MusicRadar Team

The V-series delivers an impressive spec and ignoring the basic hardware, this is a well-thought out package

Apart from a few minor hardware niggles, the maple shells, cast hoops and isolation mounting make the Cabria XPK a great addition to the budget market

Premier evokes the Spirit of Lily while staying true to Moonie and his famous custom kit

This Meinl rig has a price tag to match its impressive sturdiness but it's attractively understated appearance is a winner

Paiste's legendary Giant Beat cymbals are bold, broad and bronzed and if they were good enough for Bonham, they're good enough for us

Yamaha's Stage Custom is a long-time staple of the semi-pro drum market, and this all-maple offering doesn't Disappoint

Zildjian introduces classy hi-hats and extra ride models to its already dynamic K range

Bearing the name of one of metal's true greats, the biggest snare from Pearl's current production line sounds monstrous, as you'd expect

Ludwig makes a serious attempt at attracting a wider audience with this plastic-shelled, penetrating kit

A well constructed pedal with fantastic features that's suitable for a broad range of styles

The A is still the biggest selling all-rounder and can enhance any type of music from punk to symphonic

Slotting in at the top end of Premier's hardware offerings, the 6000 series should be considered by anyone who needs an affordable update

We'd say that Boss has nailed the character of the original RE-201 both on the echo and spring reverb fronts.

The Prophet '08 is going to be the answer to many a keyboardist's dreams.

The Compact offers a combination of features and value for money that's currently hard to beat.

Orange's first Chinese-made valve amp is a little stunner. Be prepared to want one.

Reason is still one of the most fun and inspirational pieces of music software on the market.

These Warlord Snares may not match the rest of your kit but the immaculate finish and build quality make them a real pleasure to own and play

The loud and proud Saturn LA kit is the perfect balance of shell materials and dimensions but it's certainly not for those seeking quietness

Les Paul reissues become ever more accurate with the new Vintage Original Spec (VOS) range. Here's the Holy Grail...

This Meinl model of the popular box drum comes super-sized and if you can master the operating pedal, the rewards are more than worth it

A powerful and impressive looper, but a little counter-intuitive and a touch pricey. Worth sticking with, though...

Stunning emulation of Jimi's sounds. Worth taking for a spin whether you're a Hendrix fan or not.

Zildjian's Armand series take the lead from the Beautiful Baby blueprint with a traditional finish and classic tone

Yamaha hope to make oak shells a viable third option against maple or birch with this solid, well-specified, pro-standard kit