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Bunny Wailer, founding member of The Wailers dies, aged 73
Wailer was instrumental in bringing reggae to a global audience with Bob Marley
5 of the best low volume cymbals for quieter drum practice
Keep the neighbours happy with our favourite low volume cymbal sets, plus other low-decibel alternatives
If you like Surf Green the Fender Custom Shop has a treat for you
The Masterbuilt Surf Green with Envy Collection features guitars, basses, pedals, amps… and even a drum kit!
10 ways to make your electronic drum set quieter
Overcome trigger pad and vibration noise, and keep the peace, with these these e-kit sound-proofing solutions - from budget to pro
10-year-old Nandi Bushell plays guitar, bass, drums and sings on cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers' Under The Bridge - Flea approves
The wunderkid uses a Boss Loop Station and dazzles again
A Radiohead cassette demo from the 80s has sold at auction for £6,000
The tape features Thom Yorke artwork, unreleased tracks and dates back to 87-88 when the band were known as On A Friday
Watch Keith Carlock demo and talk through his new Gretsch signature snare drum
"This drum is so versatile, that I think it’s maybe the only drum you’ll ever need. I certainly feel that way."
The 9 best in-ear monitors 2021: IEMs for every situation, from the studio to the stage
Our budget-spanning pick of the best in-ear monitors for musicians and producers
Latest drums Tuition
How to get your tunes released: the secrets of music distribution
Get your music out into the world successfully
The easy guide to recording drums: kit tips, mic placement and setting up your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) playing actual drums!
How to create the perfect snare drum
Let's take a closer look at the kick drum’s constant companion, the snare
A beginner's guide to the drum kit
Before you start your digital drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…
How to program a Funky Drummer-style MIDI break in your DAW
Get on the good foot with this most seminal of grooves
How to use an electronic drum set with Logic Pro X
How to get the correct MIDI mapping for your kit
How to recreate classic analogue drum sounds in your DAW and with hardware
Learn to make vintage drum machine sounds from scratch
How to record drum tracks in a small room: part 2
Tricks for recording monster sounds in meek rooms
Latest drums Reviews
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork+ review
- £199
- €214
- $214
Exquisite harmonies, detuning, octave shifting and more are on the menu with this dual-engined pitch-shifter
Carl Martin PlexiRanger review
- £159
A Plexi-style drive and booster that makes for a classic twofer
TC Electronic Plethora X5 review
- £399
- €409
- $499
Flexibility is the name of the game with this TonePrint-enabled multi-effects unit with MASH footswitches
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
