Playing the drums is no longer just about picking up the sticks and smashing the skins. Electronic drumming has come a long, long way since the very first ‘Rhythmicon’ rhythm machine was invented in 1932 by Leon Theremin – which played a grand total of 16 different rhythms. Skip forward to the mid-’70s and electronic drumming began to feature more and more in popular commercial music. By the 1980s electronic drums and rhythm machines were almost a given on any album, especially in pop, dance and new wave music.
Now in 2015, electronic drumming and electronic rhythm making is bigger than ever, with not only drummers using electronics as part of their musical craft but also producers, DJ’s, game designers and just about anyone creating music at home. Electronic drumming is almost an imperative part of the home studio, practice room, recording space and stage. From dance bands, solo musicians to heavy metal drummers using drum triggers, electronic drumming is a big part of playing drums and it seems to just keep growing in popularity.
OXYGEN MUSIC and DRUMANIA are proud to present Geelong’s first Electronic Drumming Expo Day on Saturday April 18. This FREE event will showcase some of the best and latest in electronic drums, beat making and acoustic/electronic hybrid drumming. You will have the opportunity to see, hear and try out some amazing gear, talk to industry specialists, discover new ideas and catch some cool demos and performances.
Catch demos by very special guests such as Dayne Lawless (new Pearl E-Pro, Zildjian Gen16), Jamie Goff (Yamaha), Rob Boz (Native Instruments, Albeton, Korg), Jai Morrow and Mark Spies (Alesis) along with many other drumming industry specialists who will be demonstrating what’s cool and new in electronic drums and just how easy it is to set up and start playing on your own space ship! Take a look at new innovations by Zildjian’s new Gen16 electric/acoustic cymbals, new Pearl Epro and Truetrac heads, Yamaha DTX and electronic kit apps, Alesis, KAT, Native Instruments, Albeton, KORG and many others.
This Electronic Drumming Expo Day will be a unique opportunity to take your drums to a whole new level and possibly land on a planet you never knew existed. Come along to learn more about electronic drums, try out the huge range, bag a bargain and be inspired by the amazing technology of electronic drumming.
When: Saturday 18th April
Where: OXYGEN College, Live Room, 22 Gordon Ave, Geelong West
Time: 10am-3:30pm
FREE Entry
www.oxygenmusic.com.au Ph:5223 1724 for more details.
Presented by Oxygen Music and Drumania
