Dave Holmes

Pro-standard mics for any acoustic kit

Italy is famous for many things. However, you may not know the country has long been associated with cymbal production.

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.

An oak and steel hybrid with a well-focused sound

We check out the latest Full Range signature snare from Gretsch

We take a retro-styled classic for a spin

We flick the sticks over the new DM7 e-kit from Alesis

Could this sub-£300 kit be the Holy Grail of portable drums?

A new case that's designed to make transporting drum hardware a little less arduous

Alesis's new electronic pad proves good things come in small packages

Sonor's Force drum kit series is given an update

A new five-piece retro kit from the intermediate Meridian line

Check out these multi-instrument anti-creep mats

Ahead offers a new level of protection for your drumkit

A brand new range of heads that could transform the looks and the sound of your kit - time for a summer makeover?

Korg's new Wavedrum goes global, offering even greater sonic and percussive potential

Proudly waving the British flag for the UK's custom drum manufacturers with the latest kit from Liberty Drums

We sample one of Worldmax's new wooden snare shells

The range of Zildjian As just gets bigger, bolder and better

A stave snare from Worldmax goes under the microscope

Now well into its 30th Anniversary year, Bangkok-based Tycoon Percussion brings us this flexible cajon

More wares from our thriving UK custom drum industry with some bright new aluminium shelled drums

The Bangkok percussion company returns with a luxurious acrylic instrument

Knock on wood, this Siam Oak cajon will perform

With a wealth of features, this fully-loaded snare looks set to stun