D'Addario Promark™ Active Wave 570 Drumsticks
Get the drummer boy (or girl) in your life a pair of D'Addario's Promark™ Active Wave 570 drumsticks. Made of hickory, these first-of-kind sticks features ActiveGrip, a heat-activated grip coating that gets tackier as the player’s hands heat up and start to sweat. In addition, they'll have better and more comfortable grip from the wavy-shaped contoured handles called WaveHandle. The Promark Active Wave 570 drumsticks are $21.50 a pair. daddario.com/pmNewsDetail.Page?ActiveID=3895&id=1529
Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 7.5
With over 125,000 registered users, Acoustica presents their latest version of DAW music production software for PC users, Mixcraft Pro Studio 7.5 now with Windows 10 support. It comes with over $1,100 worth of plug-ins with 52 pro audio effects and 20 virtual instruments. You get everything you'll need including a collection of royalty-free studio-quality loops and over 650 acoustic and electronic drum samples. It sells for $164 MSRPl. acoustica.com/mixcraft/mixcraft-pro-studio.html
Sample Tools by Cr2 Records Tropical House
For Christmas I've gone to the islands man! My music seems to have taken on an island 'feel' now that I am integrating many of the nearly 2 GB of Tropical House audio loops and one-shots, construction kits, MIDI loops from Sample Tools by Cr2. With 17 Spire and 20 Massive presets, three Prod-Cast video Tutorials, Music Productivity with Mike Monday and a Tips & Tricks booklet, Sample Tools by Cr2 Tropical House sells for £12.99. bit.ly/STTropicalHouse
Waldorf 2-Pole Analog Filter
There is nothing like the sound of a real analog filter—hardware, knobs, switches that plugs into your gear. Since its very beginnings, Waldorf has been renowned for their 4-pole, x-Pole and AFB16 filters, a big part of the sound of the Wave, Q+ and Pulse synthesizers. Waldorf has 'ported' a 2-pole analog filter into a standalone, stomp box-sized unit for guitar players, DJs or keyboard players. The 2-Pole uses a one-knob/one-function style interface. It is easy to add filter sweeps that can be modulated with the onboard LFO or get funky by connecting any pedal controller. It sells for $329. waldorf-music.info/2-pole-overview
iCymbal
Jeffry Vorhees, founder and president of Motion Mounts, created the first mounting solution for use of the iPad® or MP3 player for drummers. Able to clasp onto any cymbal stand within a drum kit, the iCymbal® allows integrating any mobile devices conveniently into the kit's existing setup. Ergonomically designed by drummer Vorhees and available in numerous colors, iCymbal facilitates using your mobile device while seated at your drum throne. You'll have instant access to online lessons, music programs, apps and online videos. $29.95 iCymbal.com
CAD Audio Zoe USB Microphone
The Zoe USB mic brings high quality audio, easy operation and high style to social media, gaming, home recordings, podcasts, journaling and more. It features a TrakMix™ headphone output for precise monitoring and comprehensive control. Zoe’s extended frequency response produces a full, well-balanced sound with detail and clarity. A headphone frequency response of 20 to 20kHz and output of 300mW guarantees the best possible listening experience. Fully compatible with Windows® and Mac® computers, Zoe comes supplied with a stand and USB cable. $99 MAP. cadaudio.com/UZoe.php
