Latest Drums Reviews
“In this case, we’re looking at a bonafide game-changer”: Alesis Strata Prime review
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
"The aluminium model is, frankly, a stone-cold bargain": DrumCraft Vanguard snare drums review
Not yet ratedThe revived drum brand is turning its attention to the most important drum in your setup, and you can snare yourself a bargain
"A kit with some surprising tricks up its sleeve": Donner Backbeat review
A feature-packed mid-range electronic drum set, but are the light up pads a pointless gimmick?
"As a proof-of-concept, it’s hard to fault, even if we’d need to sell some organs to buy one": DWe review
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…
“A rugged mic set that incorporates - and builds on - some of our favourite design points from popular drum mics, as well as bringing its own identity”: Lewitt Beat Kit Pro review
Capturing a drum kit? Lewitt’s Beat Kit Pro is designed to be a one-stop shop for your mic locker
Sound Dust Plankton Drummer review
Sound Dust’s new Kontakt instrument blurs the waves between percussion and harmony. But is it sea-worthy? We set sail…
Zultan Mellow series Professional cymbal set
These quiet cymbals made from traditional B20 alloy offer a solution to volume issues
Yamaha DTX402K review
A compact and affordable e-kit setup with some surprise features
