Music Radar Team

It's hardly groundbreaking, but this sound module, audio interface and music file player is a solid, versatile performer.

Pearl's terrific-looking upgrade from the Session series is a worthy addition to the Masters Custom

Following on from Evans and Aquarian, Remo's Powersonic heads are idiot-proof

With a comprehensive sample library and a flexible sound-shaping interface, ManyBass has your bottom end covered.

Apart from one or two lug niggles, this is a great-sounding, well-built kit deserved of praise

All-maple nine-ply shells, lacquered finish and solid hardware make a strong combination for your money

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.

This is a design-your-own drum kit so the level of quality and design is near enough unlimited - if you can afford it...

Ultra loud with Ferrari looks, this reissue deserves to be goggled at but should definitely be tried before you buy

Apart from a few hardware glitches, this is a concerted effort from ddrum - exotic wood, cool styling and a unique vibe

Audio Damage has released a string of must-have plug-ins over the past couple of years. Here's another one.

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 are best known for entry-level, budget gear but these snares challenge the big brands for style and substance

There are countless controller keyboards on the market, but Akai's is a cut above most of its rivals

Can Kaossilator do for sound generation what Kaoss Pad has done for effects processing?

Packed with juicy features and coming at a ridiculously cheap price, the eagerly awaited Blofeld lives up to our high expectations

WorldMax may not be a household name but these budget metal shell snares look and sound excellent

Meinl's Gen X cymbals prove you can get cutting edge electronica sounds from acoustic instruments

An old-school Brit amp brand returns with few a modern twists

The Polyphonic Octave Generator now comes in a smaller box...

With the latest incarnation of the Pandora, Korg takes the pocket-sized guitar rig to a whole new level. Hear it here...

A true and toneful tribute to a classic Fender amp, complete with several modern-day improvements

UK-designed and Czech-made, a sleek new electric from Lodestone

With its sizeable arsenal of tempo-synced effects, Artillery 2 will have you armed to the teeth for your next live performance.

With FireWire connectivity and additional features, this is the most powerful Mbox yet.