The Godfather of Acoustic-Electronic Drums with Alfonso Adinolfi (Boom Theory)

The Godfather of Acoustic-Electronic Drums with Alfonso Adinolfi (Boom Theory)

Author: Bart Vanderzee June 27, 2023 Duration: 1:03:22
Alfonso created and shipped the first "Acoustically Formatted Electronic Drum Kits" in 1991 which was a game changer in the electronic drum world, and helped shaped the e-drum industry since then. He has been a staple of the drum industry for over 30 decades, but flys under the radar as much of the work he has done involves triggering the drums for some of the biggest names int he drum industry. What you see on stage might not be what you are actually hearing! Al talks all about that process and many of his patents and innovations in the world of electronic drums. Al is full of interesting stories and is a very cool guy that I think everyone will learn a lot from his incredible experiences! Boom Theory Website: http://www.boomtheory.com/ The Boom Theory Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BoomTheoryCorp Here is the video Al made about his snare he is raffling off for the Ukrainian relief auction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m21yu7BpuQ8 **Thanks to everyone who has purchased my friend Barry James' book, feel free to shoot me an email at drumhistorypodcast@gmail.com and I can get you set up with Barry's PayPal and get you a book!** **DRUM HISTORY MERCH** https://www.teepublic.com/stores/drum-history-podcast?ref_id=26024 ** CHECK OUT MY GEAR ON SWEETWATER ** https://imp.i114863.net/yRYRGN ** 30 DAY FREE DRUMEO TRIAL ** https://drumeo.pxf.io/c/3607735/1268414/14652 **JOIN PATREON** https://www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast

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