Latest articles by Tom Bradley
“A versatile set but these cymbals excel in a rock and metal context”: Zultan Z Series review
Budget cymbals without the budget sound
“Boasts an array of features above its relatively low price”: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum set review
An affordable e-kit with a few surprising tricks up its sleeve
Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: 47 hand-picked ideas to treat the drummer in your life this festive season
Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more, regardless of your budget
12 ways to make your electronic drum set sound better
Our guide to enhancing your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades
"The full-size 20” cymbal actually flexes and shimmers when struck, which feels fantastic under-stick": EFnote Pro review
EFnote’s flagship stage-worthy e-kit offers some interesting functionality and a huge range of configurations
“This is a kit that will literally grow with them for those early years of playing”: Alesis Debut review
An affordable e-kit from Alesis that’s just for kids
"Where the Shure IEMs excel is in terms of comfort, particularly when compared to some other generic fit options": Shure SE425 Pro review
A solid and affordable off-the-shelf monitoring option
"A kit with some surprising tricks up its sleeve": Donner Backbeat review
A feature-packed mid-range electronic drum set, but are the light up pads a pointless gimmick?
Yamaha DTX402K review
A compact and affordable e-kit setup with some surprise features
Best drumsticks for beginners 2025: Recommended sticks for budding players
Choose your perfect first pair of sticks from our expert recommendations, including models from ProMark, Vater, Vic Firth and more
Roland VMH-D1 headphones
Roland and V-Moda team up to deliver headphones designed specifically for e-drumming
Roland SPD-SX vs SPD-SX Pro: Should you upgrade?
Does Roland’s flagship sample pad justify the higher price and how does it compare with the standard model? We've played both to find out
Pearl e/MERGE review
Korg Wavedrum tech in an e-kit made by Pearl Drums - could this be a match made in heaven?
Roland SPD-SX Pro review
Roland delivers the goods on the long-awaited follow up to its popular SPD-SX sample pad
Best electronic drum amps and monitors 2025: Play your e-kit out loud!
The top monitor speakers and amps designed to bring the best out of your electronic drum set
Gewa G3 Studio 5 review
Gewa adds some of its top-end features to a compact and affordable e-kit package
Best tambourines 2025: Options for drummers, percussionists and vocalists
Add the thrill of zills to your music with top tambos from LP, Pearl, Rhythm Tech, Meinl and more
Tourtech TT-22M Mesh e-kit
The top model in a brand new line-up of e-kits from Tourtech, each a snip at under £400
Yamaha DTX10K-X review
Wooden shells and a top-notch module makes Yamaha’s new flagship e-kit a great package
Yamaha DTX8K-M review
A feature-packed kit with real wooden shells, all for a modest price
Online drum lessons vs face to face: Which is right for you?
In an age of instantly accessible material, we weigh up the pros and cons of online and face-to-face drum lessons for cost, convenience, community and more
Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit review
Has Alesis delivered one of the best electronic kits for beginners?
