Timpano blog

Timpano-percussion is honoured to receive Paul Francis of Cymbal Craftsman on June 27th 2026 at our shop! Paul will be at the shop on Saturday June 27th to share his amazing knowledge on cymbals and cymbal making. We'll be receiving...

Timpano is happy to present a clinic with powerhouse drummer Matt Greiner. Matthew Greiner is an American drummer, best known as a founding member of the metalcore band August Burns Red. In 2012, he also cofounded the drum company Greiner&Kilmer...

Last day at NAMM! Our ears were blasted all day, but we stayed righ unto the end! It was our last chance to visit our favorite manufacturers but also explore the show floor and take a look at all the...

After a fun evening with our friends from Roland, day 2 starts off strong with a nice quiet visit to BDC (we managed to enter the hall before the horde!) There's a lot of new stuff coming from British Drum...

First day at NAMM is done! It was a day full of meetings with manufacturers and distributors and plenty of stuff to see. The first stop was before the show even started when we visited the Aquarian headquarters, which is...

The EAD50 is the latest high-end model and takes the EAD concept even further. It captures and processes your acoustic sound with refined precision, merging it seamlessly with electronic sources to create a true hybrid drumming experience. With real-time control...

Meinl cymbals never disappoint and once again this year they have released a slew of new cymbal products. Anika Niles Artist Design Cymbal Ocean Tides (Engraved Bronze) - 2025: "Always in motion, always in rhythm. Sometimes gentle and delicate, like...

Limited edition snares, new finishes and the return of Spartan hardware! This STAR Reserve is a limited-edition model featuring an extra thick Mahogany shell.Crafted from 9mm/11ply G-Mahogany, this shell produces warm, full body tone and is enhanced by the deep...