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Best electronic drum set for kids 2024: child-friendly electronic drum kits
By Chris Barnes last updated
Get your child started on the drums with these top entry-level e-kits and drum pads, selected with kids in mind
See Tool and BEAT drummer Danny Carey warming up behind his enormous kit
By Will Simpson published
Tool drummer Danny Carey has his own interesting Youtube channel
“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
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?
Best metronomes 2024: The top mechanical and digital metronomes for musicians
By Dave Clews last updated
If you need a practice buddy, a metronome can help you make dramatic improvements in your playing
Acoustic vs electronic drum kits: which is better for beginner drummers?
By Ronan Macdonald last updated
Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide
“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
Featuring Mapex SONIClear bearing edges, the Comet series comes in Junior, Fusion and Rock configurations
Best drum mic kits 2024: Our pick of percussion-friendly microphones for every budget
By Stuart Williams last updated
Our guide to the finest do-it-all drum mic solutions will help you to find the perfect fit for your set-up
"As a proof-of-concept, it’s hard to fault, even if we’d need to sell some organs to buy one": DWe review
By Stuart Williams published
Forget your drum module - DW’s jumping head-first towards the deep end of computer-based drum sounds, and its acoustic-electronic hardware is our life raft of familiarity. Let’s hope it’s not a washout…
NAMM 2024: Yamaha adds five new finishes to its affordable Rydeen series drum sets, "Perfect for any beginner or intermediate player who is not willing to compromise on quality"
By Stuart Williams published
A quintet of glitter and solid options means the Rydeen now comes in eight finish options
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