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Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers
By Chris Barnes Last updated
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How we test electronic drum sets
By Chris Barnes Published
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DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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"I love them, they just sing, they’re absolutely gorgeous:" Mike Portnoy just crashed Sabian’s party
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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This Valentines Day, say it with… strings, plectrums and some bargain-priced software bundles?
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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“We used to play that song faster…”: Slipknot’s Eloy Casagrande reveals the secret lessons he gave his Sepultura replacement
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Tool’s Danny Carey just invented an exercise bike with a built-in drum workout
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Cymbals
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"I love them, they just sing, they’re absolutely gorgeous:" Mike Portnoy just crashed Sabian’s party
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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"These are the antithesis of common-or-garden cymbals, but they deliver exactly what you’d hope, at a very affordable price point": Zultan Dune series cymbals review
By Stuart Williams Published
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"The full-size 20” cymbal actually flexes and shimmers when struck, which feels fantastic under-stick": EFnote Pro review
By Tom Bradley Published
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Is Zildjian about to reissue its Z Series? This not-so-covert teaser video certainly suggests so
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2024: "Imagine a hi-hat stand that not only meets your professional needs and expectations, but also provides you with a richer and crisper sound…" Yamaha unveils its flagship HHS9D Hi-hat stand
By Stuart Williams Published
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Zultan launches Heritage Flat Ride cymbals in two sizes
By Stuart Williams Published
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Zultan Cymbals sets its sights on metal with its “loud, aggressive and biting” F5 18” Mega Bell Ride
By Stuart Williams Published
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Here’s your chance to get your hands on one of two Zildjian 400th Anniversary Vault cymbals, and it’ll only cost you £2
By Stuart Williams Published
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Zultan cymbals unveils revamped website with new Cymbal Finder functionality
By Stuart Williams Published
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Drum Gear
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DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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This Valentines Day, say it with… strings, plectrums and some bargain-priced software bundles?
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Look, ma, no wires: Roland teases its WT-10 wireless drum trigger and DH-10 receiver
By Will Groves Published
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DW Soundworks library gets even bigger with the new DW Collector’s Pure Cherry Shell Expansion Pack
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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DrumCraft’s new Nighthawk double pedals deliver 3 ways to hit twice as fast
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Best drum thrones 2025: Top stools for comfort behind the kit
By Stuart Williams Last updated
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“A rugged mic set that incorporates - and builds on - some of our favourite design points from popular drum mics, as well as bringing its own identity”: Lewitt Beat Kit Pro review
By Stuart Williams Published
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Best drumsticks for beginners 2025: Recommended sticks for budding players
By Tom Bradley Published
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Best drumsticks 2025: wooden and synthetic sticks for beginner and pro drummers
By Chris Barnes Last updated
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Drum Kits
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DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits
By Chris Barnes Last updated
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See Tool and BEAT drummer Danny Carey warming up behind his enormous kit
By Will Simpson Published
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“Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 review
By Stuart Williams Published
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Best metronomes 2025: The top mechanical and digital metronomes for musicians
By Dave Clews Last updated
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Acoustic vs electronic drum kits: which is better for beginner drummers?
By Ronan Macdonald Last updated
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“An accessible road to finding your musical voice”: Mapex ups its entry-level offering with its new Comet series beginner drum sets
By Stuart Williams Published
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Best drum mic kits 2025: Our pick of percussion-friendly microphones for every budget
By Stuart Williams Last updated
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Drum Pedals
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DrumCraft’s new Nighthawk double pedals deliver 3 ways to hit twice as fast
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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NAMM 2024: Trivium’s Alex Bent announces signature Axis bass drum pedal, “I’m super-stoked to have my own pedal with Axis. I’ve got custom artwork on these from Half Sumo Collective… I hope you guys dig them as much as I do.”
By Stuart Williams Published
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Pearl Eliminator Redline Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley Last updated
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Tama Iron Cobra Bass Pedal
By Tom Bradley Last updated
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Classic review: DW 9000 series bass pedals
By Jordan McLachlan Last updated
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Mapex Falcon Pedals
By Adam Jones Last updated
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NAMM 2019: DW’s classic 5000 pedal gets single chain drive option
By Chris Barnes Published
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Dixon Precision Coil Pedals
By Adam Jones Published
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Percussion Kinetics Vector G3
By Adam Jones Last updated
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Electronic Drums
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Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers
By Chris Barnes Last updated
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How we test electronic drum sets
By Chris Barnes Published
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Look, ma, no wires: Roland teases its WT-10 wireless drum trigger and DH-10 receiver
By Will Groves Published
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“The VQD could well unlock drumming for people who otherwise can’t possibly play a kit at home”: Roland VQD106 review
By Stuart Williams Published
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Roland’s SPD-SX Pro electronic drum pad is an industry standard for hybrid drumming, and you can save $200 on one: but only if you’re quick!
By Stuart Williams Published
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I've used this Behringer Powerplay P2 in-ear monitor amp on every gig since I bought it. At £27 with this Cyber Monday deal, it’s an essential for your live rig
By Stuart Williams Published
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“I have a 15-year Superior Drummer addiction”: with this killer Cyber Week deal from Thomann, you can too - for just £249
By Stuart Williams Published
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You can vastly improve the sound of your electronic drum kit for just over £100 with this mega Black Friday VST sale from Thomann
By Stuart Williams Published
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4 of our highest-rated electronic drum sets are still on sale this Black Friday weekend, with reductions of up to $400
By Stuart Williams Published
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Percussion
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Across the Spooniverse: the Spoon Man and Spoon Lady at the forefront of the spoons revival
By Will Simpson Published
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EVANS's Hybrid Sensory Percussion System will take hybrid drums to a whole new level
By MusicRadar Published
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Yamaha DTX-Multi 12 electronic percussion pad
By Jordan McLachlan Last updated
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Carlsbro announces Okto A percussion pad
By Stuart Williams Published
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Roland SPD::ONE Percussion Pads
By Stuart Williams Last updated
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Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad
By Tom Bradley Last updated
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NAMM 2019: Has Meinl made the ultimate busking tools for drummers and percussionists?
By Chris Barnes Published
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Rhythm Tech Cajon
By Tom Bradley Published
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Shaw Percussion M-Class Hardware
By Adam Jones Published
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Snare Drums
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DrumCraft reintroduces its Bell Brass snare drum, offering you the snare sound of Metallica, Nirvana, RATM and more for under £800!
By Stuart Williams Published
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"The aluminium model is, frankly, a stone-cold bargain": DrumCraft Vanguard snare drums review
By Stuart Williams Published
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YouTuber recreates Paramore’s iconic Misery Business snare drum sound from scratch without using samples, "Drum production was not the same post-Misery Business"
By Stuart Williams Published
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DrumCraft launches seven-strong Vanguard Snare Series, “Developed for drummers who work both live and in the studio.”
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2024: Tama’s 50th anniversary releases include an acrylic Starclassic Mirage, marble-finished Iron Cobras and Mastercraft snares
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2024: “The purest snare sound ever achieved…” Tama’s 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass puts the snare drum behind Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine and more back on the market
By Stuart Williams Published
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DW unveils limited edition 14”x5” DW MFG True-Cast Snare
By Stuart Williams Published
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Neil Peart’s DW piccolo snare drum is up for sale, with an asking price of just under £73,500
By Stuart Williams Published
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NAMM 2023: Tama announces limited edition Lil’ John Roberts Signature Snare Drum
By Stuart Williams Published
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More about Drums
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Tool’s Danny Carey just invented an exercise bike with a built-in drum workout
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players
By Daniel Griffiths Published
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NAMM 2025 as it happened: rolling news from the world's biggest music-making gear show
By MusicRadar Team Last updated
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