The revolutionary new Aquarian InHEAD system is now available in the UK. The Kick & Snare Electro-Acoustic Trigger bundle pack contains a 14” FSR inHead acoustic hybrid drum trigger, inBOX trigger conditioner and a rimSHOT trigger which  clamps on to the drum hoop. Also included is a kickZONE – a easy to use bass drum trigger that work on any size bass drum. Unlike conventional drum triggers that only react to vibration and that are susceptible to sympathetic misfiring, the inHEAD will only trigger when it senses it is being touched or played on by drumsticks, mallets, rod sticks or fingers.

The inHEAD system, developed in conjunction with MIDItronix, is the first hybrid drumhead to successfully use FSR technology embedded inside an acoustic drumhead. This new approach to electronic drum triggering eliminates many of the problems associated with conventional acoustic triggering and brings a wide range of new possibilities. Please contact MSC direct for details of Aquarian Technology Centres around the UK who now have these in-store. Other models and sizes will follow soon.

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Californian-based Aquarian's drumheads are the world's finest. Produced with a fanatical attention to quality and with product innovation driven by close contact with top players.

Aquarian's range has a size and style to suit every playing need, and many unique features. Aquarian's Safe-T-Loc system locks the drumhead into specially contoured aluminium extrusion hoops, secured with epoxy. For the drummer, it means a head that never pulls out and which cannot de-tune. Aquarian vacuum-sealing process is used on two-ply heads, which guarantees no air gets trapped between the surfaces, ensuring a pure, clear tone.

Exhaustive time and resources have been invested in to making the finest coating available on Aquarian’s ‘Texture Coated’ ranges of heads. The exclusive Aquarian Z100 coating will outlast the competition again and again. It also produces the best tone range and a highly usable ‘brush’ texture. Their heads are incredibly constant in manufacture; once you find the specific model that fits the drummer’s needs you can be assured that the replacement (when you eventually need it) is exactly the same.

Contact your local drum store for more details.

The patented Formula X-10 sticks are the result of extensive research, advanced design and high technology materials. They are made with a unique Graphite formula offering benefits to the drummer never before possible. These include greater durability, no warping, consistent weight and superior feel. The Lites™ are a very competitively priced version of the X-10’s offering many of the same features, with a very close feel to wood.  Aquarian also manufactures red ‘Shock-Grip’ versions, which protect the drummers’ hands against vibration and fatigue. These are of great benefit to some electronic kit players, as harder surfaces can cause RSI problems.

The Aquarian Tru-Bounce Practice Pad provides an active playing surface of specially selected neoprene for a true and accurate response.  Comfortable to play without the "overly-springy" feel of traditional gum rubber.  Even at the softest volumes, each stick note is articulated and can be heard. The result is a more accurate rebound that helps to develop control, strength and speed.  Similarly, the Quick Bounce Pad provides the same surface in a portable size. Both come complete with rudiments sheet and a free pair of Aquarian sticks – ideal as a ‘warm-up’ pad before shows.

Other Aquarian accessories include Studio Ring muffling rings that will eliminate ring on snare and toms – ideal for a ‘studio’ sound without choking the drum, and Port Holes bass drumhead cutting templates

Aquarian Cymbal Springs mount on any cymbal stand to absorb impact and protect the cymbal.  Aquarian Kick Pads, in either standard or Super Thin weight, extend the life of the bass drumhead whilst producing a punchy, focused sound.