The Drummer’s Choice™ since 1972.
Founded in 1972 by Don Lombardi, Drum Workshop (DW) has earned a reputation as the most respected custom drum company in the world.
DW’s innovative advancements in the tonal qualities of wood led by the unwavering creativity of John Good has revolutionized the craft of custom drums. DW hardware and pedals are trusted by the world’s best drummers and recognized as the industry standard.
Our Story
DW from 1972 to today
DW Collector’s Series™
Each custom Collector’s Series kit begins with a dream. DW shapes that dream into an instrument with the finest materials, legendary craft, and hand-applied finishes.
DW Soundworks™ gets heavy.
The new Metal Legacy expansion pack for DW Soundworks™ compiles sounds of modern DW shells, vintage Slingerland drums, and aggressive sounds from Japanese, German, and American brands for maximum impact. The Metal Legacy expansion pack is a free download on Roland Cloud Manager for use with the DW Soundworks application.
DW Soundworks puts the most authentic drum sounds in the hands of creators everywhere. Used as a stand-alone app or as a virtual instrument plugin compatible with most DAWs (AX, AU, VST), DW Soundworks equips drummers, multi-instrumentalists, and producers with a sonic canvas to find just the right drum sound.
The World's Best Drummers Play DW
DW Sessions
Chris Turner
Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Chris Turner - Straight Up DW Drums
Oceans Ate Alaska’s Chris Turner, Straight Up and direct from a recent performance in the DW Custom Shop. No interviews, no product speak, just Straight Up playing.
DW Sessions
DW Sessions
Chris Turner - Straight Up DW Drums
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DW Sessions
Glen Sobel - Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Gil Sharone - Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Jamal Moore - Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Pudge Tribbett - Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Tony Escapa - Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Raul Pineda plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Virgil Donati plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Eric Moore plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
JP Bouvet plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Dave Elitch plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Tobias Ralph plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Gerald Heyward plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Marco Iannetta plays PDP Concept Series Drums & Pedals by DW (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Danny Walker plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Marco Minnemann plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
Thomas Pridgen plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
DW Sessions
John Fred Young plays DW Drums (100% GoPro)
50th Anniversary Collection
Celebrate DW's anniversary with a whole new line of limited drums and pedals.