Dave Holmes
Latest articles by Dave Holmes

AKG Drum Set Concert 1
By Dave Holmes last updated
Pro-standard mics for any acoustic kit

UFIP Bionic Cymbals
By Dave Holmes last updated
Italy is famous for many things. However, you may not know the country has long been associated with cymbal production.

Sakae Black On Brass Snare Drums
By Dave Holmes last updated
Sakae might appear to be a newbie on the drumming scene, however this Japanese company is a third- generation family-run business and only nine years away from celebrating their Centenary year.

Dixon Matrix Green Snare drum
By Dave Holmes last updated
An oak and steel hybrid with a well-focused sound

Gretsch Mark Schulman Signature Snare
By Dave Holmes last updated
We check out the latest Full Range signature snare from Gretsch

Alesis DM7 USB Kit
By Dave Holmes last updated
We flick the sticks over the new DM7 e-kit from Alesis

Traps A400
By Dave Holmes last updated
Could this sub-£300 kit be the Holy Grail of portable drums?

Ahead Armor OGIO Sled Accessory Case
By Dave Holmes last updated
A new case that's designed to make transporting drum hardware a little less arduous

Alesis PercPad
By Dave Holmes last updated
Alesis's new electronic pad proves good things come in small packages

Sonor Essential Force S-Drive Kit
By Dave Holmes last updated
Sonor's Force drum kit series is given an update

Mapex Meridian Retro Fusion Kit
By Dave Holmes last updated
A new five-piece retro kit from the intermediate Meridian line

Softapads SoftaMats Multi-Instrument Anti-Slip Mats
By Dave Holmes last updated
Check out these multi-instrument anti-creep mats

Ahead Armor soft drum cases
By Dave Holmes last updated
Ahead offers a new level of protection for your drumkit

Hammerax Effects Cymbals
By Dave Holmes last updated
Hammerax was founded in 2006 by musician, composer and instrument designer John Stannard who had design and manufacturing expertise in all manner of chimes, chime trees, temple blocks etc.

Remo Powerstroke 77 Drum Head
By Dave Holmes last updated
Under the sticks this month is the latest member of Remo's popular Powerstroke family.

AKG Session 1 Microphone Set
By Dave Holmes last updated
A set of no less than seven AKG drum microphones for under £250! Has the world gone mad?

J. Leiva Travel Series Omeya Cajon
By Dave Holmes last updated
This Omeya Travel Series cajon hails from the same family of Spanish-made instruments as other Omeya models including the Evo, Junior, Bass Pro and the Studio Bass, reviewed last year

Stagg Electronic Beat Tutor EBT-10
By Dave Holmes last updated
A no-frills portable electronic practice pad

Sakae Drums Pac-D
By Dave Holmes last updated
As the manufacturer of drums for one of the world's leading musical instrument companies for 40 years, Sakae Rhythm's position is well-documented.

Tycoon Master Series congas
By Dave Holmes last updated
Now into their 32nd year, Tycoon's range just gets bigger, bolder and a whole lot more comprehensive.

Pearl Crystal Beat Shell Pack
By Dave Holmes last updated
Pearl is renowned for pushing the boundaries of drum technology with its advanced manufacturing processes, cunning designs and ingenious engineering

Remo White Suede Drum Heads
By Dave Holmes last updated
A brand new range of heads that could transform the looks and the sound of your kit - time for a summer makeover?
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