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Drums
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Latest drums News
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Expert buying advice for the best electronic drum sets for all styles and budgets – including kits by Roland, Yamaha and Alesis
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How to create the perfect snare drum
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A beginner's guide to the drum kit
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How to record drum tracks in a small room: part 1
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Latest drums Reviews
Alesis Command Mesh Kit review
- £699
- €819
- $699
Alesis offers an all-mesh kit at a price that's too good to be true...
Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit review
- £339
- €389
- $349
Has Alesis delivered one of the best electronic kits for beginners?
Roland TD-17KVX review
- £1,489
- €1,499
- $1,599
With its new pads, top-end sounds and Bluetooth connectivity, Roland's upgraded mid-priced kit sets a new benchmark
Roland TD-27KV review
- £2,499
- €2,998
- $2,999
With improved pad designs and a wealth of flexibility, Roland's latest electronic drum set is a big hitter
Zultan 20th Anniversary Cymbal Set review
- ££577
A limited edition cymbal set as Zultan turns 20
Zultan Q Series cymbals review
Dry and dark meets bright for cymbals with a great tonal balance
ACD Unlimited Darwin Middle Pedal review
- £1280.00
Austrian design fuelling the return of the 'middle pedal' trend
Black Swamp Percussion Dynamicx Live! Series snare drum review
- £799
Solid-shell snare handmade in the US
Bosphorus Syncopation Series cymbals review
- £356
Dark, complex yet assertive, these handmade Turkish cymbals are bang on cue
Zildjian 2019 K/K Sweet/Oriental review
- £275
From something sweet to something ugly, with a trio of characterful crashes in between, Zildjian’s winning streak continues
