Kickport International LLCThe KickPort® Roster of Artists

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Jotan Afanador

Jotan Afanador

Aventura and many more

"The KickPort is amazing - I use it everywhere from 20,000 seat arenas to clubs and recording sessions. I am telling everybody about it!"





Ed Aguiar

 

Ed Aguiar

Independent

"I specifically like the low end and power added when using KickPort."



 

Mark Allee

 

Mark Allee

Cash Presley, Drum Educator, Independent

"No need to stuff my bass drum with anything any more! Amazing feel and low end, punch and resonance like the kick is supposed to have. It’s an amazing product! Go Kick Port Army!!!




JP Andrade


JP Andrade

Allegaeon, Grimus, Windfaerer

"Not only does KickPort sound great, it is easy to install, and looks awesome!"





Javier Aponte


Javier Aponte
Sueño De Hormiga, IQ Proyect and many more / Recording Drummer / Educator

"For me KickPort is like F•D•F… Fat, Dense and Full kick drum sound that never ceases to amaze me. It produces an addictive punch and low end that once you hear it and feel it, you never want to play with out it!!!"




Kenny Aronoff


Kenny Aronoff

John Mellencamp, Smashing Pumpkins, Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart

"The KickPort adds punch, power and low end to your kick
drum, both live and in the studio."




Demian Arriaga

 

Demian Arriaga

Jonas Brothers, Richie Kotzen, Gary Cherone, RBD (Rebelde), Eguie Castrillo (Tito Puente)






Billy Ashbaugh


Billy Ashbaugh

Pat Benatar, 'NSYNC, Online Instructor - DrummerConnection.com

The KickPort does a great job of providing more punch and low end to my kick drum. Whether I'm shooting lessons, recording a session or playing out live, I make sure the Kick Port is there. Congratulations on a great product!!"



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Joey Baca


Joey Baca

The Contortionist
"KickPort's revolutionary design will kick your face in!"




 
Pedro Barriera


Pedro Barriera

Master Percussionist, Puerto Rico

“In 37 years as a percussionist and educator I have never seen a Cajon accessory like the CajonPort.  My Cajon has come alive with new sounds that i never thought it would have. I recommend it to every percussionist and cajon player around the world - you must use the CajonPort!”


Marcus Baylor

 

Marcus Baylor

The Yellowjackets (drummer & producer), Cassandra Wilson, Anita Baker

"Kickport helps me capture the meat of the bass drum in a live and studio recording setting."





Daniel Bejarano

Daniel Bejarano

Kenny G

"The KickPort makes your bass drum a drum again by allowing it to breathe and resonate just as it was intended. Your kick drum will no longer be used as a linen closet where you keep pillows, blankets & towels. The KickPort kicks."




Gregg Bissonette

 

Gregg Bissonette

Maynard Ferguson, David Lee Roth, Toto, Ringo Starr, Solo Artist

"I really love the way that the Kickport adds extra fat low end to my bass drum...Now, out of all the guys in the band, I am the LOWEST"




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andre "dre energy boyd"

Andre "Dre Energy" Boyd

Cirque du Soleil/Quidam, Golden Gospel Singers

“I must say….KickPort is like a dream come true.  Every drummer wants their bass drum to have an enormous presence, and KickPort allows that to happen. I am definitely a 100% fan and avid user of KickPort…thanks for making the dream a reality…”



Tom Brechtlein


Tom Brechtlein

Chick Corea, Kenny Loggins






Jayson Brinkworth


Jayson Brinkworth

Aaron Pritchett, Co-owner of Music In The House, Educator, Writer

"There is a bass drum BK ( before KickPort ) and AK ( after KickPort ). This thing rocks my world and all of the engineers and sound techs I work with. My kick drums will never be the same, thanks KickPort !!!!" www.jaysonbrinkworth.com



Bobby Brooks


Bobby Brooks

Recording Engineer/Producer - Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Third World, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard, Tina Turner, Ice T & Body Count, P. O. D., Heavy D.,MC Lyte, Aaliyah, Brandy, Michelle N'degliocello, Common, Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy




Gerry Brown


Gerry Brown

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie and many more

"I just used the KickPort on a Bobby Womack gig, and just like one of his songs, drummers will be saying "The drummers' gotta have it!" Amen!!!"




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Brendan Buckley


Brenden Buckley

Lauren Hill, DMX, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias






Ryan Burdette

 

Ryan Burdette

Justine Blazer

“I use a KickPort in my kit. I love the sound that it gives on stage. It gives a great low end sound as well.”



Jon Butterworth

 

Jon Butterworth

Boston-based independent drummer and educator

"Low end, punch, and tone; the KickPort has shown me how good a bass drum can sound! This revolutionary product is a necessity for every bass drum."




Gorden Campbell


Gorden Campbell

American Idol Tour

"KickPort adds so much punch and bottom, simply AMAZING!"






Teddy Campbell

Teddy Campbell

The Tonight Show

"My KickPort adds so much body and warmth to my drum tones. I LOVE THIS!"






Ismael Cancel

 

Ismael Cancel

Calle 13

"I just installed my first KickPort on my kickdrum and it changed everything in an amazing way... Sound, feel and punch! Fully recommended!"




Keith Carlock


 

Keith Carlock

Steely Dan, John Mayer, Sting, Wayne Krantz, Rudder, Oz Noy

“I don't ALWAYS have a hole in the front head but, when I do, the KickPort is great.”




Rodger Carter


Rodger Carter

Rick Springfield
"KickPort gives me the EXTRA bottom that I love night after night
regardless of the stage or venue I'm working at… It just makes me play better!!!"





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Dennis Chambers


 

Dennis Chambers

Santana, George Duke, David Sanborn, Scott Henderson, Mike Stern and many more

"I like it.I like it a lot.the KickPort's been in my kick drum for 9 months now and it's staying there!"



Homero Chavez

 

Homero Chavez

World-Acclaimed Percussion Clinician, Author, Inventor, and In-Demand Session Artist






Gene Chrisman


Gene Chrisman

Elvis Presley, Bobby Womack, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Hall of Fame Inductee

The KickPort is amazing!  I love the low end and punch it adds, as well as the feel.  It’s great both live and in the studio.  I have one in all my kits.”



Dave Clark


Dave Clark

BNG, Diamond Dogs, Rob Metz

“Every sound engineer mentions to me how great my kick drum sounds, and we end up talking about the Kickport, and what a great product it is.”




Greg Clark

 

 

Greg Clark

Raheem DeVaughn, Fredric Yonnet, Rahsaan Patterson

"I love the KickPort, it really is a one of a kind piece of gear .Two thumbs up "




Chris Clark


Chris Clark

Yelawolf

"The KickPort is one of the coolest ideas I've had the pleasure of coming across.. Great sound and feels great!"



Mark Colenburg

 

Mark Colenburg

Robert Glasper, Maxwell, Q-Tip

"KickPort definitely boost the low end of the Kick...a for sure upgrade to the Kick. Thanks KickPort."


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Gus Conde


Gus Conde

Odum, Made in Bahia, Clinician/Educator

"KickPort is like adding 100lbs to your bass drum. Its phenomenal how a simple device can do so much for your sound!!"




Luis Conte

 

Luis Conté

Dancing With the Stars, Phil Collins, Jewell, James Taylor

"The CajonPort adds more definition and deeper tones to my cajons, I love it!  It is a "must  have."




Bill Comstock


Bill Comstock

Lauren Light

"After installing the KickPort I was amazed at the low end response I got from my bass drum before and after it was miked through the PA...what a difference!"




Matt Crowning


Matt Crowning

Amber Leigh, Educator, Recording Artist

"The KickPort gives amazing low-end response and adds punch to the kick drum.  Even smaller drums sound big just by adding one to the resonant head. I will always have the KickPort on the front of my kick!"



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Dango


Dango

Amber Pacific, teacher, clinician.

"The KickPort makes my bass drum BEEFY!"

www.DangoEmpire.com





Boone Daughdrill

Boone Daughdrill

The Band Perry

"I LOVE the KickPort!! My FOH and monitor engineer had nothing but great things to say about it also. At first they thought I was crazy but once they heard what it did, they were on board 100%!"




Lee Davies

 

Lee Davies

UK Sessions, Warner Bros, Clinician

"The KickPort really brought out the truth depth of the kick drum and also increased attack, This KickPort IS NOT leaving my Bass Drum"




Daniel Davison


Daniel Davison
Underoath

"My KickPort is now, and will always be an essential part of my drum set up."





Jovan J. Dawkins

 

Jovan J. Dawkins

Sir-Mix-Alot, Citadel Praise, Paris London

"When I play I need to have that big sub bass sound from my kick, and that is what my KickPort gives me. Now that I have one, my drum tech doesn't have to spend all this time adding affects to my kick mic! I love it. Every drummer needs this!! "



Cortney DeAugustine

 

Cortney DeAugustine

Tesla, Moon Dog Mane, Heist 

"I thought I liked how big my bass drum sounded before I put a KickPort in , but now I'm in love with it's OBESITY!!!"




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Vincent Dee


Vincent Dee

Caleb Maitland

"The KickPort is outrageous!! Your bass drum becomes a CANNON and very musical."





Daniel de los Reyes


Daniel de los Reyes

Zac Brown, Don Henley, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sting, The Killers

"I first played the CajonPort at Namm 11 - it is an amazing product...adds incredible depth and low end to the Cajon."



 

Kevin DePree

 

Kevin DePree

SoundIsRed

“KickPort is a drummer's super hero, and a low frequency punch is its superpower.”

 

 



Chris DeRosa


Chris DeRosa

Nadia Ali, Rick Ross, Deborah Harry and many, many, more

"The KickPort is perfect for when I need to get a little more out of
my bass drum. It helps my 18" roar like lion!"





Robin DiMaggio


Robin DiMaggio

Lopez Tonight Show, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Slash, Johnny Cash

"There's only one way to play and that's Unstoppable. There's only one way to sound Invincible and that's KickPort! Case closed!!"




Fred Dinkins


Fred Dinkins

Al Green, Paul Jackson Jr., Hugh Masekela, more

I've always looked into ways of enhancing my bass drum sound. After being introduced to the KickPort I have found it. You can actually feel the bottom from both sides of the kick. I use it live and also in the studio. KickPort is no joke.”



Dross


Dross

SOTHIS, Techcal Writer-Sick Dummer Magazine

“I live in a world of blazing fast thirty-second note double bass at high tempos. The bass drums need to be deep, articulate and fast. My kick drums were good; but using two KickPorts in each has made them GREAT!!”



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Ian Eanes

 

Ian Eames

D'viniti, Church Boyz, S4C, Press Play Band, Anthony Hamilton, Ashani

"I've played on hundreds of stages all over the world. And of course, every stage has different acoustics. The great thing about the KickPort is it gives you the deep punch you need anywhere you play. I say to all drummers including those coming up and those already doing it big: if you don't have a KickPort you are missing out on taking your kit to the next level!"




Juan van Emmerloot

Steve Lukather, Stef Burns Group

“Just when you think you have reached the ultimate bassdrum sound, the Obese Kickport takes it even up to a Higher level! Unbelievable!” 



Daniel East

 

Daniel East

Iko-Iko, Christina Christian, George Terry

"Kickport products add amazing depth, dimension, and an incredible feel to my sound. I would not sit at my kit without them." 




Keenan Ephriam

 

Keenan Ephriam

Keenan Ephriam, Lil Wayne

"It makes kickin a kick drum fun, and gives the low end and air resonance that u wouldn't normally get with just an air hole alone!! Great product"!




Josh Eppard


Josh Eppard

Terrible Things

Josh was the original drummer for Coheed and Cambria and is on the 2011 Vans Warped Tour with his band, Terrible T




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Rene Escovedo


Rene Escovedo

The Steven Pasero Trio, The Marc Paley Group, The Pete Escovedo Orchestra

"The KickPort is one of the best inventions for bass drums that I have ever come across lately.  It is something every drummer should have in his or her arsenal of sounds for their it."




Stephen Ferrone


Stephen Ferrone

Tom Petty¸ Duran Duran and many more

"The KickPort gives me the tone I love to hear from a kick drum. Warm, powerful and musical."




Mika Fineo

Mika Fineo

FILTER, Independent

"When I saw the KickPort ads I said "here we go again with a new hype". Of course, I had to try it out. The verdict... hands down KickPort delivered exactly what they said it would do. After that, I put it on all my kick drums! It gives a killer low end boost, works amazingly in the studio, and brings a really cool look to the kick drum."



Wayne "GreatWall" Fletcher

 

Wayne "GreatWall" Fletcher

Meta & the Cornerstones

“Now the World can hear my heart beats through my KickPort….Simply #1…”


 


Vincent Fraginito



Vincent Fragnito

As Cities Fall

"Whether I am playing in an arena or playing a venue, KickPort gives me that perfect sound everybody is jealous of!"




Chris Fryar

 

Chris Fryar

Zac Brown

"The KickPort really helps bring out the inherent sub-frequencies, which can be helpful when using a 20" bass drum in an arena!"

 

 

 

Mike Fuchs


Mike Fuchs

Fear Nuttin Band

"Everywhere FNB plays the sound engineer always tells me how awesome the kick drum sounds. Thanks KickPort!"


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Archie Gamble

 

Glen "Archie" Gamble

Billy The Kid, The Joys, Helix

"I first tried KickPort at Winter NAMM 2009 and was blown away-I bought two and now I'm hooked. My kick drum sounds fat, warm and HUGE! Thanks KickPort!"




Terry Gargulio

 

Terry Gargulio

Elvis Thao and the Creatives, (from clint eastwood's gran torino), the Mark Shurilla group / Express Productions

"The KickPort works great for me in all venues including our many theatre and outdoor festival dates. The bass drum always sounds great, it is very easy to install, and it gives you the edge and performance you are your looking for. It is a great product!"


Richie Garcia


Richie Garcia

Patti Labelle, Diana Ross, Drummer, Educator, Inventor

"If you want to increase the low end of your Cajon, get the CajonPort by KickPort. By adding the CajonPort to my various cajons, I am assured of a full low end sound. It is a remarkable sound-enhancing accessory!"




Roland Garcia


Roland Garcia

American Idol, Diana Ross

"I love the way the CajonPort and KickPort give both the cajon and kick drums more bottom end and focus. I have been using the CajonPort with the American Idol band and everybody loves it."




Dick Gay


Dick Gay

Clint Black

Rave reviews. Everyone loved it especially our front house. It added just the right amount of enhancement. it’s a keeper!”




Frank Gilchrest

Frank Gilchrest

Riot, Virgin Steele, Holy Mother, and Gothic Knights

"Proud to endorse KickPort, and join their artist program! As a teacher, recording artist and a live performer, I have used Kickport products for many years to boost the power and sonic clarity of my bass drums, and love them!"

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Alex Gonzales

Alex Gonzales

Maná

"My monitor engineer turned me on to the KickPort, and after using it, I highly recommend it for every drummer live and in the studio…it’s a great product. It makes my kickdrum fatter with more punch and I am actually using two KickPorts on the kick I use on the current Maná tour! It’s awesome!"



Alexander "Gonzo" Gonzalez

Alexander "Gonzo" Gonzalez

Paul Kim, Ollie Brown

“The KickPort gives my bass drum a bigger, warmer and more focused tone with great attack. That extra horsepower really helps when playing live and in the studio. It has not left my bass drum since we installed it and I receive compliments all the time - Bottom line...the KickPort is killer and a must have!”

 

 

Nicolas Gosselin


Nicolas Gosselin
Independent/Educator
"I'm deeeeeeeply in love with my KickPort!!!





Matt Greiner


Matt Greiner

August Bums Band






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Dae Dae Haddon


David Dae Dae Haddon

Rihanna, Jesse McCartney

"I LOVE my KickPort!"





De'Miyon Hall



De’Miyon Hall

Producer, Engineer, Drummer for Gladys Knight, Joshua's Generation

Your product is a drummers and engineers saving grace




Rexsell Hardy

 

Rexsell Hardy Jr.

Mary J. Blige






Randall Harris

Randall Harris

Needtobreathe

"The usual procedure for a big kick drum sound usually consists of putting drum samples and loads of eq and compression on the kick after the fact. The KickPort however, gives me that huge kick drum sound right off the bat, it's amazing. The KickPort is by far the best acoustic treatment for kick drums I have ever heard, and it just so happens to be incredibly easy. Great product"


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Horacio Hernandez


Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez
Independent, Educator, Santana, Gabriella Anders, John Patitucci, Faculty - Drummer's Collective and the New School in New York.
"The KickPort changed the sound of my bass drum forever...for the best!"




Gerald Heyward

 

Gerald Heyward

Rob Thomas






Taku HiranoTaku Hirano

Fleetwood Mac, Bette Midler, AR Rahman's 'Jai Ho', Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige

"The best products out there are based on a simple, focused idea. With the advent of cajons being used in more non-traditional settings, CajonPort has taken the task to heart: A simple modification to their flagship KickPort brings a focused cajon bass tone to 808 Kick Sample proportions!"

Kimball "KHook" Hooker

 

Kimball "KHook" Hooker

Independent

"I play many different styles of music.  KickPorts give my drums the right punch and bottom end to deliver just the right sound I need regardless of the genre of music I am playing."



Luke Holland

 

Luke Holland

YouTube Superstar, The Green Children, Tyler Carter

"Drumming live without a KickPort is like recording a video without a mic! The KickPort is GREAT!"





Mark Holland

Little Richard

" I love my Kick Port! It enhanced the tone and depth that I've been looking for in a kick drum."




Derrick Holman


Derrick Holman

The Monster Band, Holman Drum Academy

"The KickPort has given my bass drum the bottom I've always desired."




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Lanise Hughes


 

Lanise Hughes

Stone City Band

“KickPort gives me that sound of power I need to play powerful FUNK!!! Funk and Roll!!”




Darin James


Darin James

Stacy Mitchhart Band, The Barkays, The Memphis Horns, Victorian Records

“You better get one.  I have one on all of my kits.  Its hot.”





Mike James


Mike James

Route 66, Against the Grain

"After I installed the KickPort, the sound was more"punchy" and defined and believe me, after 30 years I knew the sound of my kick and the improvement the KickPort made. It is an incredible product and I recommend it to every drummer! "


 

Tony James

 

Tony James

Cyndi Lauper, Billy Squier, Dave Koz, Lenny Kravitz

"KickPort and CajonPort; one of the best ways to treat yourself and your audience to a fuller, richer sound. Your ears will thank you!"



Rischard Jenkins

 

Rischard Jenkins

Anthony Hamilton

“KickPort has changed the way my bass drum sounds....my soundguy had to turn down the mics after installing the KickPort!”





Bryce Job


Bryce Job

Independent

"I love both the KickPort and the CajonPort in the studio and live. They really add a great low end that was never present in my recordings before. I've also noticed a drastic change in the kick and cajon sound through PA systems. I'm sold on these products and you should be too!"



Paul John


Paul John

Alicia Keys

"I love the sound and feel of the KickPort. It’s like I've added my own personal amp to my kick. It's a great looking product as well. It absolutely improves the sound and the look of my kit."



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Bashiri Johnson

 

Bashiri Johnson

Whitney Houston, Donald Fagen, Madonna, Steve Winwood, Anita Baker, George Michael, and many more....

"The CajonPort is a wonderful accessory! It adds tremendous depth to the Cajon."




Billy Johnson


Billy Johnson

Santana, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Joyce Cooling, Rad

"My kick drum sounds good, but the KickPort takes it to another level. Fatter, fuller, with plenty of punch ! I think I love it!"




Jimmi Kane


 

Jimmi Kane

Krista, Thieves and Villians

The KickPort is great!  Everybody who has heard it on the tour thinks it’s amazing including Kelly’s [Clarkson] drummer Miles.”




Brian Kilgore


 

Brian Kilgore

Barbra Streisand, John Williams, Elton John, P Diddy, Aerosmith





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Anthony King


Anthony King

Monet, Rosie Gaines, Kenoly Brothers, Jerry Shanahan, Randy Emata, Celso Pixinga, Mello Jr., Silvera, and many more

“Thank you for making a wonderful and useful product!”




Travis King

 

Travis KIng

Safety Word Orange

"I have played over 200+ shows with the KickPort, had nothing but compliments on the projection and tone of the bass drum, as well as the stylish look. I love it!"




Chad Kinner



Chad Kinner

Matt Kearney

"The KickPort really focuses my kick drum. When I need that focused sound, KickPort is what I use! It's awesome! Thanks!"




Chris Korzin


Chris Korzin

Just Dirt, independant, instructor

"I didn't think my Pearl Reference bass drum could sound better than it already did! The KickPort increased it's low end and added definition. A KP is going in all my kits! I'm diggin' it!"



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Bernard "TreWay" Lambert

 

Bernard "TreWay" Lambert
Tye Tribbett

"KickPort defines the true definition of feeling, depth, and most of all BASS. Something so simple that holds so much power "



Thomas Lang



Thomas Lang

Stork





Trevor Lawrence


Trevor Lawrence

Eminem, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys






Larry Levine


Larry Levine

Educator, Clinician, Independent

“KickPort products provide me a total enhancement of my sonic identity. the products are unique and incomparable; the company is unsurpassed in quality control and artist relations."




Lee Levin

 

Lee Levin

Producer, Drummer, Engineer - Two Time Latin Grammy Winner, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Barry Gibb, Barbara Streisand

"I used to track with 2 Kick drum mics, a Beta 52 as the main mic and a Yamaha Sub Kick to get the sub/low end.  Since putting in the Kick Port, I have stopped using the Sub Kick mic altogether.  It's just not necessary anymore.  No BS, the KickPort really works!"


Jen Lowe


Jen Lowe

Solo Artist, Jason Mraz, Ed Kowalcyk, Acres, Butterfly Stitch

“Get more boom for the box…the CajonPort port rocks!"





Pete Lockett

 

Pete Lockett

Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Dido, Jeff Beck






Ray Luzier

 

Ray Luzier

Korn

"When my tech first put the KickPort in and I hit the kick, I thought the engineer had added some subwoofers....everybody was blown away by the punchy low end. It is a great invention and I highly recommend it.”



Carlos Maria

 

Carlos Maria

Independent/Educator

“The KickPort enhances and enrich my bass drum sound”

www.carlosmaria.com




Zeke Martin

 

Zeke Martin

The Zeke Martin Project, Beantown Project, Independent

"I love my KickPort. It gets the full sound of the drum!!!"

www.zekemartin.com



Paul Martinez


Paul Martinez Aka "Drummerboi"

ELA Band, Erick Porta, Bridge 22, Independent drummer, Drum instructor, Producer

"I Love what KickPort has done to my sound! It gives it a heavier punch to my bass drum! and most of my students now use KickPort! Thank you KickPort!"


 

 

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Peter 'Maz'" Maslen


Peter ‘Maz’ Maslen

Boom Crash Opera, Mark Seymour, Men At Work, Independent

"I know how amazing the KickPort sounds, but even more amazing, is the look on everyone’s face when I hit my kick drum!"




Billy Mason


 

Billy Mason

Tim McGraw






Phil Maturano


Phil Maturano

Phil Maturano Trio, Sandro Albert, Maynard Ferguson
"When I first played my kit with the KickPort miked up... HOLY COOOWWW!!!!! The punch and defintion were killing and the entire band was very impressed as well! We played a huge variety of stuff. Latin, R&B, Fusion etc., and it all sounded great!"



Kris Mazz


Kris Mazz

LMFAO

"The KickPort gives the bass drum the fatness, punch,
warmth and boom I have always wanted. It's like adding a controlled
subwoofer inside the kick drum."



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Aldo Mazza


Aldo Mazza

KOSA, Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi

"The Kickport is a great little invention. It added a noticable new clean low end to my bass drum as well as cajon in live and studio playing. "




Keith "Stix" Mc Jimson

Keith "Stix" McJimson

LA Blue Band, and Drummer for Anduze

"When iI first installed KickPort and went to my first soundcheck with it, the sound engineer want to sound check the kick, and when I hit the kick all the subs in the room rumbled, thats when I knew KickPort was the real deal. KickPort adds more low end and more punch. Every Kick Drum Needs one."



Antwane McMullin

 

Antwane McMullin

Corey Smith

"I have spent months trying to tame the liveliness of my kick, but I just couldn't get the sound I wanted without choking it down too much. The KickPort enabled me to remove some muffling and still harness the resonance of my drum. I was BLOWN AWAY by the increased depth to the sub frequencies! "



Sammy Merendino

 

Sammy Merendino

Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, Foreigner, Hall and Oates and many more

"I'm really happy with the KickPort. I put it in my kick drum and noticed a huge difference immediately. I had my engineer come by and he really liked it!"




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Jonathan Moffett


Jonathan Moffett

Michael Jackson, Jackson 5, Madonna

"It's amazing how something so simple can make such a difference. The KickPort is amazingly simple, but makes an incredible difference. It really works!"




Louis Molino 111


Louis Molino lll

Trevor Rabin, The Tubes, Yoso, Cock Robin

"With KickPort  = fat punchy bottom end like old analog recordings --- nice."





Eric Moore ll


Eric Moore ll

Suicidal Tendencies

"KickPort gives your bass drum full deep tone and extra feeling that you need when playing any venue."




Joey Morasse


Joey Morasse

Richard Marx, Nashville Studio, Independent, Educator

"The KickPort goes beyond WOW! Sound guys, engineers, drummers and even the average listener have all complimented me on the sound of my kick since the KickPort. Keep up the good work guys...you have an advocate and a fan for life!"



Brad Moxey

 

Brad Moxey

Evergreen Terrace

“The KickPort delivers fat, loud, punchy low end, even on the faster double bass sections.”




Duane Norman


Duane Norman

Crystal Gayle & Nashville Studios

"I installed the KickPort to my 20" & 22" kick drums and noticed an immediate increase in low-end. I can even hear a larger, more focused sound from behind the kit.  Everyone in the band loves it and can tell a huge difference in overall low-end on stage. What an excellent idea!!”


Sharelle Nuttingham


Sharelle Nuttingham

Sacred Fire of the Unforgiven 

"The KickPort has had an incredibly positive impact on my sound both for me behind the kit and out front.  Bravo!"




Shane O'Brien


Shane O'Brien

Buried In Verona / Jack The Stripper / Independent

"As a musician, I try to achieve the best sound possible from my instrument. With the addition of the KickPort, my drums have never sounded so good!"


 


Joey Oscar


Joey Oscar

Independent Artist, Micah Stampley, Yolanda Adams, Hans Christian, Kim Burrell, Kathy Taylor, Morris Day, Denise Williams

"Kickport brings a lot of life and depth to the kick. It feels good and it's very unique. Glad to be a part of the team!"



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Blake Padveen


Blake Padveen

Watching the Soundset

"Kickport makes my 22 sound like a 30! Nothing else gives me that punch and low end sound. Kickports are the way to go for every drummer!"




Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas


Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas

Marc Anthony, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Ricky Martin

"It feels beefier with a great smacking quality from behind the kick drum and on the Cajon. I'm sure anybody would feel the difference! The KickPort and CajonPort both kick ass!"



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Brad Pemberton


Brad Pemberton

Ryan Adams

"The KickPort gives me added punch and "oomph"! Love it!"





Stephen Perkins


Stephen Perkins

Jane's Addiction

"Big, clean and punchy low end. Great for articulation on the busy patterns. Just out right- a better kick sound!"




Jordan Perlson


Jordan Perlson

East West Quintet, Kaki King

"With the help of the KickPort, my bass drum has become a much more noticeable voice in the music that I play."




Doane Perry


Doane Perry

Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson

"I'm not surprised the KickPort won a NAMM Best in Show"





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Jonathan Pharr


Jonathan Pharr
Zoe Ann
"KickPort completely finalizes my kit and makes it sound AMAZING!"




Omar Phillips


Omar Phillips

Big Boi (of Outkast) and Big Swing & The Ballroom Blasters

"The KickPort has made our job of getting a killa kick sound wayyy easier. I love it!"





 

Felix Pollard

 

Felix Pollard

Clay Aiken, House of Pain

"I have been using the KickPort on tour and in the studio and it is a great product!"





Dovelin Primera


Dovelin Primera

Victor Colina, Sinigual Orchestra, Ministry Epainos

"I love the sound of my bass drum with the KickPort - it is amazing!"




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Stanley Randolph


Stanley Randolph

Stevie Wonder, New Kids On the Block/Backstreet Boys-Summer Tour 11, NuJynisis

" When your kickdrum doesn't feel or sound like a kickdrum, put in a KickPort... guaranteed to punch thru... THE REAL 808!"




Kevin Rapillo

 

Kevin Rapillo

Bandleader, Drummer – Rodney Atkins

“The KickPort is unbelievable…nice tight solid low end like I’ve never heard…just makes the drum sound great!"




Kevin Ricard


Kevin Ricard

Tonight Show, Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins





Dante "Taz" Roberson

Dante "Taz" Roberson

Grammy Award Winner, The Whispers, Cameo and many more.

"I never thought I could get so much low end in my bass drum, till the KickPort came into my life. I must say the KickPort works hands down!"





Steven Robinson

 

Steven Robinson

David Archuleta

"KickPort adds so much more depth and body to my kick drum- before an EQ, or other electronics are added to the equation. How amazing is that?!"





Walfredo Reyes Jr.

 

Walfredo Reyes Jr.

Lindsey Buckingham, Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood, Christina Aguilera

"I am really digging and absolutely stand behind and recommend the CajonPort! It is incredible how it enhances the sound of the Cajon drum. The CajonPort is really cool invention and I believe it will be very successful!




Derek Roddy



Derek Roddy

Serpents Ride





Leo Rodriguez

 

Leo Rodriguez

Independent, Educator/Clinician

''The KickPort gives a wonderful and powerful punch to my kick drum - exactly what I was looking for!"




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Luis Rodriguez

 

Luis Rodriguez

Chant, Brian Carrion, Maseca en la Cocina

“With the low end enhancement of the KickPort and the attack of the D-Pad, I am in pure kick drum heaven!”




David Rollins

 

David Rollins

Pocket Full Of Rocks, Todd Agnew, Bill Champlin, Clinician

"I've always been obsessed with having great kick tone. The KickPort has made my already great sounding kicks sound out of this world! Everyone noticed an instant improvement! Wow."



Bobby Rondinelli


Bobby Rondinelli

Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult, Rainbow, Pyramid

"Kickport really makes a huge difference to the sound and feel of my bass drum... I love it!"





Jeff Salem



Jeff Salem

Jeff Salem Music Studio, Saints & Sinners, Lee Aaron, Randy Bachman, Robben Ford

"Fatter, deeper is what I gain and feel by using the Kickport. The great thing is that it is portable. I will never leave home without it!"



Kyle Schweikhard

 

Kyle Schweikhard

Drum Sync Academy





Elisa Seda


Elisa Seda

DMC, Urban Rebel, BD

"KickPort is probably one of the best additions I have added to my set!  It provides that low end and punch to my kick drum live and in the studio - Simply Perfection!!"




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Carlos Skinfill


Carlos Skinfill

International Clinician

"With Kick Port I can feel the Bass Drum in my body! Then I can play with great projection over my music. I love it!"




Carlos Soto

 

Carlos Soto

180 Grados

"After years of buying different drum heads and tuning trying to find that perfect punchy, in your chest sound, i realized that what i was missing was this amazing yet simple device, honestly i can't see my kickdrum without it!!!"



Aaron Spears


Aaron Spears

Usher






 

Bo Swanger


Bo Swanger

Darren Hochstedler, Reese Rope, Five Iron Frenzy, Brave St. Saturn, Bryan Duncan, Dan Craig, Jessica Sonner, others

“The KickPort has enhanced my signature bass drum sound! The KickPort is a must have for any drummer!”



Robert Sweet


Robert Sweet

Stryper

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Chad Szeliga

Chad Szeliga

Black Label Society, Breaking Benjamin

"I tried the KickPort and was blown away how much low end it created in the kick drum! I also love their new D-Pad which protects your batter head and enhances the kick drum on that side as the KickPort does on the resonant side. Great products and I recommend them highly!"




Sydney Taïeb


Sydney Taïeb

Ite Missa Est, Atlantis Chronicles

"Some say that in extreme metal music the kick needs to be high pitched... But deepness is also welcome! The KickPort greatly  increases the impact of my kick - freakin love it!"

 

 

Felipe Torres


Felipe Torres

Carmine Appice's Slamm!, Davy Jones Band, many more

"The KickPort gives more punch while adding fundamental low end to make my bass drum sound turn heads! Easy to use and hard to go without. Seriously, it was just the extra Ummfff I was looking for."



Matt Traynor

Matt Traynor

Bless the Fall

"I got to use the KickPort for our first practice back from the 'All-Stars' tour. It was sweet! Easier to install then I thought, too. Thanks so much!"





Walter Turner



Walter Turner III

Chali 2na & The House of Vibe

"Kickport is an amazing product!  Your bassist will even notice the difference!"




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Al Velasquez


Al Velasquez

educator, clinician, Benise, Sugarloaf, Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy, Michael McDonald

"I used the Cajon Port on a gig with Benise on July 4th. The sound engineer was blown away with the sound."




Jacob Vera

 

Jacob Vera

Jazmin, Charlie 2na, Ozomatli, Louis Prince (The Temptations)

"Kickport really gets the job done! In studio or live performances it always increases the projection and tone of my bass drum. Thank you KickPort!"




Martin Verdonk


 

Martin Verdonk

Richard Bona, Steve Winwood, Donna Summer, Andy Narell

"The CajonPort's extra low end will keep you smiling the whole concert."




Todd Walker

 

 

Todd Walker

drummer/educator-onlinedrummer.com

"My bass drum just got the best, punchy, bottom-end make-over EVER, thanks to the KickPort!"



Travis Whitmore
Travis Whitmore

Independent

“The KickPort gives me that low end punch, feel and response that I need - live or in the studio. I love it!”



Yael - The DrumAddict


Yael - The DrumAddict

Ugly Kid Joe, The Love Project

"One constant for all styles is filling the void between kick n' snare. With the KickPort, I get that added low end definition and slap back that makes me go "Yeppp :) ... that's what' I'm talkin' about~Bam... "



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Troy Yahraes


Troy Yahraes

Dirtnap

"As a drummer/drum builder for many years, the KickPort is hands down the best fix to a boring, flat sounding bass drum...killer product!"




Kenn Youngar

 

Kenn Youngar

Messer

"I love my KickPort - it's amazing!  It rounds out the sound and gives me more attack and punch.  My unmistakable bass drum sound now hits you right in the gut.  I am hooked!"




Tim Yueng


Tim Yueng

Morbid Angel

“It’s a great product – I love the way it adds focus and definition to the low end!”





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