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Latest drums News
Roland announces six new TD-17, TD-27 and VAD series electronic drum sets
Module, hardware and cymbal upgrades, plus VH-14D digital hi-hats join the new V-Drums configurations
Sammy Hagar calls for Van Halen line-up reunion to lead Taylor Hawkins-style EVH tribute: "I think it’s necessary"
And Dave Lee Roth would be invited
“Compared to the London show, this shit rocks a little harder”: Dave Grohl leads all-star Taylor Hawkins LA tribute
Watch key performances from the epic 53-song setlist - and Dave Chappelle doing Radiohead karaoke - plus check out the full list of songs and stars here
Classic album: Clark on Body Riddle
"I was really skint at the time, basically eating cabbage and bean soup. But, I was the happiest I think I’ve ever been, because I just knew I had this album"
See pro footage of Nine Inch Nails playing Wish with an expanded nine-member lineup of 'alumni' in their hometown
VIDEO The ultimate NIN lineup with Charlie Clouser, Alessandro Cortini, Robin Finck, Danny Lohner, Richard Patrick, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Ilan Rubin and Chris Vrenna
Memories of Metalica's lost bass titan Cliff Burton, from Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield: "I get emotional when I think about Cliff and when we're together we think about Cliff"
Influential bassist tragically died on this day in 1986
Abbey Road track-by-track - Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick: "For the first time, John and Paul knew that George had risen to their level"
A classic interview with the band's late chief engineer – "The musical telepathy between them was mind-boggling"
Latest drums Tuition
Take in the trash: check out some leading cymbal stacks, plus how to make your own
Stacks aren't just for Marshalls
Adding percussion colour to your drum kit - a practical guide
What are your options, beyond the basics?
10 ways to make the most of your band rehearsals
Back To Live: Use your practice time together better with these easy and effective tips
13 ways to mic up a drum kit for pro recordings
A practical step-by-step guide to microphone positioning
13 ways to make your electronic drum set sound better
Here's how to enhance your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades
How to clean your electronic drum set
Step-by-step guidance, tips and recommended tools for making your e-drums as good as new
How to set up an electronic drum set
Our step-by-step guide to unboxing, building and optimising your electronic drum kit
Latest drums Reviews
Harley Benton Evil Twin overdrive pedal review
- £69
- €79
- $77
Does the influence of two iconic overdrives make for a value-packed pedal? Yes!
Millenium NonaPad review
- £199
- €222
- $214
Looking for a percussion pad with sample import capabilities on a budget? This familiar face has you covered.
SoundLad Liverpool Hungry Beaver Voltage Starved Power Fuzz / Boost pedal review
- £99
A ferocious fuzz with seriously versatile teeth
Harley Benton Sugar & Spice reverb and echo / chorus pedal review
- £83
- €98
- $101
A dual pedal designed for electro acoustic guitarists, but worthy of wider appeal
Universal Audio UAFX Woodrow '55, Ruby '63 and Dream '65 amp pedals review
- £345
- €399
- $399
Less is more?
Source Audio C4 Synth review
- £249
- €285
- $239
Inspired by his Eurorack modular synth setup, Source Audio design honcho Bob Chidlaw took those sounds and put them in a compact stompbox
Fender Trapper Bass Distortion review
- £149
- €179
- $169
A Fender original with two types of distortion to bring the low-end thunder
Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive and Dual Distortion review
- £249
- €279
- $299
Responsive, dynamic valve amp drive meets digital functionality in Blackstar’s blockbuster new pedal range
Walrus Audio Mako Series M1 High-Fidelity Modulation Machine pedal review
- £319
- €369
- $349
Is this the ultimate all-in-one pedal solution for your modulation needs?
Yamaha DTX10K-X review
- £3,779
- €4,275
- $5,169
Wooden shells and a top-notch module makes Yamaha’s new flagship e-kit a great package
