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Nord has announced it will introduce 5 new Nord products at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt.

The Nord Drum 2 percussion synth + Nord Pad multi-pad controller surface.

The new Nord Lead 4 and Nord Lead 4R is 4-part multi-timbral synthesizer with innovative new performance features, advanced layering and synchronization possibilities, new filter types and on-board effects. Read more about the Nord Lead 4 and listen to the sound demos at our mini-site: www.nordlead4.com!

The Nord Drum 2 is a 6-channel Modeling Percussion Synthesizer that combines the playability of real percussion with unique and powerful sound creation possibilities! New features included Resonance modeling, FM-synthesis, distortion effects, stereo outputs with panning and CC-control. We’re also releasing the Nord Pad, a responsive, compact multi-pad designed to be the perfect companion to the Nord Drum 2 with an elegant single cable ethernet connector. The Nord Pad is available as an optional accessory.

The new Nord Piano 2 HP combines all the features from our Nord Piano 2 HA88 with the amazingly lightweight 73-key Hammer Action Portable keyboard (11 kg/ 24.25 lbs). For general information see the existing Nord Piano 2 product page.

More information: Nord

Jomox has introduced the ModBase 09 Bass Drum and Mod.Brane 11 Percussion, two new ModBase System series Eurorack drum module series.

Continuing the proven Jomox analog drum desktop modules, we have decided to expand into the 19” euro rack market while keeping the tradition of our storeable analog sound production. To achieve this, we had to develop a complete new analog control system for our circuitries inside these modules.

We’d like to make these euro rack products interesting for both live drummers and modular people. Therefore, a CV/Gate control and trigger inputs for drumpad pickups are available.

For regular modular use, analog routable CV inputs and an analog output are accessible via 3.5mm jacks. The Gate can be configured as 0-5V, 0-15V, inversed or s-trigger.

The ModBase 09 Bass Drum and Mod.Brane 11 Percussion modules are scheduled for release in Summer 2013. More modules are to be announced.

More information: Jomox

In Tune Partners has announced it has published Music Alive!’s Percussion, a comprehensive introduction to drums and percussion, from hand drums to digital kits, and everything in between by award-winning author, columnist, performer, bandleader, and clinician Daniel Glass.

In this well-illustrated guide, Glass covers the history of the drum, tracing the development of the modern drum kit while also discussing hand, concert, marching, and electronic percussion. In addition to breaking down the equipment and accessories available to today’s young drummer, Glass offers notated lessons that explore basic rudiments as techniques used in classical, world, jazz, rock, and other genres.

Glass is passionate about his work and shares this passion, his personal experience and wisdom with his readers to help them get the most of their percussive journey. The book is not only an inspiring read, it also serves well as a reference tool for particular instruments or styles of music.

A noted historian as well as performer, Glass profiles great drummers from the jazz age through the present day. The included DVD-ROM offers high-quality footage from Glass’ clinics and performances, the author’s audio demonstrations of more than 50 music examples, a printable rudiments poster, and more.

The book is available from Hal Leonard Books, priced at $19.99 USD.

More information: Hal Leonard Books

Tonebuilder has announced that its limited edition Driven Machine Drums Strikes Back electronic drum and percussion sample library is nearly sold out.

Just a quick heads-ups, there are 97 copies remaining until I pull Driven Machine Drums STRIKES BACK!! from the site. It will no longer be available after that point.

DMD Strikes Back features

• 2,072 Premium Designer Drum Samples.
• 24-Bit/96kHz WAV and AIF. Intelligently organized and labeled for optimal creative work-flow.
• 24-Bit/44.1kHz WAV. Optimized for Elektron Octatrack playback levels.
• 16-Bit/44.1kHz WAV. Featuring premium dithering/SRC and 8 character names for classic samplers such as the MPC and Akai series.
• Includes 22 Ableton Drum Racks, 22 NI Maschine Kits, 22 FXPansion Geist and Guru Kits.
• Deluxe Edition includes Logic EXS-24 & Native Intruments Kontakt programs.

The sample library is available to purchase for $77 USD (Standard) / $87 USD (Deluxe).

More information: ToneBuilder

Sample Magic has introduced its new SM Studio series of sample libraries.

SM Studio is the latest concept from Sample Magic; a new label which puts stunning live instrument recordings at your fingertips. With a keen focus on beautifully tracked samples served with subtle, high-end processing, SM Studio appeals to the discerning producer who seeks exquisite recordings made using the best musicians and the finest outboard.

New SM Studio packs

• Disco & Funk Guitars — Inspired by guitar legends such as Nile Rodgers, George Benson and Curtis Mayfield, Disco & Funk Guitars oozes authenticity. Recorded with eight classic guitars – including a Fender Texas Special ‘Fat’ Strat, a Fender Thin-Line Telecaster and a single-coil Fender Strat – delivers 100+ riffs and licks for disco, funk, soul, nu-disco, house and beyond.
• Tribal Percussion — 300+ hyper-detailed Afro and Latin inspired tribal percussion loops optimised for use across the electronic music spectrum; from house to chillout, disco to world, it’s a treasure trove of beat bounty, served at 100, 120 and 126bpm, for producers wanting to add an organic, human feel to their beats.

The SM Studio packs are available to purchase for £14.90 GBP each.

More information: Sample Magic / SM Studio

The Loop Loft has introduced Maschine Kits, a collection of sample packs for Native Instruments Maschine.

Maschine Kits from The Loop Loft contain hand-selected samples from our most popular collections.

Loop Loft Maschine Kits

• Eric Harland Drums – The Eric Harland Maschine kit captures the signature sound of one of the world’s top jazz drummers. Wide open-toms, crackling snares and dark, trashy cymbals make this kit a must-have for anyone producing jazz and funk tracks.
• Cinematic Drums 1 – Explosive bass drums, thunderous tom toms, ominous percussion and a plethora of unique tones make the Cinematic Drums Maschine Kit the perfect solution for anyone composing music for movies and television.
• Everything But Sticks – Let’s be honest. 99% of the drum samples in existence use sticks. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but isn’t it time to do something different? This is why we set out to produce Everything But Sticks for Maschine, a collection of samples that take a new and fresh approach to the drum set.
• Simon Phillips Drums – This Maschine Kit features samples from master drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Toto etc). Simon’s signature Tama kit and Zildjian Cymbals provide the perfect bed of sounds for rock and pop productions.
• Brazilian Drums & Percussion 1 – The Brazilian Percussion Maschine Kit features samples from drummer Celso Alberti (Steve Winwood, Airto, Flora Purim, Herbie Mann). These authentic percussion samples are perfect for layering grooves in a wide variety of genres.
• Singer Songwriter Drums – The Singer Songwriter Drums Maschine Kit features drum and cymbal samples from our popular Art of Brushes Vol 3 release. This is the perfect kit for someone seeking “earthy” and warm drum sounds that easily blend with other acoustic instruments.

The Maschine Kits are available to purchase from $9 USD.

More information: The Loop Loft / Maschine Kits