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Author: Eric Sands

Eric Sands

Eric Sands, Drums & Percussion Editor, wrote for Korg Connection and years later went on to co-found two popular online drum communities, www.vdrums.com and www.ddrums.com. Both of these sites became leading sources of information and news for serious electronic drummers and percussionists. Eric is an accomplished rock and jazz drummer, keyboard player, and computer engineer.

  • Drums & Equipment Reviews, Reviews, Snare Drum Reviews
    June 12, 2012
    byEric Sands

    Tama Mike Portnoy Melody Master Snare Drum MP1455ST

    Mike Portnoy needs no introduction as one of the world’s greatest technical drummers. His work with Dream Theater, Neal Morse, Transatlantic, and Adrenalin Mob (to ...
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  • Drums & Equipment Reviews, Reviews, Snare Drum Reviews
    June 12, 2012
    byEric Sands

    Tama John Blackwell Signature JB145N 5”x14” Snare Drum

    Metal players may not be familiar with John Blackwell’s name, but this outstanding drummer and Berklee grad have backed major pop talents ranging from Prince ...
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  • Cymbal Reviews, Drums & Equipment Reviews, Reviews
    July 11, 2011
    byEric Sands

    Sabian Vault Holy China 21” Cymbal

    The new Sabian Vault Holy China cymbal was developed in collaboration with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and is a part of ...
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  • Drums & Equipment Reviews, Reviews, Snare Drum Reviews
    June 7, 2008
    byEric Sands

    Ludwig LB416T Black Beauty Snare Drum

    First, we must admit the sad truth — we’ve never actually had the honor of playing an authentic Ludwig De Luxe model (aka “Black Beauty”) ...
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  • Drummers & Percussionist FS, Feature Stories
    July 11, 2007
    byEric Sands

    Gavin Harrison: Rhythmic Illusionist

    As the drummer for Porcupine Tree since their 2001 release, In Absentia, Gavin Harrison exploded onto the drum scene with his intricate fills, solid groove, ...
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  • Drummers & Percussionist FS, Feature Stories
    June 11, 2007
    byEric Sands

    Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy: Carpe Diem

    Do we really need to write an introduction to one of the most popular, talented, and prolific rock drummers of the modern era? The drummer ...
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  • Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories
    June 7, 2007
    byEric SandsScott Kahn

    Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy: Carpe Diem

    Do we really need to write an introduction to one of the most popular, talented, and prolific rock drummers of the modern era? The drummer ...
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  • Drums & Equipment Reviews, Hardware, Drumheads, Accessory Reviews, Reviews
    April 7, 2007
    byEric Sands

    Roland RT-10 Acoustic Drum Triggers

    Looking for a way to trigger samples from your drums during live performances? Or, maybe you just need to trigger that mesh drumhead practice set ...
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  • Drums & Equipment Reviews, Hardware, Drumheads, Accessory Reviews, Reviews
    December 6, 2006
    byEric Sands

    Drum Workshop DW9550 Universal Remote Hi-Hat

    The Drum Workshop DW 9550 Series Universal Remote Hi-Hat combines the latest hi-hat technology with DW’s excellent manufacturing quality. This new remote hi-hat stand is ...
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  • Cymbal Reviews, Drums & Equipment Reviews, Reviews
    October 6, 2006
    byEric Sands

    Sabian HHX Legacy Cymbal Line

    The new Sabian HHX Legacy cymbals are a part of the popular HHX line that were developed in collaboration with Dave Weckl. This is not ...
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