managed to sound interesting, whether it was placed in the background or the foreground of the mix.

You can hear the famous Prophet-5 chord sequence in the intro of In The Air Tonight, where it becomes the foundation of the song, along with the CR-78. The Sequential Prophet-5 is still in production as a reissue that can mimic the original’s various revisions.

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Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus

The VP-330 Vocoder Plus is another exciting instrument used by Phil Collins on his debut solo recordings, notably on In The Air Tonight. This sought-after instrument combines a paraphonic 10-band vocoder and a string synthesizer.

With the VP-330, you don’t actually have access to control each individual band. However, the presets sound great, and when combined with the BBD Ensemble effect, you can produce a hauntingly beautiful sound.

The fact that the VP-330 is relatively easy to use would have suited Phil nicely when putting together his first record, Face Value. His improvisational song and lyric writing style relies on spontaneity, so highly technical interfaces can sometimes hinder this.

As a modern alternative, the Behringer VC340 gives you the same authentic sound with an almost identical interface. Its limitation could well be a catalyst for creativity when making any style of music.

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SSL Listen Mic Compressor

Like most of the creatively groundbreaking aspects of the early Phil Collins records, the ideas came together while simply “messing around”. Similarly, the famous Phil Collins gated drum sound has an origin story that is also unintentional.

In 1979, engineer Hugh Padgham was working on a Phil Collins drum session for Peter Gabriel’s third solo album at Townhouse Studio in London. By accident, the talkback mic was left active while Phil was playing, resulting in a thunderous effect.

As the talkback circuit in the SSL 4000 B console couldn’t be patched into the recording path, Padgham promptly rewired it, allowing his mistake with the Listen Mic Compressor to be used creatively.

What we hear on the subsequent Phil Collins drum recordings is a more evolved version of this, with the addition of the recording console’s noise gate implemented.

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AMS RMX16

The AMS RMX16 is a legendary digital reverb introduced in the early 1980s that Phil Collins was an early adopter of. It offered a selection of great-sounding reverbs and ambiences, with the now legendary non-linear algorithm that worked well on drums.

Once again, the interface is certainly Phil Collins friendly, offering easy operation and the ability to save your own presets. This allows the RMX16 to be used creatively rather than clinically, which suited Phil’s songwriting process.

At the time, there simply weren’t microprocessor-controlled reverb units like the RMX16 around that gave you both precision and flexibility. So it’s no surprise that it’s still a sought-after reverb in both plug-in and hardware format today.

In recent years, AMS Neve has created a 500-series reissue of the RMX16 with a similar interface and the same reverb algorithms, a great addition to any studio setup.

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Which of your favourite artists would you like to see in our Sound-alike series? Please let us know in the comments below!

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There are some great savings to be had this week for all you rhythm junkies with superb deals on a quality e-Drum kit, a legendary pad unit and a totally unique drum machine.

This week we have something from each electronic drum food group for you to save some serious cash on. Let’s dive in and give you the lowdown and these superb deals.

Gewa G3 Pro 5 e-Drum Kit

There’s a growing trend for full-size e-Drum kits and Gewa is making a serious mark at the upper end of that market. The G3 Pro 5 is a superb entry into their world with a gorgeous-looking kit. It sounds great too, with over 900 sounds, 40 preset kits and space for creating 128 more kits of your own. Each instrument can contain up to 100 multi-samples!

Being of German origin, Gewa took pride in sampling their own sounds in Berlin’s legendary Funkhaus. Their solid drum brain also utilises 3D Sonic Imaging for a realistic surround sound. A slew of effects, compression and EQ are accompanied by a multitude of connections and a built-in, 2in/6out USB audio interface.

The kit comprises multi-zone pads and cymbals and also includes all the stands. The Gewa G3 Pro 5 is a complete package that truly impresses both visually and sonically.

• The Gewa G3 Pro 5 is the e-Drum Deal of the Week at Thomann at €2,297
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Elektron Model:Cycles

The Elektron Model:Cycles is an FM-based 6 track groove box from one of the most innovative manufacturers today. Using a similar workflow to other Elektron units (think Digitakt, etc.), the Model:Cycles gives you the punch, power and digital crispness of FM.

But don’t be fooled by its digital leanings. The Model:Cycles can sound thick and warm too. Using dedicated Color, Shape and Contour features, you can mould the sounds to your tastes, whatever genre you’re working in.

The Model:Cycles can store 96 projects onboard with 96 patterns per project. Delay and reverb effects are built-in and any of its six tracks can also be used as MIDI tracks. But it isn’t just drums that the Model:Cycles can handle. You can create melodic bass lines and chords. So this is a great compositional tool and not just a drum machine!

• Save 17.5% on the Elektron Model:Cycles now at €329
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Roland SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad

The Roland SPD pad family has been around for nigh on 40 years. It’s an accepted standard for most live drummers, adding huge range and variety to the sounds they can play. The SPD-SX Pro has built-in sampling which means you can upload almost anything you want.

There are six full-size pads and three edge pads, all of which feature RGB lighting for ease of use in the dark and easy identification of zones. You can even attach a separate hi-hat controller pedal or an expression pedal for even greater control.

The SPD-SX Pro comes with over 1550 samples and sounds, 43 preset kits (which are erasable) and space for 157 user kits. That’s 200 kits in total! It has 32GB of internal storage for your own samples, backing tracks and click tracks.

Navigating the SPD-SX Pro is easy, using its 4.3″ colour display. There’s also an app for Windows and Mac for importing your samples and managing your kits.

• Save 25% on the Roland SPD-SX PRO Sampling Pad now at €895
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The Cherry Audio CR-78 is its very first drum machine plugin with a recreation of a true classic, the first programmable, microprocessor-controlled, analog CR-78!

Cherry Audio CR-78 And A Short History

Before the 808 and 909, Roland had a long and rich history in the world of rhythm boxes. They’ve been building such devices since 1964. However, 1978’s CompuRhythm CR-78 was their, and the world’s, first programmable unit.

It seems inconceivable these days to have a drum machine that you can’t program, so the CR-78 was a huge hit! And it was a huge hit that ended up on numerous huge hits! The list of songs and artists is a veritable who’s who of pop. OMD, Hall & Oates, Genesis, Phill Collins, Ultravox, Blondie, Roxy Music, The Cars, and Tears For Fears, to name just a few.

The CR-78 is still gaining new friends to this day and remains incredibly popular. So it is an utter delight to see Cherry Audio beat Roland Cloud to the punch (again) with their new CR-78 plugin. Everything we love about the original – lovingly modelled, not sampled – with all the improvements that a 21st-century rhythm nut craves!

Cherry On Top

How does it improve on the original? First up, the rather clunky original method of programming a CR-78 has been replaced with the later X0X style of step sequencing found on later Roland units. The original CR-78 required an optional programming unit. Bizarrely, Roland only ever made 2000 of these, one-quarter of the total number of CR-78s that they made!

Cherry Audio’s CR-78 goes way beyond just improving the programming. All the original preset rhythms and variations/fills are there but now every voice can be edited. There’s an FX section (Overdrive, Delay, Flanger & Reverb), a mixer with independent level, pan, and solo/mute per voice, and a global EQ and compressor. Once you’ve programmed your beat masterpiece, you can drag it OUT of the CR-78 as either a MIDI track in your DAW or, if using the standalone version, a Standard MIDI File (SMF).

Cherry Audio CR-78 – Like The Original, Only WAY Better

You’ve got velocity sensitivity, external MIDI triggering, a Song Mode with 99 patterns, and 99 steps per song. The plugin comes with a ‘separate outs’ version so you can process each instrument individually in your DAW.

And, as one has come to expect, Cherry Audio has packed this full of amazing presets. There are subtly named recreations of many classic patterns as well as a huge number of original presets that also take advantage of all the new features.

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Cherry Audio’s CR-78 is available here at the Thomann shop (affiliate) for just $49 USD. A free 30-day demo is also available from the Cherry Audio website.

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Three great deals from two of the market leaders in e-Drums, Alesis & Roland, with two kits and a really useful trigger pad!

This week we have three great deals on a couple of e-Drum kits and a super useful sample-based drum trigger pad. Prepare to save some serious cash!

Alesis Nitro Max e-Drum Kit

I raved about this kit back in October of last year. The Alesis Nitro Max represents superb value for money even when it is at full price. Now it is discounted by over €175 EUR*!

The Nitro Max is a great practice kit which features mesh heads all-round and a chokable crash cymbal. All of these are mounted on a sturdy tubular rack which folds up very compactly when not in use.

The kit comes with a very well featured brain, stuffed full of sounds from the BFD sample library. It has Bluetooth audio streaming, a handy device holder and USB MIDI. You can even expand it with the Nitro expansion kit!

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• Save 30% on the Alesis Nitro Max e-Drum Kit now at €399
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Roland TD-17KV2 e-Drum Kit

Roland are synonymous with e-Drums since launching their V-Drum range in the 1990s. They are also known for their premium pricing and with good reason. Roland gear is top-quality stuff and now, with this discount, you can get into the Roland e-Drum ecosystem for less!

With a saving of over €400 EUR*, the TD-17KV2 gives you a full mesh head kit with a drum brain that features samples from the range-topping TD-50. That means great feel and great sounds! Everything is hung off a sturdy tubular rack. You will need to buy your own kick pedal. You can use the money you save to buy one!

The drum brain is already packed with preset drums and kits but you can even load your own samples and create your own. There’s a ton of connectivity too, including Bluetooth for wireless audio.

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Roland SPD::ONE WAV

A second deal from the mighty Roland comes in the form of the cute SPD::ONE WAV. It’s a simple and versatile tool that’s not just for drummers. It is playable with sticks, hands or feet.

The SPD::ONE WAV features 4GB of internal storage into which you can upload 12 WAV samples with 1 click track each. The click track only appears at the headphone socket. Samples can be one-shot or phrases, giving you loads of flexibility.

It is mountable on a drum kit, rack or pedal board. Power comes from 4x AA batteries or an AC power supply (not included). Outputs include a stereo out and headphones for monitoring. The micro USB port provides both MIDI and data transfer.

The Roland SPD::ONE WAV is currently available with a €100+ EUR* discount!

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The Linn LM-1 was truly a game-changing piece of technology. How much do you have to spend to get that sound and feel in your music?

In the pantheon of great drum machines, the Linn LM-1 stands tall amongst its peers. It set the gold standard for sample-based drum machines and effectively killed off its analog competitors. Why have a machine trying to sound like real drums? Here’s one that uses recordings of them!

The list of LM-1 users is as long as both my arms put together. It became THE drum sound that everybody wanted. People like Prince took it to another level, cleverly exploiting its tuning features to great effect. Other artists had Roger Linn burn their drum sounds onto EPROM chips.

LM-1 For Sale

They weren’t cheap and they were not produced in vast quantities. This means that when they come up for sale, they typically command a very high price. And one such example appeared on the Reverb retail site just recently. Priced at €35,000 EUR (a smidge over £28,000 GBP), it certainly perpetuates the high-ticket perception.

Little is said about it and there are only three pictures provided. If I were to consider splashing out that kind of money, I’d want a lot more evidence of its condition. Located in Bologna, Italy, shipping would be extra. And trust me, you don’t want to scrimp on that front with something so rare and delicate.

Luma-1 Drum Computer

Back in the real world there are, thankfully, some alternatives to get that classic LM-1 sound. Probably the best option if you’re looking at hardware is the fantastic Luma-1 recreation of the LM-1. The brainchild of wunderkind Joe Britt, the Luma-1 is an incredible recreation of the LM-1 but with modern-day electronics mixed with vintage-design components.

Endorsed by Roger Linn himself, the Luma-1 can do everything an LM-1 can and much more. You can easily load your own sounds in via USB. No more burning of EPROMS. It has full USB and MIDI capabilities and is hand-built in California, just like the originals.

Priced at ¢4,500 USD, this has to be the ultimate LM-1 to have in 2024. Brand new, reliable components, full warranty and support. Why anyone would buy an original over this is beyond my comprehension. Unless, of course, the vintage one had some historic provenance. But even then…

Aly James Labs VPROM

If software is your bag, then I can highly recommend the Aly James Lab VPROM plug in. This incredibly affordable piece of software not only captures the sound of the LM-1 but also the feel. Often overlooked by other sample-based efforts, Aly has managed to properly recreate the nuances of the original hardware, such as the tiny delay on the snare sample and the way the hi-hat cycles the sample all the time.

As well as being a great LM-1 impersonator, you can also “insert” other virtual EPROMs in the shape of ROM files. This makes VPROM a brilliant Oberheim DX, for example.

XLN Audio’s AD2 Reel Machines has some great Linn samples inside…

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Consider a LinnDrum Instead?

LinnDrum’s can be a bit more prevalent on the used market. This particular example on eBay is selling for £500 more than a brand-new Luma-1.

And let’s not forget that Behringer has long-threatened to make a LinnDrum clone, which we have yet to see.

Something For Everyone

Deep pockets are not always necessary to get certain special sounds, but for a collector of absolute classic electronic music hardware, this LM-1 might just be what they are looking for. Let us know in the comments what you think of such prices and your other favourite Linn drum machine alternatives.

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A selection of new finishes for some of Ludwig’s most popular ranges of drums were announced at NAMM 2024, some of which are limited editions!

Vistalite in Purple

Ludwig’s legendary Vistalite series of drums has received a new addition to the range with the introduction of a snazzy purple. Vistalite are the transparent acrylic drums made famous by the likes of John Bonham. Looking like something from a candy store, these have always been eye-catching shells. Now we have a lovely purple example. This joins amber, blue yellow and clear versions.

Aside from looking cool, these acrylic shells sound amazing. I mean, if Bonzo approved, who are we to argue?

Ludwig Vistalite Purple

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Classic Oak in Brown, Blue and Green Burst

Joining the purple plastic wonders are new finishes in Ludwig’s Classic Oak range.

This series, whose shells are a 5-ply mixture of oak and maple, gets three new outfits. We have Brown Burst, Blue Burst and Green Burst.

Ludwig Brown Burst

• Ludwig Classic Oak Website

Classic Maple White Abalone

Within the Classic Maple range, Ludwig have announced a strictly limited edition finish called White Abalone. There will only be 85 pieces of this finish made, so if you fancy it, get in quick! Ludwig’s Classic Maple series if shells a made with 6mm of 7-ply of North American maple

Ludwig Classic White Abalone

The White Abalone finish is a lovely swirly pattern. It’s almost a reverse design to Ringo Starr’s oyster black pearl Downbeat finish. It screams classic Ludwig and won’t be around for long.

• Ludwig Classic Maple Website

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All these additions are new and we are waiting for price and availability information. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.

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Size isn’t everything, or so they say, and the new EFNOTE Mini certainly supports that claim. How cute can an e-Drum kit be? Very, if this is anything to go by!

In previous features here on the Gearnews Drum channel, we’ve looked at kits for beginners. These are often cut-down kits with small pads. Kits that don’t take up a lot of room or budget. But why should one compromise on style simply to take up less room? Why can’t we have both? Well, according to EFNOTE, we now can…

The EFNOTE Mini

EFNOTE Mini

Even smaller than their EFMOTE 5 compact kit, the EFNOTE Mini takes things even further. Still weighing in with a kick, snare, mounted tom and floor tom, everything looks like it got stuck in the tumble dryer at the wrong heat. There are even two cymbals and a hi-hat of equally minimal stature!

Furthermore, there’s no cutting back on the metalwork either. Double-braced stands are all in attendance. So what do you get in the Mini? Drums are as follows:

• 14×10″ kick drum
• 10×4.5″ snare drum (head/rim/side-rim)
• 8×6.5″ rack tom (head/rim)
• 10×10″ floor tom (head/rim)

These are all made using real birch shells.

And as far as cymbals go, you get a 12″ Hi-Hat, 8″ Splash/Crash and a 16″ Ride. All of these feature 360º bow and edge sensors and the ride also has a bell trigger. There’s also room for expansion by adding a 14″ Crash or 18″ Ride and an extra tom. All in all, this kit occupies a mere 0.8m²!

EFNOTE Mini

What the kit doesn’t come with is a kick pedal, Hi-Hat stand and drum throne.

Mini Size, Maxi Sound

The included EFD Mini Sound Module supports triple-zoned snares and rides, dual-zoned toms and a single-zone kick. It comes with 12 editable preset kits, space for 18 of your own creations and a multitude of drum samples built in. It also doubles up as an audio interface with both USB-C and Bluetooth audio/MIDI connectivity. There’s even room for EQ and FX.

Whether you’re looking for a kit for the ‘Mini Me’ in your life, or simply something small to practice on at home, the EFNOTE Mini will tick all the boxes.

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Yamaha Drums have launched a range of new finishes to their entry-level Rydeen range of kits, plus a new and versatile Hi-Hat stand.

Yamaha Rydeen New Finishes

You know how it is. You’re on a tight budget. You want some new drums or maybe your kid does. All the budget, affordable kits are black and boring. You want something that stands out. Heck, why should guitarists be the only ones with cool colours? Yamaha have been listening…

Rydeen is the affordable 5-piece range from Yamaha drums. These kits are super-affordable and do not scrimp on the quality to do so. And now they’re available in a total of eight new finishes! Five of these have launched today. They are:

• Orange Glitter
• Turquoise Glitter
• Champagne Glitter
• Gloss Pale Blue
• Sky Blue

Yamaha Rydeen Kit

Rydeen kits already represent great value for money. They’re available in two different kit configurations (one has a slightly bigger kick and floor tom than the other) and already use Yamaha’s standard stands and braces, meaning they’re easy to build on in the future. The shells are 6-ply poplar and with these new finishes, you can really stand out in the crowd, even if the band keep sticking you at the back!

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Hi-Performance Hi-Hat

Most would argue that the Hi-Hat is the most expressive piece of metalware in your drum kit. So that very important member of your kit needs some solid hardware and that’s exactly what the new Yamaha Drums HHS9D delivers.

Based around Yamaha’s Direct Link system (no chains here!), it features a brand new LC9 clutch and harder felts. According to Yamaha, these felts lead directly to a significant sound improvement. The HHS9D oozes class with its mirrored foot plate and snazzy blue inserts. But it’s not all looks. There’s also an alloy spring tension dial with five tension increments and the double-braced legs can be set to almost any position you could wish for, allowing you to incorporate other pedals very easily.

Yamaha HHS9D

The HHS9D will be available soon.

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It’s NAMM time, but it’s also deals time! We’ve found some pretty sweet deals over at Thomann for an e-drum set from Alesis and loads of drum heads from Evans! In addition, quite a few products from Sonor are currently heavily discounted! There is something for every kind of drummer, with savings of up to 30 percent! 

Alesis Nitro Max Kit: Get 30 percent off for a complete e-drum set

The Alesis Nitro Max Kit is an e-drum set aimed at beginners. 32 classic and modern drum kits from BFD are included. And you also get storage for as well as 16 user kits so that you can build your own. In total, the Nitro Max Kit offers 440 different drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. In addition, you can also connect the e-drum set to your computer via USB and play any drum sound you have on your hard drive!

The kit consists of three 8-inch single-zone toms, a 10-inch dual-zone snare pad, a kick pad (including bass drum pedal) and three 10-inch cymbal pads. All the drum pads are equipped with low-noise mesh heads for a more authentic feel.  Along with the hi-hat pad, you also get a foot controller. The Alesis Nitro Max Kit is down by almost 30 percent over at Thomann* right now!

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Save up to 30 percent on drum heads from Evans!

We’re not going to get in to the Remo vs. Evans debate here, as just about everyone has a different opinion on that with equally arguments. But of you’re in the Evans camp, now is the time to stock up on drum heads! Just about every drum head from the company is heavily discounted right now – up to 30 percent!

Evans drum heads – nice deal like the Alesis drum kit!

There are classics like the EMAD2 bass drum head* with its multiple dampening rings and attack-y sound. In addition, there are a variety of sets for tom heads with reduced prices, like the G2 Fusion 2 Set* or the EC2S Studio / Fusion Set*. And there is more!

Evans 22" EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum

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Evans 20" EMAD2 Clear Bass Drum

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Because in addition to all of these, there are also snare drum heads from Evans with lower prices, almost as good as the drum set from Alesis! There is the Geneva Dry Series*, the very popular Hydraulic Black heads*, and the EC Edge Control Snare head*. And if you’re like many struggling drummers who need ways to make their drum set quieter, take a look at the dB One Rock sets.* Evans claims that it reduced volume by 80 percent while maintaining the natural sound of the shell!

Evans 13" Genera Dry Coated Snare

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Evans 14" Hydraulic Black Snare

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Evans 14" EC Edge Control Snare RD

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Evans dB One Rock Pack Complete

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Drums and accessories from Sonor at discounted prices!

Premium drum set brand Sonor has also quite a few of their single drums, drum sets, and accessories on offer. If you’ve got the cash, just about every set on their premium SQ2 series* ranging from 4k to 7k is down by up to 10 percent! In addition, the German drum company also has a few select Snare drums with lowered prices like the 14″x5,75″ Phonic Re-Issue*, the SQ1 14″x6,5″ Snare GT Black*, or the 14″x5,75″ Vintage Snare Silver*.

Sonor SQ2 Set Studio Scand. Birch II

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Sonor SQ1 14"x6,5" Snare GT Black

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Sonor 14"x5,75" Vintage Snare Silver

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Sonor’s premium bass drum pedal, the GDPR3 Double Pedal* is also down by over 10 percent! And if you’re in the market for a new drum throne, take a look at the discounted DT 6000 ST*. As there are so many products at reduced prices right now, do dig in! There are even more drum sets from Alesis, drum heads from Evans, and drums from Sonor with discounts!

Sonor GDPR3 Double Pedal

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Sonor DT 6000 ST Drum Throne

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