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    Bobby Kennedy - Roland SPD-S

    Posted by Bobby Kennedy on 21 September 2011

    Roland SPD-S, KD8 & FD8with Bobby Kennedy - Op Shop We take a quick moment with noted New Zealand drummer Bobby Kennedy, from the chart topping Kiwi icon band Op Shop, to talk about how he uses the Roland SPD-S Sampling Pad. Roland SPD-S   My Roland SPD-S has proved invaluable for getting pattern ideas down in hurry when I don't have access to my kit. "The best part is that I can plug in some headphones and not annoy the neighbours or keep the household awake." I even use it live. Th...

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    Ladyhawke - Roland Products

    Posted by Ladyhawke on 21 September 2011

    Q: Your debut album was a huge success in both Australia and New Zealand and created waves around the world. What have been some of the highlights of the last couple of years? A: I spent the last 3 years living in London, which gave me so many opportunities to tour all over UK and Europe. One of my best memories is playing Glastonbury last year, it has blown everything else out of the water. Definitely something I will not soon forget. Q: You collaborated with a number of different writers on th...

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    Darren Mathiassen - Sabian

    Posted by on 19 March 2011

    I chose Legacy series cymbals by Sabian. They are the best all round cymbals in my arsenal.. So good in fact, that my sound man went out and bought himself a set! A perfect balance of smokey dark tones and icy shimmer.. They play equally well from large stage to small club gigs.. I never leave home without them.   Sabian HHX Legacy 14" Hihats - Very responsive pairing delivers clean, crisp stick articul...

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    Darren Mathiassen - Sonor

    Posted by on 1 December 2010

    Darren Mathiassen currently plays for Hollie Smith, Bella Kalolo, The Nok and Iva Lamkum, he also played for Trinity Roots. He is one of the country’s most in demand session and live players, being one New Zealand’s finest talents behind the kit. He took the time to jot down some ideas on the setup he uses, and how he blends traditional acoustic drums of Sonor, the cymbals of Sabian, with...

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    Darren Mathiassen - Roland

    Posted by on 1 December 2010

    :: Roland TD9-KX :: Darren Mathiassen The Roland V-Drums TD-9KX drum kit is my daily workhorse and essential instrument in my studio. There’s a plethora of outstanding on-board sounds, and they’re all very malleable right from within the module, and translate awesomely through the live PA system. This kit is totally plug-and-play, yet still has power-user tactics. The large disp...

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