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  1. Drums

NAMM 2013: Drum gadgets and innovations!

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By Rhythm published 29 January 2013

Some of the more unique drum products of NAMM 2013

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Reactorz

Reactorz

Illuminated bass drums are becoming more popular at each show we visit. The Reactorz Illuminer Series bass port is the latest product with which you can dazzle the audience even more during your performance.

This sturdy, die-cast bass port-style unit fits in the hole in your bass drum and lights up every time you strike the drum via an in-built trigger. Alternatively you can keep the light on permanently to add a unique glow to your set-up. There are plenty of colour options available and you can also opt for custom graphics on the port too.

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Black Widow Drum Web

Black Widow Drum Web

We all have that odd cut-off of garish carpet that we transport to and from gigs, rehearsal rooms and anywhere with a slippery floor. It's an added item to transport and isn't particularly portable. The Black Widow Drum Web is designed to be anchored by the weight of the drummer on their throne, combining a durable, nylon fabric with Velcro on the matt and pedals to keep your kit securely in place.

One size fits almost all sizes of kit as the only elements needed on the matt itself are your pedals and throne. Once attached and you are sat down, everything is held firmly in place.

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A kit that looks like a motorcycle!

A kit that looks like a motorcycle!

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100 percent cymbal kit

100 percent cymbal kit

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Bass drum within a bass drum

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They also added a woofer to the floor tom. They took an acrylic floor tom and added a 4" maple woofer underneath. Nice!

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Offworld Percussion

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The drums must be played using hands or rubber-tipped sticks and are naturally quite top-heavy, but they offer some interesting new sounds and we'd be interested to hear them miked up.

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