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“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
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
“Punches above its weight”: Alesis unveils Strata Core, a cut-down version of its flagship Strata Prime e-kit
BFD and all-mesh feature on more-affordable but still 'pro-level' kit
See Tool and BEAT drummer Danny Carey warming up behind his enormous kit
Tool drummer Danny Carey has his own interesting Youtube channel
“A lot of time, one mic, and a kick and a snare is the best sound”: Producer Jeff Bhasker on capturing ‘retro’ drum sounds
Jeff Bhasker on how he's captured retro drum sounds
Roland just unveiled its V-Drums Quiet Design VQD106 kits, delivering “the lowest playing-noise in the history of electronic drum kits”
The electronic drums giant claims the VQD106 is 75% quieter than a regular electronic kit
“Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 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?
Roland overhauls its high-end electronic drum sets with the introduction of the 7 Series V-drums and VAD kits: “a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy”
The TD-716, TD-713 and VAD716 are powered by the new V71 module and there’s a lot of new features!
Ringo stuck down by illness and forced to cancel remaining tour dates
The Beatles legend has been advised to step down from his final two gigs and seek rest
