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This Performer 2-Piece Conga Set with Free Bongos includes ... Read more

This Performer 2-Piece Conga Set with Free Bongos includes 11" and 11-3/4" Performer oak congas and matching 6-3/4" and 8" Peformer oak bongos. The drums feature quality hardware and EZ-Curve rims for precise tuning and easy-on-the-hands play.Crafted from Siam oak, these Latin Percussion drums sing in the upper-mid frequencies with full open tones and crackle with high-pitched slaps. The exterior shell design and steel bottoms provide extra durability and stability during play. Each drum comes standard with tucked heads.Crafted in Siam oakEZ-Curve rims and tucked heads Minimize

This impressive 3 octave (C-C) instrument was conceived by ... Read more

This impressive 3 octave (C-C) instrument was conceived by professional marimbist, Linda Maxey. The high-quality tuning and craftsmanship of this instrument has set a new standard for this market. Features include 1-3/4" Padouk bars mounted on a Baltic birch frame. This USA-built marimba is 51" long and comes with an adjustable-height stand. Minimize

Pairing 100% North American Maple shells with tons of optio ... Read more

Pairing 100% North American Maple shells with tons of options, the custom feel from this kit at an affordable price is truly "Sublime".This kick features 7-ply shells, Double 45 Bearing Edges, and Crush Mini Bridge Lugs.22" x 20" kick drum Minimize

This Crush M4 5-Piece Hardware Pack offers the road tough c ... Read more

This Crush M4 5-Piece Hardware Pack offers the road tough construction of the M4 Series at its trademark affordable price. With rugged construction and a medium weight, this hardware is perfect for any drumming situation. Offering a rock solid single pedal, highly adjustable snare and hi-hat stands and one boom stand, this set will help you instantly overhaul your worn out or beginner-level hardware setup.Scratch-resistant coatingsBrass bearing hinges Integrated memory locksHeavy-duty feetDouble-chained bass drum pedals Minimize

The True Strike 1 focuses on orchestral percussion and was ... Read more

The True Strike 1 focuses on orchestral percussion and was recorded in the warm environment of a concert hall, which gives it its deep, cinematic sound. The sample library gives you lively recordings of orchestral percussion instruments such as timpani, gran casa, snares, tom toms, cymbals, tam tam, tubular bells, glockenspiel, vibraphone, celesta, various small percussion instruments and metal hits. ProjectSAM's acclaimed True Strike series holds the percussion libraries of choice for film and game composer wanting big, powerful and cinematic percussion samples. Timpani The timpani is one of the biggest instrument banks found in True Strike. You will find an extensive list of playing techniques: up to 6 dynamics, sustained and dampened notes, tremolo, tremolo crescendo in three lengths, crescendo-decrescendo and hard mallet fortissimo. Suspenseful special effects such as pedal bends and cymbal/bowl on timpani. Gran casa & snares True Strike 1 is aimed at cinematic use. Therefore the gran casa and snare ensemble are the most powerful and deep recordings you will find. Load up the stage or far microphone set and scare those aliens back to their home world. The sample collection also includes single snare drum (snares on and off), military drum and field drum samples. Ensemble hits One of the most popular patches in True Strike is the Ensemble Hits bank. These are ensemble recordings of gran casa and low-tuned timpani playing together. Big and bad. Melodic instruments True Strike 1 covers five melodic percussion instruments: glockenspiel, marimba, vibraphone, tubular bells and celesta. This last, beautiful instrument is the very first sampled in a concert hall and offered in 3 microphone positions. Small percussion True Strike 1 offers extensive samples of small percussion instruments, among which 4 woodblocks, 5 temple blocks, whip, barchimes, belltree, 4 cowbells, triangle, tambourine, castanets and sleighbells. Recording specs True Strike was recorded in a beautiful concert hall environment. All samples in the ProjectSAM True Strike 1 are offered to you in 3 microphone sets, each with its own unique sound: Close mic (bright and direct) Stage mic (orchestral setting) Far mic (wide and ambient, surround) All instruments have been recorded at 88.2/24 and are offered to you at 44.1/24. True Strikes ships with installer CD 1.5.42 and includes major programming updates for Kontakt 2 and EXS24 format. 24 bit Multi-Format library Lively recordings of orchestral percussion instruments Ships with installer CD 1.5.42 and includes major programming updates for Kontakt 2 and EXS24 format. Minimize

Majestic Harmonic Series Individual TimpaniMajestic timpani ... Read more

Majestic Harmonic Series Individual TimpaniMajestic timpani embody the successful fusion of traditional craft and modern technologyMajestic successfully combines traditional craftsmanship and modern technology to emerge as a leader in timpani manufacture. As the oldest manufacturer in the Netherlands, Majestic has maintained the classic design and quality of the great German timpani makers of the early twentieth century while benefiting from the latest in computer driven engineering and production. The result is the availability of superior quality timpani that are the preferred instruments of symphonies throughout Europe.Features and performance needed at all levelsFrom the professional Grand Classic series to the easily transportable Harmonic series, Majestic timpani offer the features and performance needed at all levels.A standard of excellenceFounder Willem Klazes van der Glas set a standard of excellence in 1921 that remains as the governing philosophy for Majestic. Product development, engineering and production are overseen by family members and every model must adhere to stringent standards of craftsmanship and performance.Now available in the United StatesThe level of quality that has won the loyalty of percussionists throughout Europe is now available in the United States. Majestic invites you to explore the entire line of timpani and discover the features and superior quality each model has to offer. Minimize

The YMT2400C Intermediate Marimba features graduated Acoust ... Read more

The YMT2400C Intermediate Marimba features graduated Acoustalon bars that are manufactured from fiberglass reinforced plastic in a one-step manufacturing process. This provides exceptional durability and a pure tone. The scientifically designed Sonic Tones Holes produced in this process give Acoustalon bars a tone similar to rosewood. Yamahas exclusive tuning method that ensures true pitch and full sound. Resonators feature a cut-away design to reduce overall instrument weight and a 2-tracking system that allows resonator height adjustment for pitch and tone control. Tear down is a simple task with hinged resonators and rails, and a two-piece crossbar.Yamahas Tough-Terrain Frame is efficient for transporting both instruments and accessories; fits through standard doorways; is height adjustable; and features an oversized swivel pedal to ensure playing comfort. One inch pipes accommodate all parallel multi-clamps on the market and can be mounted up or down for various set-up requirements. Casters are welded 10" pneumatic tires with locks.Thanks to years of research and development with top artists covering tuning, bar design and frame construction Yamaha boasts the most sought-after marimbas in the world.4 1/3 Octaves Graduated Acoustalon bars Exclusive Yamaha tuning method Cut-away designed resonatorsYamahas Tough-Terrain Frame 10" pneumatic tires Minimize

Majestic Quantum series marimbas feature a newly formulated ... Read more

Majestic Quantum series marimbas feature a newly formulated synthetic bar material for the best possible performance in all environments. These bars have unprecedented warmth of tone for a synthetic material and a wood like appearance. Precision tuning methods ensure the highest level of tonal consistency. The 5 Octave model has synthetic bars with 7 graduations and the 4 1/3 model has 5 graduations. Both models feature offset arch resonators with gold finish, pnuematic cylinder assisted height adjustment and 8" pneumatic wheels. Minimize

Adams Concert Series Synthetic MarimbaDesigned with Pearl's ... Read more

Adams Concert Series Synthetic MarimbaDesigned with Pearl's specially constructed synthetic bars, the Concert Series Sythetic marimbas offer a warm sound, superior projection, an unmatched durability to the sun and heat of outdoor performances.This piece is constructed extremely well and is durable enough to withstand innumerable indoor and outdoor performances. The resonators are welded rather than riveted which offers the utmost strength and safety from mechanical noise. The patented voyager frame system allows effortless adjustment to a wide range of playing heights. Also included with this model is an enhanced field frame, the latest technological advance that makes transportation quite simple.With A=442, this marimba is another industry standard. The bars are full-sizeand graduated, and are constructed with the same precise tuning and voicing as the Artist marimbas. Balanced sound throughout the entire range of the instrument is a guarentee. Also, the fact that the marimba is tuned to the sixth overtone allows complete control over all aspects of the marimba sound to be possible.This wonderful package also includes mallets and a cover so that you can begin to play your instrument and keep it protected so that you may play it for years to come. Minimize