While the mother of all metronome videos was caught at NAMM 09 with the birth of ‘Metronomica’, Sonic Ventures brings its own take on beat-keeping to LIMS 09.
What did we tell you! It’s the weekend, and the rockstars have arrived. While Roland’s Juno-Di synth and Peavey’s Revalver III update continue to fly the flag in the new gear corner, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan and The Commitments are leading day three’s highlights with style.
David Haynes is a drummer with a difference: he only plays using his fingers. The clue is in the name…

It’s day two of LIMS 09, the rock stars are out in force and the show floor highlights are coming in thick and fast…
Zildjian’s Z series of cast cymbals for rock players has been going for years, so MusicRadar was surprised to learn that Zildjian had managed to sneak a brand new update to the line into LIMS without anyone noticing.
Craig Blundell is now one of Roland’s foremost clinicians. His clinic style, performances and level of entertainment have received rave reviews in the media all over the globe and have put him ‘out there’ with some of the best clinicians, educators and session drummers in the world. Craig is currently recording in the studio with Rebel MC/Congo Natty as well as holding down the drum seat with David Cross from King Crimson. He continues to get great reviews in publications worldwide and still manages to keep on stretching the boundaries and creativity of his instrument.
Steve Vai on Alien Guitar Secrets, Naked Tracks and his new DVD, Where The Wild Things Are