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Latest articles by Music Radar Team
Roland Sonic Cell
By Music Radar Team last updated
It's hardly groundbreaking, but this sound module, audio interface and music file player is a solid, versatile performer.
Pearl Masters Custom MCX Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
Pearl's terrific-looking upgrade from the Session series is a worthy addition to the Masters Custom
Remo Powersonic Bass Drum Head 22"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Following on from Evans and Aquarian, Remo's Powersonic heads are idiot-proof
ManyTone ManyBass
By Music Radar Team last updated
With a comprehensive sample library and a flexible sound-shaping interface, ManyBass has your bottom end covered.
Sonor Force 2005 Kit (Stage 1 Variant)
By Music Radar Team last updated
Apart from one or two lug niggles, this is a great-sounding, well-built kit deserved of praise
Sonor Force 3005 Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
All-maple nine-ply shells, lacquered finish and solid hardware make a strong combination for your money
Rayzoon Jamstix 2
By Music Radar Team last updated
Drum kit plug-ins are ten-a-penny these days, but this one's ability to 'think' like a real drummer puts it at a crucial advantage.
Sonor SQ2 Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
This is a design-your-own drum kit so the level of quality and design is near enough unlimited - if you can afford it...
Staccato Thunder 4 Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
Ultra loud with Ferrari looks, this reissue deserves to be goggled at but should definitely be tried before you buy
DDRUM Dios Bubinga Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
Apart from a few hardware glitches, this is a concerted effort from ddrum - exotic wood, cool styling and a unique vibe
Audio Damage Dr.Device
By Music Radar Team last updated
Audio Damage has released a string of must-have plug-ins over the past couple of years. Here's another one.
Dream Bliss Cymbals
By Music Radar Team last updated
Bliss cymbals are manufactured in China but are not mass-produced, instead they are high-end, handcrafted items which deserve more than just a listen
Dixon Artisan Snare Drums
By Music Radar Team last updated
Dixon are best known for entry-level, budget gear but these snares challenge the big brands for style and substance
Akai MPK49
By Music Radar Team last updated
There are countless controller keyboards on the market, but Akai's is a cut above most of its rivals
Korg Kaossilator
By Music Radar Team last updated
Can Kaossilator do for sound generation what Kaoss Pad has done for effects processing?
Waldorf Blofeld
By Music Radar Team last updated
Packed with juicy features and coming at a ridiculously cheap price, the eagerly awaited Blofeld lives up to our high expectations
Worldmax Vintage Classic Black Snare
By Music Radar Team last updated
WorldMax may not be a household name but these budget metal shell snares look and sound excellent
Meinl Generation X Series cymbals
By Music Radar Team last updated
Meinl's Gen X cymbals prove you can get cutting edge electronica sounds from acoustic instruments
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 50 Combo
By Music Radar Team last updated
An old-school Brit amp brand returns with few a modern twists
Electro-Harmonix Micro POG
By Music Radar Team last updated
The Polyphonic Octave Generator now comes in a smaller box...
Korg Pandora PX5D
By Music Radar Team last updated
With the latest incarnation of the Pandora, Korg takes the pocket-sized guitar rig to a whole new level. Hear it here...
Fender Champion 600
By Music Radar Team last updated
A true and toneful tribute to a classic Fender amp, complete with several modern-day improvements
Lodestone Electric Pro S
By Music Radar Team last updated
UK-designed and Czech-made, a sleek new electric from Lodestone
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