Part II of our  look at all the crazy gear coming out at this year’s Winter NAMM in Los Angeles (Anaheim!!).  Travis Barker is the drummer of the week, we talk  about Tommy Igoe’s new DVD, and no one laughs at Carter’s jokes.  Show Notes

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We look at all the crazy gear coming out at this year’s Winter NAMM in Anaheim and Adrian Young is the drummer of the week! Show Notes

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We are back from our Christmas break with a show all about stands! Mike tells us all about the drummer of the week, Ed Shaughnessy, we talk about Ramon Samson, the Guitar Center Drum Off Winner, and Carter is late! Show Notes

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It’s full blown end of the year madness here, so in Dave’s stead, Carter and Mike run things in this final episode of Drummer Talk for 2009. This week’s topic: Gear you shold wish for for Christmas!  See everyone in 2010! Show Notes

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Today, we examine what makes a drum kit a good kit, and we discuss the differences between top of the line gear.  Simon Phillips is the drummer of the week, and we have news including Thomas Pridgen’s departure from The Mars Volta!! Show Notes

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The Tama Iron Cobra is one of the staple pedals of the rock and metal scene. The money Tama has been putting into that marketing has been working; they are one of the most popular pedals because they are fast, smooth, and will survive a nuclear firestorm. Tama has built that fan base and is pretty well happy to stick with the thing they have going on. They haven’t had a major change in design for a while. Ironic, considering the words ” The Legend in Innovation” are etched in the foot board and they’ve been using the same basic model for years. (more…)

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Steve Gadd: In Session should win some kind of prize for honesty and plainspokenness in the category of drum instructional videos over thirty years in age, because that’s all you get with In Session. Steve Gadd giving session advice from in session interviews and just straight up doing session work. That’s it. That’s not a bad thing, but if you were expecting something that isn’t “Steve Gadd giving session advice from in session interviews and just straight up doing session work” then you’re looking in the wrong place. And yes, I did just quote myself and use italics unnecessarily. (more…)

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Today, we talk about cool music technology and music apps for the iPhone/iPod Touch.  The Flam Accent is the rudiment of the week, we talk about the Zildjian Tour and Sabian Vault Tour, and Bernard Pretty Purdie is the drummer of the week.  Show Notes

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Cool video of Zildjian Day at Memphis Drum Shop!  Check out VISIBLE’s own Kyle, Corey, and Dewey!

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We are BACK for Season 5 of Drummer Talk – the Internet’s longest running drumming podcast.  On today’s show, we talk about what we’ve done all Summer, we discuss the passing of Jim Chapin, we return to our rudimental roots with the single stroke roll, Richard Starkey (AKA Ringo Starr) is the drummer of the week, and Dave gives his thoughts on in-ear monitors.  Show Notes

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First things first. This review would not have been possible without the guys at Fork’s Drum Closet allowing me to occupy their practice room, tool around with a VERY expensive piece of equipment, and have access their wi-fi so I could do some background research on this pedal. They are supporting drummer-talk and the review monkey by allowing me review their gear so do me a favor and if my review is what convinces you to buy this pedal then give these guys your business. Tell em JABB from drummer-talk sent you, that way they know that they are benefiting from our relationship.

And now the review!

The bass-drum pedal market is a fairly slow one. Even with companies like Trick, Sleishman, Gibraltar, Vruk, Big-Dog, and Off-Set throwing their hats in the ring it still takes forever for produce new and innovative pedals. So when one of the big guys like Pearl put out a new pedal… it’s bound to make some waves in the drumming community. Pearl’s Demon Drive is one sexy piece of equipment, I mean, everything abut it screams fast. It is hands down the most aesthetically pleasing pedal on the market IMO. Then again it will spend most of it’s time under your foot so it’s not exactly going to be a crowd pleaser unless you can do something cool with it. Also if making it ugly would significantly drop the crazy high price then i’ll take the ugly pedal. Pearl seems to have decided that the interchangeable cam system that the previous Eliminator pedal was rocking has no place in the new design. The old chains and straps have given way to a direct drive system, which along with the bearings are what Pearl is touting as the reason for the new pedal smoothness and responsiveness. Trick has compression springs, DW 9000 has the free floating rotor, Giant Step has the rotating pendulum, and Demon Drive has Ninja bearings. (more…)

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Sup guys and gals. Last show of the season. Carter The Prodigal Whipping Boy flies solo today in Dave’s stead. We talk about what kind of cymbal is right for the job. Drummer of the Week is Incubus’ Jose Pasillas. Thanks so much to you all!

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Now THIS is cool.  As part of their 100th anniversary celebrations, Ludwig is releasing a gorgeous stainless steel kit. Every kit will be fashioned by Ronn Dunnett, owner of Dunnett Classic Drums, who knows a thing or two about making metal drums. Too bad they’re only making 100 of them. I’d love to get one.

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This makes me drool. Taye’s unveiling a new finish for their BeBop kits. This classic walnut finish is seriously mouth-watering. Maybe it’s because I’ve been playing and listening to a lot of jazz recently, but my favorite part of this kit besides the finish is the 18″x14″ kick drum. Looks marvelous. Bet it sounds great too! Always been impressed with how Taye’s kits sound. They do great work.

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We talk all about cases on this week’s show!  Carter brings the news (including a disgusting Joey Jordison story), Keith Moon is the drummer of the week, and the Cheese-pata-flafla is the hybrid rudiment of the week.  Show Notes

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