Meinl announces eight new Trash Crashes across the Byzance range
Fast, trashy crashes in five different flavours
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Latest drums News
Paiste expands Signature series with Power, Heavy and Mellow models
One of Paiste’s best-loved ranges gets a revamp for 2021
Has NAMM 2021 been cancelled? Yes, but we have all the new gear that matters
You also have Believe in Music Week and Gear Expo 2021 to look forward to
No NAMM 2021? No problem! All the gear that would have been there is here
The big releases are still happening - all the latest guitar, drums and music tech news is all here
"We’re angry and alarmed" – Musician's Union reacts to claims the UK government rejected the EU's offer of Visa-free touring for performers
The organisation has now launched a petition to call on Parliament to back a proposal for a "Musicians' Passport"
Don Letts: 10 Albums that changed my life – “Tighten Up Vol. 2 is a brilliant example of what Trojan did for reggae and this country. It changed me and this country”
The filmmaker, DJ and musician advocates a broad palate and an open mind when it comes to stocking your record collection
Tama unveils Club-JAM Suitcase and Cocktail-JAM Mini compact drum kits
Cajon, be gone! Small kits are big news for 2021
How Genesis’s Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins stumbled upon the '80s gated-reverb drum sound
Best of 2020: Producer Hugh Padgham explains how a happy accident gave birth to the era-defining sound
5 songs drummers need to hear featuring… Tool's Danny Carey
Best of 2020: Dip your toe into the catalogue of one of modern prog's greatest players
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
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
