Dave Holmes

This brand-new, conveniently compact electronic drum kit is the latest in a line of own-brand, wallet-friendly e-kits from Gear4Music

The 5000 series pedal on which DW built its reputation has been enhanced to make it even smoother

Top of the line electronic kit

A selection of vastly different microphones all suitable for drums and a myriad of other musical applications

The Alesis catalogue of electronics encompasses synth modules, studio monitors, audio interfaces, signal processors, mixers, e-drums, drum machines and sample pads.

Stepping into the place of the DTX500 and occupying the lower mid-range position of Yamaha's electronic kits

Way back in the early '70s, Bill Sanders developed and engineered a practice drumset which, with the exception of a few nips and tucks, has changed little since it was first marketed.

Musical metals without spending a fortune

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

Love or loathe them, the meteoric rise of the percussion sensation that is the cajon is not to be sniffed at.

Here we have the latest in a line of 'Multi-pads' from the e-boffins at Alesis.

Since the TD-11KV was launched at the beginning of 2012, this electronic kit has become a number-one best seller for Roland.

Up until recently Roland's mesh heads were only available as a 'spare part' and from Roland directly.

Over the years Alesis has produced an impressive array of products for us drummers – many of which have been truly ground-breaking.

A set of no less than seven AKG drum microphones for under £250! Has the world gone mad?

A no-frills portable electronic practice pad

A helping hand into hybrid drumming

Over the last decade the Mapex Saturn Series has been systematically transformed beyond recognition of its Saturn Pro ancestry

Ahead's catalogue is absolutely bulging with an eclectic mix of drum-related products including snare drums (metal and wood), drum stools, drum cases, ear plugs, accessories etc

A kit of conundrums - shallow depth hanging toms, standard-sized floor toms and a healthy-depth kick

As drummers we're always reliant on decent acoustic surroundings. So a helping hand at source is always welcome

While Dixon enjoys the success of its top of the range acoustic drums, its roots actually lie deep in the manufacture of competitively priced hardware

For almost 40 years, Dixon has successfully gained and maintained a reputation for its cost-effective but trustworthy drum accessories, hardware and affordable drums

Alan van Kleef is master craftsman, metal engineer, sound engineer, designer, session drummer and the proprietor of VK drums

For his signature Meinl Ride, Mike Johnston called on the input of his online drumming community