BRD-S Low Volume CymbalsPearl Drums is pleased to introduce the new BRD-S Low Volume Practice Cymbals, the latest addition to the BRD cymbal series.  Designed specifically for low-noise practice, the BRD-S features precision-drilled perforations across the playing surface. This special construction significantly reduces volume while maintaining the natural stick feel, rebound, and response of a traditional acoustic cymbal. Players can enjoy realistic cymbal performance without the excessive sound levels typically associated with full-volume cymbals. Whether you're practicing in an apartment, rehearsing at home, warming up backstage before a show, or playing in venues with strict volume restrictions, the BRD-S allows you to focus on technique and musical expression while keeping sound levels under control. It also pairs well with electronic drum kits, providing a more authentic playing experience than rubber cymbal pads. The set includes a 20" Ride, 18" Crash, 16" Crash, and 14" Hi-Hats, allowing drummers to experience the full range of cymbal techniques and tonal variations. From articulate ride patterns on the bow to full-bodied crashes at the edge and expressive accents on the bell, the BRD-S delivers dynamic response and realistic performance characteristics at a fraction of the volume of conventional cymbals. To make transportation easy, the set also comes with a dedicated cymbal bag, making it ideal for drummers who regularly move between practice spaces, rehearsal rooms, lessons, and live venues. Combining practicality, portability, and excellent value for money, the BRD-S is an ideal solution for drummers looking to practice more often without compromising on feel or performance. Watch the comparison video to hear the difference in volume between the BRD-S Low Volume Cymbals and the standard BRD-1 cymbals.   Also Available: BRD-1 CymbalsFor drummers seeking a full-volume acoustic cymbal at an affordable price, the BRD-1 Brass Cymbal Set remains available as part of the BRD series.  Crafted from brass and designed with a focus on musical sound and everyday usability, the BRD-1 offers excellent value for beginners, students, rehearsal studios, and drummers looking for a reliable practice or backup cymbal set. Its balanced tone and accessible price make it an ideal entry-level option without sacrificing essential performance characteristics. Whether you're building your first drum kit or looking for a cost-effective cymbal solution, the BRD-1 delivers dependable performance and great value.  BRD-S Low Volume Practice Cymbals Product Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/products/options-accessories/cymbal/brd-s-low-volume-practice-cymbalsBRD-1 Cymbals Product Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/products/options-accessories/cymbal/brd-1-cymbals

Download official Pearl wallpapers for your desktop and mobile devices. Download official Pearl wallpapers featuring the new Decade Maple Artisan finishes, 870 Sunset Pine Burst and 872 White Beach Pine Fade, along with other popular Pearl drum kits.Choose your favorite image and customize your desktop or smartphone with Pearl.Available in both desktop and mobile formats.  Decade Maple Artisan (DMPA) : 870 Sunset Pine Burst Desktop Wallpaper (3840 × 2160)  Mobile Wallpaper (1080 × 1920)  Decade Maple Artisan (DMPA) : 872 White Beach Pine Fade Desktop Wallpaper (3840 × 2160)  Mobile Wallpaper (1080 × 1920)  Masters Maple Pure : 850 Aqua Turquoise Stripe Desktop Wallpaper (3840 × 2160)  Mobile Wallpaper (1080 × 1920)  Professional Series (PMX) : 808 Velvet Crimson Desktop Wallpaper (3840 × 2160)  Mobile Wallpaper (1080 × 1920)  Masters Maple Pure (MP4) : T35 Exotic Saman Natural burst Desktop Wallpaper (3840 × 2160)  Mobile Wallpaper (1080 × 1920)

The popular Compact Traveler series, designed for easy portability and quick setup wherever inspiration strikes, is now available in a striking limited-edition finish.This special model features a bold combination of sleek black drumheads and Machine Grey shells, creating a modern and sophisticated look with an unmistakable stage presence. The dark, refined color scheme pairs perfectly with outdoor performances, street sessions, and location shoots, standing out beautifully both in person and on camera.Lightweight, compact, and visually distinctive, this limited-edition finish brings together portability and style in one unique package.Don’t miss your chance to get this exclusive model while it’s available. #MG Machine Grey *Add-on tom pack separately available Compact Traveler Product Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/products/drum-sets/compact-traveler/compact-traveler All New Finishes Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/new_finish

Introducing Limited Decade Maple Artisan: 870 Sunset Pine Burst & 872 White Beach Pine Fade We are thrilled to announce a special release that brings a new level of artistry and craftsmanship to the Decade Maple Artisan series. For a limited time, we are introducing two exclusive finishes, each featuring a beautifully selected pine wood outer ply—a unique material choice that elevates both the visual and acoustic character of every shell.These new finishes showcase the organic beauty of pine while blending modern gradients and translucent color work that highlight the natural grain of the wood. The result is a pair of new finishes that look just as inspiring as the Decade Maple series sounds.  #870 Sunset Pine Burst#870 Sunset Pine Burst radiates pure beauty.A warm, radiant gradient transitioning from glowing amber to deep crimson. Sunset Pine Burst captures the energy of a sunset igniting across the surface of natural pine. Its vivid presence on stage is matched only by its expressive tone and elegant wood texture.   #872  White Beach Pine Fade#872 White Beach Pine Fade offers a breath of cool, refreshing clarity. Beginning with a soft, white-sand touch, the finish gently transitions into a serene aqua tone, capturing the calm of shoreline waters. The pine grain remains visible and expressive, grounding the design in organic elegance. It’s a finish for drummers who bring precision, purity, and personality to every groove  Decade Maple Artisan Product Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/products/drum-sets/decade-maple-artisan/decade-maple-artisan All New Finishes Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/new_finish

 We are pleased to introduce two limited black hardware finishes for the Export series. Whether you are an aspiring musician or an experienced player, the Pearl Export seamlessly integrates superior sound quality with captivating visual aesthetics. Two carefully curated sophisticated finishes have been added to ensure that your drumming experience is not only acoustically enriching but also visually compelling. Now is the only time you can get your hands on the luxury looking black hardware Export!   #866 Graphite Slate w/Black HardwareEmbrace the darkness with Pearl Export in Graphite Slate finish.   #869 Daphne Blue w/Black HardwareExport in Daphne Blue with Black Hardware: an inspired visual contrast.  Export Series Product Pagehttps://pearldrum.com/global/products/drum-sets/export-exx/export

Professional Series#764/Royal Blue Burst StripeA refreshing color featuring a vibrant blue with natural stripes. The blue burst pattern gradually spreads from the center, showcasing a subtle wood grain through a transparent finish. #776/Satin Gold ContrailA sophisticated design combining solid matte black with gold stripes, reminiscent of cutting-edge devices. The two stripes provide a perfect contrast, enhancing the overall sleek look. Decade Maple#828/Matte Dark WalnutA rich dark brown with varied wood grain tones, offering a chic and luxurious finish. The matte tone adds an elegant and subdued touch.#889/Gloss Exotic MapleA premium wrap finish that highlights the natural beauty of wood grain. This finish combines natural aesthetics with elegance, and the glossy finish accentuates its luxurious appeal.

We are pleased to introduce three new swirl finishes for the Export series. Whether you are an aspiring musician or an experienced player, the Pearl EXPORT seamlessly integrates superior sound quality with captivating visual aesthetics.  Three carefully curated sophisticated finishes have been added to ensure that your drumming experience is not only acoustically enriching but also visually compelling. Delve into the diverse range of the EXPORT series, offering over 10 durable wrapped finishes. It transcends the realm of a mere drum kit; it stands as a testament to both style and quality. Do not hesitate. Embrace excellence; opt for EXPORT.   New EXX Colors in 2024#777/Slipstream White #778/Graphite Silver Twist#779/Metallic Amethyst TwistMore details for Pearl new finishes are HERE.

Electronic drums have been evolving in a daily basis.  Its completeness has no difference between the acoustic drums. But in other hand, electronic drum’s usage in the live performance is very low surprisingly. The number of usages significantly differs as the size of the stage gets larger. At this point, the electronic drums are surely positioned at the “sub” of the acoustic drums.   The bands which have succeeded in Japan aren’t so many. The Japanese band “LUNA SEA” is one of the succeeded bands in Japan, and its drummer SHINYA has done a live performance in front of over 30,000 audience. The interesting fact about this live is that he used “electronic drums” throughout a whole stage. Studying and adopting the technologies as a drum manufacturer, absolute “fusion” with acoustic and digital have created the completely new concept electronic drum “e/MERGE.” It has supported SHINYA throughout all the songs at the live and proved the definite quality to all the audience who have participated at the live. (In our understanding) There’s no past evidence of arena class live performance that has been done with a single electronic drum for all songs. And this evidence proves that e/MERGE has no bear comparison between the acoustic drums of its performance in the entire band sound. Why did SHINYA, who is obsessed about the drums comparing to the other drummer, has chosen the e/MERGE on such a big stage like this? Looking to his internal, there was his belief as a professional drummer, a positive attitude towards challenging to the new things, and the sure potential that e/MERGE could make them real.   With e/MERGE, you can freely change the tone quality, and the musical quality of the live has improved. --- SHINYA     SHINYA Special Drum Seminar held at ESP Entertainment Tokyo Main Building B1 Hall on Sunday, November 27th. It became a fulfilling content to know the innovation of e/MERGE of its looks, function, and the sound. There were talks about unreleased new e/MERGE products with the Pearl's development staff, a real voice of live sound engineers, and SHINYA playing along with LUNA SEA's songs. Now, we are introducing some of the details of the seminar.     -The first impression of playing e/MERGE- “It’s been already a couple years since after when I first played the e/MERGE. I was so surprised about its amazing quality. It reflected out my expression properly which was the sound I wanted to play on the snare drum, toms, and even a bass drum with soft and loud touches. That is why I thought the e/MEGRE might bring the sound better than the acoustic drums through the speakers. As you know, most guitarist often switch around their guitars on the live performances, selecting by the songs they play. I mean, by switching to another guitar, they can express several nuances or expressions immediately. But drummers can't do that easily. Because it is not easy to switch around the drum sets during the live performance like guitars. The only way we can do about this struggle was to switch our snare drums. At the previous recording session using an e/MERGE, we got some great matched sounds for our songs. Because I wanted the sound to go along with the song on this live performance, I choose the e/MERGE which was the best solution to the drummer’s struggle”, one of Japan's leading drummers, SHINYA said.     “The e/MERGE is an instrument that changes its sound when the player changes. And, adding the 'Shell' makes the sound fuller rich sound."     -Perspective from engineers- During the seminar, Mr. Akihito Takegawa of Pearl, who has involved in the development of this set, took the stage, and shared the secret story of the development of the new set with SHINYA. “When I first hit the e/MERGE, I immediately wanted to use it. The feel of the kick was amazing. "Starting with this encounter, SHINYA introduced e/MERGE, and eventually wants to make a set entirely with the e/MERGE. Next, Mr. Hisaaki Komatsu, who is in charge of PA at the live, also took the stage. He talked about the advantages of e/MERGE from the perspective of a PA saying "The same sound can be played at any venue. It's very easy to use as a PA, and I think it's the ideal drum set."  SHINYA also said, "If the drums doesn't sound a solid sound which becomes a bass of sound, the PA can't create a sound. e/MERGE contains that sound."     “I was very surprised when I heard from Mr. SHINYA that he was going to play the electronic drums on the live performance at the time." He also said, "As I was selecting the sounds, I realized the original tones of e/MERGE were really excellent. It has loaded other sounds very quickly, and very easy to customize to match the parts of the songs. So, everything went well smoothly."  Mr. Komatsu, who is one of the great engineers in Japan, said. SHINYA said, “as a matter of fact, I did the sound check at the stadium the day before the live performance. During the time, I heard the full sound of e/MERGE from the big speakers in the stadium for the first time. All the sound of cymbals, bass drums, snare drum, and toms were crystal clear, well-defined, and each drums sounds individually.  Because the sound was prominently beautiful, everyone around there, including me, were so excited at the time. Most drummers understand that the sound what they hear on the stage and the sound coming out from the speakers with guitars and bass mixed up are different. That is why, we truly trust our engineers. And this time after the live show, engineers said "the sound of e/MERGE was absolutely great!" I really thanked both e/MERGE and engineers after the show.”     -One-of-a-kind- “If two drummers play the same e/MERGE on the same condition, the sound coming out from the e/MERGE would be different due to their playstyle, technique, sticks, and heads. I feel like e/MERGE is a “MODERN” acoustic drum. As a drummer the time latency of the electronic drum makes us sometimes upset. Because of the difference between the sound of our recognition and the actual sound. But I have never felt the same thing when I play the e/MERGE. To prove it, playing two bass drums, one in acoustic and the other in e/MERGE, these balances were great! As if I was playing the acoustic bass drums for both at the time. Also, I have been trying many attempts to investigate the sound I want on the e/MERGE. Those are like changing the heads or the sticks to hear the difference in sounds. Actually, there was a difference in the sound, and that recognized me the e/MERGE is a “MODERN” acoustic drum even more. If I could only have one drum set, I would choose the e/MERGE. I can play it at home, at the recording, and can be used in huge arenas, too. I have proved it and were no problem in the huge arena like Saitama-Super Arena.  If you have never played any electronic drums, I want you to give it a shot. I absolutely believe, you will say "What an amazing kit! I have never played like this before!" And as you know very well, all the tom stands, and the other hardware are made by Pearl. They are so durable and reliable!” SHINYA also said.     -Additional Information- During the seminar, he played the Real-Look e/MERGE which was used at latest LUNA SEA's live performance. At the same time, this kit was unveiled to the world for the first time. SHINYA did minus-one performance, also he explained about his kit with LUNA SEA's PA and Pearl's development staff in public. It was probably quality time for all the audience.  SHINYA's Artist Kit is now available. Go check the URL below to see the more additional information. We will be soon publishing another news about this seminar. Stay tuned! Please note: This SHINYA's kit with copper finish is currently still prototype, stay tuned for updates. Thank you very much for your kind understanding.   Artist Kit Collection   SHINYA’s Artist Page   Special Thanks: Rittor Music Photos: Keishi Sawahira