Drum & Percussion

Way back in the 1860s, Joseph Hudson, who was a Birmingham trained toolmaker, converted his humble washroom at St. Marks Square, which he rented for 1s. 6d. (one shilling and six pence per week) into a workshop.

Here he did anything he could to supplement the family income from watch repairing to cobbling shoes.

Today Acme whistles are recognized as some of the finest whistles manufactured in the world today.

Established in 1980, Alesis was founded on innovative semi-conductor chip technology and award winning industrial designs that allowed entry level musicians and recording artists to afford professional studio recording products that were never affordable before. With high bang for the buck value, Alesis introduced the world’s first professional 16 bit effects processor under $1000, the Midiverb. Following on the heels of the Midiverb, Alesis progressed into studio quality drum machines (HR-16 and SR-16) as well as synthesizers, studio monitors and mixing consoles.

1991 proved to be the ground-breaking year for Alesis, with the introduction of the ADAT Multi-Channel Digital Tape Recorder. Before ADAT, a studio would have to invest $50,000 in order to afford a multi-track digital recorder. With ADAT, the price tag came down to $4,000, essentially allowing every home and project studio to afford digital recording. This new technology allowed any artist or musician to record studio quality recordings.

In 2001, Alesis was acquired by Jack O’Donnell, and ever-since the company has delivered more solutions and value to musicians than ever before. Under his leadership the company ventured into producing the worlds most affordable analog mixers with built-in Digital Signal Processing (award-winning MultiMix Series Mixers), an advanced yet affordable full line of electronic percussion products (USB Pro Kit, DM5 Pro Kit, SURGE Cymbals, Performance Pad), as well as as highly innovative and adaptable computer audio interfaces and controllers (MasterControl). Alesis is committed to delivering the most innovative and inspiring professional audio gear for musicians, producers and engineers of all levels.

The Angel range of Glockenspiels, Xylophones and Metallophones represents the ideal means of offering a real starting point for young children to learn about the fundamentals of making music, both individually and in groups. By using these robust, well-manufactured instruments, children will discover that music is creative, fun and exciting, an experience which can also be shared and enjoyed with classmates. Plus, in addition to learning the basics of musical harmony, all the instruments in the Angel range being non-electrical, allow children to develop their fledgling musical skills in complete safety!

Arbiter Flats Lite are as stylish as they are economical so they are wonderful for gigs, the studio, classrooms and the smallest of bedrooms.
Flats Lite toms can be set up right on top of the bass drum so even small drummers can play them, and the set will grow up at the same time as the player.
The Arbiter Flats Lite Portable Drum Kit - within the reach of every player.
Flats Lite outfit comprises: 'Lite' drums: 10" 12" 14" single headed toms; 20" bass and 12" x 2" double headed bass drum Centre-pull, chain-linked hi-hat pedal Boom and straight cymbal stands with ratchet tilters Snare stand with adjustable basket to hold drum and solid ratchet playing angle adjustment Bass pedal with twin expansion springs, a pull chain and a two-piece foot-plate Ratchet based stand mounted adjustable tom holders for each tom Flats Lite features great sounding Canadian-made cymbals with a pair of 13" hi-hats, a 14" crash and 18" crash/ride

Mapex have been creating acoustic drum products for over 15 years.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned player, Mapex makes a drum set that not only fits your skill level, but fits your budget as well. From the versatile VX series to the elite Orion Series, Mapex is a drum company that you can start with and grow with for a lifetime.

Mapex selects only the finest raw materials for their drums. Premium grade hardwoods like North American Maple, walnut, birch and basswood are hand-selected and sonically matched by skilled acoustical experts to ensure that every drum Mapex produces carries with it the signature Mapex tonal and resonant properties.

The result is a drum that you take on stage or into the studio with complete confidence that you’re style and creativity will be not only perfectly reproduced, but also enhanced by your Mapex drum set.