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KickTone, makers of the multi-purpose dynamic full-range bass drum microphone with the same name, have acquired KickPort® International Drum Products, the company recently announced.
KickPort is best known for its flagship namesake product, a patented and award-winning acoustic enhancement accessory that improves the feel, power and tonal qualities of bass drums of all sizes. A breakthrough in drum accessory technology that is now considered an industry must-have, KickPort is used by hundreds of thousands of drummers worldwide. In addition to the KickPort, the company offers a variety of drum acoustic products including the CajonPort™, the D-Pad™ bass drum impact pad, KickPort T-Ring™, and the FX Series™ Sonic Enhancement Ports.
“Since the KickTone Microphone was designed to attach to the KickPort, this acquisition makes sense, as the two products make one really great product when combined,” says KickTone Microphones owner Terry Morton. “As a drummer myself, I have always looked for products on the market that would enhance the sound of my drums, and the KickPort was one of those products that made a big difference at a low price point. I plan to continue developing new products that meet that criteria and take KickPort to the next level.”
While existing customers can expect the quality and availability of the KickPort to remain the same, they can also expect additions and enhancements to the company’s suite of products. With the acquisition news, Morton has also announced that KickPort will eventually release a full line of microphones designed to integrate with their ports for the floor tom and rack toms, as well as the existing KickTone and more.
Business operations for KickPort will continue under the name KickPort International. The ownership change will not impact existing distribution, dealers, artists, or customers.
About KickTone
KickTone Microphone was founded in 2009 by drummer Terry Morton. Its signature multi-purpose dynamic full range microphone has revolutionized the way drummers record and amplify low end sounds. Designed for kick drums yet versatile enough to work on bass drums, floor toms, low strings on a piano, bass amps, and any other instrument producing low end frequencies, the KickTone has remained an industry-leading audio enhancement accessory due to Morton’s Lifelong passion for music and unwavering commitment to capturing the full spectrum of sound produced in the resonant chamber of a bass drum. KickTone was named Sound Product of the Year by Live Design International for 2014-15.
With the 2024 acquisition of KickPort International, KickTone and Kickport combined to become KickPort LLC.
About KickPort
Founded in 2014 with a mission to improve the feel, power, and tone of any drum, KickPort International™ sells a variety of products aimed at creating the best natural drum and percussion sounds possible. A pioneering breakthrough in percussion acoustic enhancements that is now considered a must have for any serious drummer, KickPort’s namesake product is a patented, award winning drum enhancement accessory that is used by more than 100,000 drummers worldwide. The company’s full suite of products includes the CajonPort™, the D-Pad™ bass drum impact pad, KickPort T-Ring™, and the FX Series™ Sonic Enhancement Ports.
In 2024, KickPort International was acquired by KickTone Microphones, with the two brands combining to form KickPort LLC.
