Electronic Drums Reviews
Latest Electronic Drums Reviews
![Roland VQD106 electronic drum set in our testing facility](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zg5oK9c7Sd76pFCCf3jHUo-320-80.jpg)
“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
If noise annoys those around you when you’re drumming, this ultra-quiet electronic set has the solutions - plus, watch our volume comparison video with a standard e-kit
![Man plays the Alesis Strata Core drum kit with a bass player and guitarist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NmSHXjGeQcsGVR9z7b9saJ-320-80.jpg)
“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
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
![Roland TD-716 e-kit in a rehearsal room with a Marshall cab in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TXPWHSgTT2yekgNfqX8myb-320-80.jpg)
“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 beginner electronic drum sets: Alesis Debut](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uPGJ9Tj4RxW8mm7scxUCGo-320-80.jpg)
“This is a kit that will literally grow with them for those early years of playing”: Alesis Debut review
By Tom Bradley published
An affordable e-kit from Alesis that’s just for kids
![Alesis Strata Prime kit in the corner of a blue room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9yBAxsXNAsMh5vjAadJyB-320-80.jpg)
“In this case, we’re looking at a bonafide game-changer”: Alesis Strata Prime review
By Stuart Williams published
With its BFD sound library, a 10.1” touchscreen and mesh heads throughout, Alesis’ new flagship electronic drum set looks like it’s intent on changing the game
![Donner Backbeat kit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z7ohGfYyVceGEP4r7MfuB9-320-80.jpg)
"A kit with some surprising tricks up its sleeve": Donner Backbeat review
By Tom Bradley published
A feature-packed mid-range electronic drum set, but are the light up pads a pointless gimmick?
![Yamaha DTX402K electronic drum set](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oh69B8XCZnmBznyf6Ez294-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha DTX402K review
By Tom Bradley published
A compact and affordable e-kit setup with some surprise features
![Roland TD-02KV on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XvsFtpd9KXNjBkppUXNYER-320-80.jpg)
Roland TD-02KV review
By Stuart Williams published
This compact and affordable kit proves that ‘budget’ doesn’t exclude you from the big-name brands
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