Jotan Afanador | Kenny Aronoff | Billy Ashbaugh | Daniel Bejarano | Curt Bisquera | Gregg Bissonette | Andre “Dre Energy” Boyd | Jayson Brinkworth | Bobby Brooks | Gerry Brown
Brenden Buckley | Jon Butterworth | Ismael Cancel | Keith Carlock | Rodger Carter | Dennis Chambers | Gene Chrisman | Dave Clark | Greg Clark | Bill Comstock | Gus Conde Luis Conte | Matt Crowning | Dango | Jovan J. Dawkins | Cortney DeAugustine | Vincent Dee | Chris DeRosa | Robin DiMaggio | Fred Dinkins | Dross | Daniel East | Ian Eames
Keenan Ephriam | Josh Eppard | Rene Escovedo | Stephen Ferrone | Glen "Archie" Gamble | Terry Gargulio | Dick Gay | Alex Gonzales | David Dae Dae Haddon
De’Miyon Hall | Horacio Hernandez | Derrick Holman | Lanise Hughs | Darin James | Mike James | Paul John | Billy Johnson | Jimmi Kane | Anthony King | Travis King
Chris Korzin | Jen LoweZeke Martin | Paul Martinez | Peter ‘Maz’ Maslen | Phil Maturano | Sammy Merendino | Jonathan Moffett | Louis Molino ll l Duane Norman | Joey Oscar
Ricardo "Tiki" Pasillas | Blake Padveen | Jordan Perlson | Stephen Perkins | Doane Perry | Felix Pollard | Stanley Randolph | Kevin Rapillo | Steven Robinson
Luis Rodriguez | David Rollins | Bobby Rondinelli | Jeff Salem | Elisa Seda | Carlos Skinfill | Bo Swanger | Sydney Talib | Felipe Torres | Jacob Vera | Todd Walker
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!"
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."
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!!"
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!”
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."
Curt Bisquera
Mick Jagger, Elton John, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
"Here's a groove I recorded with the KickPort....LOVING IT!!!!"
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"
Andre "Sre 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…”
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
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
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!!!"
Brenden Buckley
Lauren Hill, DMX, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias
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."
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
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
Rick Springfield
"The KickPort is kickin'! It adds a ton of low end and fattens everything up in a big way. Great product!"
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!"
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
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
Raheem DeVaughn, Fredric Yonnet, Rahsaan Patterson
"I love the KickPort, it really is a one of a kind piece of gear .Two thumbs up "
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 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
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
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!"
Dango
Amber Pacific, teacher, clinician.
"The KickPort makes my bass drum BEEFY!"
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!!!"
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!! "
Vincent Dee
Caleb Maitland
"The KickPort is outrageous!! Your bass drum becomes a CANNON and very musical."
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
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
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
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!!”
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!"
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, 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
Terrible Things
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
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."
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
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!"
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!”
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!"
David Dae Dae Haddon
Rihanna, Jesse McCartney
De’Miyon Hall
Producer, Engineer, Drummer for Gladys Knight, Joshua's Generation
“Your product is a drummers and engineers saving grace”
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!"
Derrick Holman
The Monster Band, Holman Drum Academy
“The KickPort has given my bass drum the bottom I've always desired.”
Lanise Hughes
Stone City Band
“KickPort gives me that sound of power I need to play powerful FUNK!!! Funk and Roll!!”
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
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! "
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!”
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."
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
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.”
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
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!"
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!"
Jen Lowe
Solo Artist, Jason Mraz, Ed Kowalcyk, Acres, Butterfly Stitch
“Get more boom for the box…the CajonPort port rocks!"
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 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!"
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!"
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!"
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!"
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 lll
Trevor Rabin, The Tubes, Yoso, Cock Robin
"With KickPort = fat punchy bottom end like old analog recordings --- nice."
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
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!"
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!"
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
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!"
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
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
Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson
"I'm not surprised the KickPort won a NAMM Best in Show"
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!"
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
Bandleader, Drummer – Rodney Atkins
“The KickPort is unbelievable…nice tight solid low end like I’ve never heard…just makes the drum sound great!"
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?!"
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
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
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 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!"
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!!"
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!"
Bo Swanger
Darren Hochstedler, Reese Roper (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!”
Sydney Talib
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
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."
Walter Turner III
Chali 2na & The House of Vibe
"Kickport is an amazing product! Your bassist will even notice the difference!"
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!"
Todd Walker
drummer/educator-onlinedrummer.com
"My bass drum just got the best, punchy, bottom-end make-over EVER, thanks to the KickPort!"