Latest articles by Stuart Williams
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
From the educational to the inspiring, these dynamic docs are well worth your time
Smooth-out your timing and you'll make everything easier. Here are some practical ways to get your inner clock ticking
Don’t let annoying gremlins spoil your playing. From no sound to too much noise, most problems can be solved with some simple settings or affordable upgrades - here’s how
The allies and nemeses you can expect to see at your live shows
Led Zeppelin, Rush, The Beatles, Slipknot, The Police, and more
Stop cramming and start jamming with these must-know easy-drum classics for beginners
DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you in terms of build, comfort and budget? Here’s my recommendations
Alesis goes beyond Max with pad improvements for its mid-range electronic drum set
Explore 17 of the best drum kits for the studio, stage and bedroom from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more
Fender’s workhorse-series P-Bass gets some performance-enhancing additions, as well as a tone control that works in passive mode
Put your best foot forward with my guide to choosing the right kick pedal for your playing style and budget, with picks from DW, Pearl, Tama, Yamaha and others
A drum and instrument studio classic gets the scaled-down treatment
As heavy-shell snare drums make a comeback, DrumCraft is letting us in on the action at a snip of the price
The first new design from EVH under Wolfgang Van Halen's watch is a Gibson-inspired semi-hollow with plenty of personality
Learn drums how and when you want with these excellent online drum lesson resources, tried and tested by us
If noise annoys those around you when you’re drumming, this ultra-quiet electronic set has the solutions - plus, watch our volume comparison video with a standard e-kit
Beggars can apparently also be choosers, according to Harley Benton and its sub-£150 versatile doublecut
Squier's affordable Tele Deluxe is a mash-up of Fender and Gibson design points
Forget the name on the headstock, this Squier is the Telecaster for die-hard Gibson fans
This insane one-day deal from Thomann won't exist for long, so get looting while you can
Never play cajon again - the most powerful sample pad on the planet is reduced, but it'll be going back up by 20% after Cyber Monday
Bag this industry standard, battery-powered in-ear monitor amp for 35% less than what I paid for it
