Check out this Digital Hand Drum
ATV Corporation from Japan revealed a digital hand percussion instrument called the aFrame. Read more
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Meet Google’s VR Drum Keyboard
Google created a drumset keyboard as one of it’s first experiences in the new Daydream Labs test kitchen. Read more
Meet the “Cyborg Drummer”
The Jerusalem Post just did an interview arguing that they’ve found “The World’s First Cyborg Drummer.” Read more
Virtual Drum Kit Made of Cheeseburgers
If you’re an American and a drummer, your two favorite things have just been combined in a delicious, hilarious way. Read more
Robotic Arm Gives Drummer 5 Limbs (Video)
Researchers at Georgia Tech’s Center for Music Technology are looking to give drummers a third, mechanical arm. Read more
GarageBand update includes Live Loops and Drummer Features
GarageBand 2.1 for iOS has Live Loops and Drummer features, which Apple says is “inspired by DJ Hardware controllers and drum machines.”
How to Make Drums
Bloomberg Business published an article (with excellent video) revealing the process of making drums through C&C drums in Missouri. Read more
Metal Song Replaced with Candy Sound Samples
YouTube user Pete Cottrell has covered the metal song “Straws Pulled at Random” by Meshuggah using sound samples from soda bottles, candy wrappers, and other sugary treats. Read more
Deantoni Parks (Mars Volta) Creates Solo Album
Deantoni Parks, former drummer for the Mars Volta, has created a solo album with one stick, a sampler, and no editing. Read more
“Drum of the Future” Crowdfunding Launches
Synesthesia Corporation believes that the Mandala Drum V3 system will change the way we think about electronic drums. Read more
“Just Blaze” Drum Samples Available for Free
Producer Just Blaze has made his drum samples from 2001-2005 available for free via Meow the Drums.
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