Latest articles by Stuart Williams
Mapex targets comfort and speed with the Design Lab Swift belt-drive bass drum pedal
The belt-driven pedal features a host of features aimed at usability, performance and fast response
DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles
Premium DW shells paired with Roland's next-generation V71 and V51 modules and a choice of DW or Roland cymbals
"From professionals to advanced amateurs, EAD50 empowers every drummer to achieve their ideal sound": Yamaha confirms the EAD50, and it looks set to be your one-stop hybrid drum module
NAMM 2026: After a couple of weeks of teasers, Yamaha has finally lifted the lid on its next-level EAD product
"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare
NAMM 2026: The all-acrylic design extends to the hoops for what could be some of the most focused acrylic sounds yet
DW’s Limited Edition MFG True-Cast 14x4” snare brings a piccolo to its sand-cast, machined bell bronze range, but if you want one you’re going to need to be quick
NAMM 2026: Designed in collaboration with Dave Elitch, the shallowest-ever True-Cast snare is limited to only 100 pieces
Best electronic drum sets in 2026: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
Our experts have tested over 90 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - we've also got full reviews, buying advice and demos
“Not having to reach for a USB cable feels like the advent of a new era for electronic drums, and we might be about to see a lot more e-kits out in the wild as a result.” Roland TD516 review
Roland unlocks the tonal backbone of its flagship V71 for the new 5 Series. Is this the electronic drum set that finally keeps us away from the computer?
Thomann Cyber Monday deals 2025: the savings are over for another year
Thomann's massive 2025 Cyber Monday deal have ended, but there are still plenty of ways to save
It’s an open secret that the MXR FOD Drive is the Dookie Drive circuit under a different name, and for just $99 you can get the tones from Green Day’s best album on your pedalboard this Cyber Monday
With 45% off, this dual-amp-in-a-box overdrive is a worthy addition to any 'board, whether you're a Green Day fan or not…
Missed out on Thomann's Roland TD313 Cyber Week deal? Here's how you can still get one of the newest electronic drum sets on the market at a bargain price before Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday!
Snag Roland's next-gen, mid-price V-Drums set for less, complete with the same sound engine as the mega-expensive V71 module
Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!
As Black Friday weekend turns into Cyber Monday, now’s the time to pounce on this 'if money was no object' V-Drums set from Roland
I've waited for Toontrack's Hitmaker SDX Expansion to be discounted ever since it was released. Now it's nearly half-price for Black Friday and I'm about to ruin Christmas by spending way too much on Superior Drummer samples in Thomann's Cyber Week Sale
With up to 73% off Toontrack SDX Expansion packs - including one inspired by Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland and Vinnie Colaiuta - is the doghouse really such a bad place to be?
"With a DI box and some time to learn the layout, it's a robust, reliable and ridiculously well-equipped powerhouse for the stage and studio": IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal Bass Edition review
The sonic power of TONEX, ported to a bass-friendly version of the TONEX Pedal
"The upper end is crisp too, with plenty of detail present for vocals without becoming too spiky": 64 Audio Aspire 4 review
High quality in-ears don’t have to be custom-moulded, so says 64 Audio with its entry into the mid-priced monitor market
"For garage, punk, and rock styles, it’s got the tonal firepower on offer": Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut review
A revived classic returns to the Gretsch line-up as an affordable, two-humbucker rock machine
“Offers a very useful solution for clap emulation without needing to use electronics”: Zultan Raw SlapClap review
If you’re happy and you know it, Zultan is offering a cut-price solution to clapping your hands
"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to": Boss Effects Pedals plugin review
The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…
11 live mistakes every drummer makes
Avoid these common pitfalls and your gigs will go a lot more smoothly
11 trailblazing players who raised the bar for electronic and hybrid drumming
The drummers, past and present, who embraced technology to revolutionize music and the gear we play
Where might electronic drums go next? Here are 9 of our predictions
Electronic drums have come a long way over the last few decades, but where are they headed in the future? From AI to radical new playing surfaces and authentic cymbals, this is our wishlist
How Dave Grohl delivered his Smells Like Teen Spirit drum track
The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released back in 1991
11 great movies, documentaries and shows that drummers should check out
From the educational to the inspiring, these dynamic docs are well worth your time
10 tips to help drummers to develop better timing
Smooth-out your timing and you'll make everything easier. Here are some practical ways to get your inner clock ticking
