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Roland TD-716 e-kit in a rehearsal room with a Marshall cab in the background — “Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD-716 review Roland is back with a flagship replacement for the TD-50X. There’s a new module and new pads, but does it have the same old problem?

Dave Grohl recording in Hilversum Studios, posed at drums — Behind the beat: Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released on this day in 1991

Man plays a Yamaha electronic drum kit in a lounge — Best electronic drum sets 2023: Top picks for every playing level and budget Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and more - plus full reviews and buying advice

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“Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual - groove a must”: Primus put the call out for new drummer

By Will Simpson published 19 November 24

Successful candidate would replace departing Tim Alexander

Drummers

With up to 80% off, Sweetwater currently has the biggest Black Friday savings musicians will find online right now – and the deals are even better than last year!

By Daryl Robertson published 18 November 24

Get your hands on discounted guitars, basses, electronic drum sets, software, keyboards and more

Gear & Gadgets

Across the Spooniverse: the Spoon Man and Spoon Lady at the forefront of the spoons revival

By Will Simpson published 7 November 24

Hunter and Abby - two spoons specialists reviving the instrument

Percussion

Man in white t-shirt playing a Roland electronic drum set

10 common electronic drum set issues and how to troubleshoot them

By Stuart Williams published 6 November 24

Don’t let annoying gremlins spoil your playing. From no sound to too much noise, most problems can be solved with some simple settings or affordable upgrades - here’s how

Electronic Drums

Best electronic drum sets 2024: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers

By Chris Barnes last updated 6 November 24

Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - plus full reviews, buying advice and video

Electronic Drums

Queen rehearse in 1973. This black-and-white image captures Freddie Mercury on the far left, John Deacon on his Fender Precision bass, and Roger taylor on the right behind his Ludwig drumkit.

Queen hated the drum sound on their debut so much that they “augmented” every beat for its reissue

By Jonathan Horsley published 25 October 24

Their eponymous debut is a stone-cold rock classic but Queen have never been happy with its sound, especially Taylor’s drums. For its “rebuilt” and renamed reissue, they forensically applied digital tech to transform the sound of each individual drum hit

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Young boy plays drums in front of a Christmas tree covered in fairy lights

Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2024: 47 hand-picked ideas to treat the drummer in your life this festive season

By Chris Barnes last updated 24 October 24

Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more, regardless of your budget

Drums

Man plays the Alesis Strata Core drum kit with a bass player and guitarist

“What we get here is the essence of Alesis’ flagship electronic drum set, with all the great features, minus the stuff that is likely to be ‘nice-to-have’ rather than essential”: Alesis Strata Core review

By Stuart Williams published 22 October 24

Alesis is back with a cut-down addition to the Strata line-up, but with BFD multi-sampled sounds, a touchscreen and a saving of around $/£1,000, I’m looking for the catch

Electronic Drums