Timpano blog

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...

New colours and new steam bent snares from Slingerland : The Radio King snares are crafted to capture the essence of the Slingerland sound and legacy. Blending vintage authenticity with modern durability, this Radio King Snare forges a new path...

We've put together videos compairing this japanese cymbal brand we started to carry in the shop! Koide Cymbals manufacture the Absolute series using B21ZFe alloy and the 703 series which is made from tradtional B20. You can hear their rides,...

Luka Drums make drums out of a solid piece of wood. Do you know Luka snare drums? They are one of the only companies in the world that produces custom made snare drums with a wooden log. What does that...