Take Over Day's Archives - Drum Depot | UK and Cardiff Drum Store | Buy Online https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/category/drum-depot-events/take-over-days/ Drum Depot is Wales' LARGEST Drum store with over 4000 sq ft of drum gear stocking brands from Brady to Zildjian. Offering tuition & expert advice. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:54:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Evans Tune Up Day Event 2026 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/evans-tune-up-day-event-2026/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:54:09 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=116437 !!** Happy New Year **!! Normality has resumed, and as we wave goodbye to 2025, we’re straight into 2026 with a BANG!!!! A tuned bang that is… An Evans Drumhead tuning event kinda bang. For those of you who follow our every move, you know by now, we only do this event ONCE a year, […]

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!!** Happy New Year **!!

Normality has resumed, and as we wave goodbye to 2025, we’re straight into 2026 with a BANG!!!!

A tuned bang that is… An Evans Drumhead tuning event kinda bang.

For those of you who follow our every move, you know by now,
we only do this event ONCE a year,
and it’s without doubt one of the most exciting, informative, in-demand days EVER.

The ‘tune up’ day with Ben Alldred is so popular that we always struggle to accommodate demand.
This year, our aim is to see EVERYONE, so we are going to be holding this event ALL weekend!!!

In case you haven’t experienced an Evans Tuning Day, allow us to set the scene.

You’re sat at home, busting to gig. There’s not much happening on the scene in January, and your kit has been sat in cases since your last gig of ’25 which was a good 3 weeks ago. Excited to get back to it, on gig day you set up ready for a quick soundcheck…..

‘WHACK!!! Nnnnooooo! These drums sound like damp cardboard!!!’

Drum tuning can be so frustrating and quite stressful.

‘WHACK! WHACK!! What the hell has happened? My kit sounded so good a few weeks ago!!’

With a few minutes to spare before you take to the stage, panic sets in. You lose your head (see what we did there)….

‘WHACK! WHACK!! KICK!!! Whhhyyyyy is this happening? Somebody please help me….’

Moments ago you were ready to absolutely ROCK OUT and now you’re on your knees, looking to the guitarist for help (NOTE: never ever stoop that low!!!) the sound of your kit has completely changed your mood, you’re miffed, can’t get it together and now gotta play to a crowded room.

That’s where we jump in… Along with the crew from Evans,
we’re here to help to solve all of these tuning issues,
plus answer a tonne of questions about drum heads, shells, sounds
and what suits you / your kit best.

Keep ‘Saturday 31st January (10am to 5pm)
AND
Sunday 1st February (10am to 4pm)’ free.
Don’t miss the chance to make YOUR drums sound better than ever before.

If you like the sound of that and want to learn more, book yourself a slot.

Click here to book a slot

If you’ve haven’t come along to one of these days before,
Here’s a little bit more info for you below.

Otherwise, we’ll see you on the 31st & 1st.

Tidy!

DDC Out.

🥁

Further Info:

Learn all about Evans drumheads, discuss sounds, the material your drum is made from, music you like and your playing style.

Then get down to head choices AND have your drums tuned by a drum tuning guru.

Any products that are needed to improve or enhance the sound or performance of your drum

(e.g. Evans drumheads, Puresound Wires, etc.) will be charged for.

You’ll be allocated a time slot so it’s 1-2-1 and all about you, baby!!!

Your drums will be stripped, heads replaced and tuned to perfection.

If you don’t want to bring any drums in at this time,
you’re more than welcome to hang out in-store to learn everything there is to learn,
listen in, watch what’s going on with the kits etc.

Leave DD all clued up with a tonne of knowledge, a fresh drum sound,
feeling rather confident and busting to smash your next gig.

Specialist advise at a specialist store. Game changer…!!!

🙌

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]]> Evans Take Over Day https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/evans-take-over-day-27-01-24/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:19:11 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=90525 Evans Drumheads – Tuning Day Saturday 27th January 2024 10am to 5pm Ben Alldred and Pete Moffat from EVANS DRUMHEADS UK at Drum Depot, Cardiff Tuning can be an absolute minefield, so time consuming and extremely frustrating to say the least. Let’s help with that… This is YOUR chance to learn how to tune with ease and get […]

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Evans Drumheads – Tuning Day

Saturday 27th January 2024

10am to 5pm

Ben Alldred and Pete Moffat from EVANS DRUMHEADS UK at Drum Depot, Cardiff
Tuning can be an absolute minefield, so time consuming and extremely frustrating to say the least.
Let’s help with that…
This is YOUR chance to learn how to tune with ease and get the sound YOU want from YOUR drums in our fun, friendly and informal Evans tuning event. Let the tuning guru(s) help you discover the incredible potential of YOUR drums.

No more of this;

“Ahhhhh tuning, I just can’t do it”

“I hate tuning, PLEASE help me”

“I never tune my kit, I just let the guitarist do it”

What awaits is a tonne more screaming and adoring fans as you take your tone to a whole new level.

The Plan

The tuning workshop is free to attend and runs from 10am to 5pm on Sat 27th Jan.

1-2-1 pre booked time slots.

We’ll chat about sound, music, playing style and the material your snare / kit is made from.

Your drums will be stripped and the right heads chosen.

Then it will be tuned to perfection by our Evans tuning expert(s).

You’re welcome to hang out in-store to learn everything there is to learn about Evans Drumheads as well as listen in / watch what’s going on with other kits etc.

Wanna be involved?

Click here to book a slot
We’ll ask you a few quick questions, take some contact info and discuss what you’re bringing down.
Once we have all of the above info, we’ll confirm your place and allocate you a time slot!
Sorted.
We look forward to hearing back from you and getting you ’tuned’ in.
DD Crew.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Learning all about Evans drumheads, drum tuning and all drum head advise at this event is free. Any products that are needed to improve or enhance the sound or performance of your drum (e.g. Evans drumheads, Puresound Snare Wires, etc.) will be charged for.
Please arrive in-store at least 20 minutes before your allocated time slot.
If you’re unable to make it, PLEASE, let us know so we can try to offer your slot to another drummer.
Drum Depot reserve the right to change or cancel any event without prior notice.
You must confirm how many drums you are bringing with you prior to the event in order for us to allocate a suitable amount of time. Any extra drums brought in on the day will not be re-headed or tuned.

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]]> Evans Take Over Day https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/evans-take-over-day-28-01-23/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:56:33 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=83182 Evans Drumheads – Tuning Day Date: Saturday 28th January Time: 10am to 5pm “Ahhhhh tuning, I just can’t do it” “I hate tuning, PLEASE help me” “I never tune my kit, I just stick tape all over it” Tuning can be an absolute minefield, so time consuming and extremely frustrating to say the least. Let’s […]

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Evans Drumheads – Tuning Day

Date: Saturday 28th January
Time: 10am to 5pm

“Ahhhhh tuning, I just can’t do it”

“I hate tuning, PLEASE help me”

“I never tune my kit, I just stick tape all over it”

Tuning can be an absolute minefield, so time consuming and extremely frustrating to say the least.

Let’s help with that…

Ben Alldred from EVANS DRUMHEADS UK will be in da house on Sat 28th Jan ’23.

This is YOUR chance to learn how to tune with ease and get the sound YOU want from YOUR drums in our friendly and informal Evans tuning event. Let the tuning guru help you discover the incredible potential of YOUR drums.

The Plan

The tuning workshop is free and runs from 10am to 5pm on Sat 28th Jan

1-2-1 pre booked time slots

We’ll chat about sound, music, playing style, the wood your kit is made from

Drums will be stripped

The best head for the job will be chosen

Then we’ll have it sounding perfect thanks to our Evans tuning expert

You’re welcome to hang out in-store to learn everything there is to learn about Evans Drumheads as well as listen in / watch what’s going on with other kits etc.

Wanna be involved?

Register your interest here

And we look forward to seeing you on the day!

Please Note

Advice on Evans drumheads, chatting to the Evans team, stripping your kit ready for tuning, learning how to tune and the tuning of your drum is 100% free. Any products that are needed to improve or enhance the sound or performance of your drum (e.g. Evans drumheads, Puresound snare wires, etc.) will be charged for.

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]]> Yamaha ‘Think Electronic’ Tech Session https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/yamaha-ead-10-tech-sessions-with-simon-edgoose-17th-june-2020/ https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/yamaha-ead-10-tech-sessions-with-simon-edgoose-17th-june-2020/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:40:36 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=58506 Good day to you wonderful drummers, we hope you’re keeping well and staying safe during lockdown. Although the store has been closed to visitors during this time, thanks to the drumming community our online shop has been keeping us busy on a daily basis. One of our most popular selling products, the revolutionary and award winning Yamaha EAD10 has fast […]

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Although the store has been closed to visitors during this time, thanks to the drumming community our online shop has been keeping us busy on a daily basis. One of our most popular selling products, the revolutionary and award winning Yamaha EAD10 has fast become an essential drummer’s tool. A ground breaking device which captures your acoustic drum kit sound and opens up a world of creative possibilities in an easy and effective way. EAD is ideal for amplifying, filming, low volume set ups, practice and recording your drumming performances. 
With no real sign of any public gatherings being able to happen anytime soon, we wanted to put on event so this time we’re bringing the show to you…..
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Drum Depot in association with Yamaha UK are VERY proud to present….
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Yamaha Tech Session with Simon Edgoose.

 

**FREE ONLINE EVENT** **FREE ONLINE EVENT**

 
Covering a whole range of tech scenarios: EAD10, loops, low volume practising at home, midi, modules, multi-pads, samples, triggers, etc. this session which lasts about an hour will be hosted via Zoom (be sure to download the app) with Yamaha electronics guru Simon Edgoose. 
 

Please note: There are limited places available which will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

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 If you’d like to attend, you need to be on our mailing list (JOIN HERE) and then simply send us an email to register your interest before midday on Monday 15th June 2020. If you have any questions on using Yamaha electronics please also include these in your registration email and we’ll be in touch with further instructions before the event.
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Date:   Wednesday 17th June 2020  
Venue:     Your house
 How:    Zoom – Live Stream
 Starts:    7pm (Ends around 8pm)
 Cost:     £FREE
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Look forward to hearing back from you.
DD Crew.
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]]> https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/yamaha-ead-10-tech-sessions-with-simon-edgoose-17th-june-2020/feed/ 0 EVANS Event https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/evans-drumheads-new-drumhead-launch-tuning-workshop/ https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/evans-drumheads-new-drumhead-launch-tuning-workshop/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2019 17:43:33 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=54987 New Drumhead Launch & Tuning Workshop When the UV1 drumhead was released a few years ago, it quickly became one of our most popular selling heads.  With its unmatched durability, versatility and consistency the UV1 series gives you an unprecedented range of sonic possibilities, no wonder so many drummers went for it!! We’d heard about a NEW prototype […]

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When the UV1 drumhead was released a few years ago, it quickly became one of our most popular selling heads.  With its unmatched durability, versatility and consistency the UV1 series gives you an unprecedented range of sonic possibilities, no wonder so many drummers went for it!!

We’d heard about a NEW prototype drumhead a short while ago so imagine receiving a call from Evans Drumheads to say this NEW head was ready for the world to see / hear and would we like to have the UK LAUNCH EVENT at Drum Depot..?

What does this mean…??

It means, you will be one of the first drummers ANYWHERE to experience the NEW UV2 heads in the flesh!!!

We’ll have a kit set up in-store, kitted out with UV2’s for you to try and the master of tuning, (Ben Alldred from Evans Drumheads UK) will be on hand to give you all the in-depth knowledge you need about the NEW UV2 and any other Evans heads that take your fancy!!!

EVANS DRUMHEADS UV2 LAUNCH & TUNING WORKSHOP

Saturday 2nd November 2019

“I love tuning drums” said nobody. Ever!!Tuning is an art and can be extremely frustrating and time consuming to say the least…

So, here’s YOUR chance to learn how to tune with ease and get the sound YOU want from YOUR drums in our  FREE*, friendly and informal Evans tuning event. Let the tuning pro guide you so you can discover the incredible potential of YOUR drums.

There’ll be some giveaways AND some cheeky freebies for those of you that choose to have the NEW UV2 heads fitted on your kit!!!!

This event caters for everyone so don’t be shy, pop on by!No need to reserve a time slot. Just turn up, it’s that simple!

Date: Saturday 2nd Nov ‘19

Time: 10am to 5.30pm

Where: DD HQ

What d’ya need: Your kit, snare and a big cheesy grin

Reason: UV2 Launch & Free* tuning workshop

Hope you can join us 😊

DDC Out. 

*Learning all about the NEW UV2 drum head, drum tuning and all drum head advise at this event is free. Any products that are needed to enhance or improve your drum (e.g. Evans drumheads etc.) will be charged for.

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This Event Has Now Finished!

Simon Edgoose

EAD Headphone Sessions

Thursday 20th June 2019

**FREE EVENT** **FREE EVENT** **FREE EVENT**

We have an event coming up that we’d thought you’d like to know about.
Drum Depot in association with Yamaha UK are VERY proud to present….

The EAD10 Headphone Sessions with Simon Edgoose.

Yamaha’s revolutionary and award winning EAD10 has fast become an essential drummer’s tool. A ground breaking new device which captures your acoustic drum kit sound and opens up a world of creative possibilities, in an easy and effective way.
EAD is ideal for practice, recording, filming and amplifying your drumming performances.
You may have heard about it, read about it or seen the videos, but now’s your chance to see and hear it in action as Yamaha take the EAD on the road in a truly immersive experience, hosted by none other than the electronics guru himself… Simon Edgoose.
The session lasts about an hour and there will be opportunity to ask questions after. There are only 30 places available and these will be filled on a first come first served basis. If you’d like to attend, please email us on info@drumdepot.co.uk to register your interest.

Date: Thursday 20th June 2019
Venue: Drum Depot
Starts: 6.30pm (Ends around 8pm)
Cost: £FREE

Limited Spaces Available

Rhythm Magazine / Music Radar
“The EAD is a triumphant move into an area of the market we have been waiting to see.” 
Drummer Review
“The EAD is going to appeal to every slice of the drumming world whether a professional or a beginner.”
Sound On Sound
“The Yamaha EAD10 could well be the one-stop solution that many drummers have been looking for, incorporating mics, triggers, samples, effects and DAW integration into a very simple-to-use package. Hits the spot.”
Look forward to hearing back from you.
DD Crew.
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]]> https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/ead-headphone-sessions-with-simon-edgoose-20th-june-2019/feed/ 0 Yamaha EAD-10 Live Event https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/yamaha-ead-10-live-event/ https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/yamaha-ead-10-live-event/#respond Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:56:15 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?p=43209  Here’s some info to let you know about our next event. WHERE The ‘Drum Depot All Stars‘ Facebook Page.   DATE: Monday 26th March.   TIME: 8pm to 9pm.   WITH: The legend and electronic percussion guru Simon Edgoose.   ABOUT: The new and innovative Yamaha EAD-10. This event is FREE!!!!   Hope to see you there.   DD […]

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 Here’s some info to let you know about our next event.
WHERE
The ‘Drum Depot All Stars‘ Facebook Page.
 
DATE:
Monday 26th March.
 
TIME:
8pm to 9pm.
 
WITH:
The legend and electronic percussion guru Simon Edgoose.
 
ABOUT:
The new and innovative Yamaha EAD-10.
This event is FREE!!!!
 
Hope to see you there.
 
DD Crew.

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