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NAMM 2019 news: All the biggest stories in one place
All the best guitar, tech and drum gear and the breaking news that mattered
NAMM 2019: Roland opens hybrid drumming up to the masses with the TM-1
Affordable module makes electro-acoustic drumming even more accessible
NAMM 2019: British Drum Company aims sky high with new Aviator aluminium snare drum
Plus, KickFix bass drum anchors and Archer snare revealed
NAMM 2019: DW’s classic 5000 pedal gets single chain drive option
History gets an update on new bass drum pedal
Latest tuition
Next level grooves part 5: hi-hat embellishments
Incorporate subtle hi-hat inflections without detracting from the feel of your basic groove
Improve your drum kit timing and note spacing
Impeccable timing is at the core of every successful drummer
Next level grooves part 4: anticipated crashes
Maintain steady time whilst incorporating different crash options
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Tourtech TT-22M Mesh e-kit review
- £399
The top model in a brand new line-up of e-kits from Tourtech, each a snip at under £400
Provenance Ardbeg snare drum review
- £1,560
Will this stave oak creation will have you drunk with delight?
Pearl Modern Utility steel snare drums review
- £175
- €185
- $179
Pearl expands its affordable Modern Utility snare line
Roland TD-1DMK Mesh E-Drum Kit review
- £615
- €655
- $699
Roland delivers its cheapest mesh kit to date
Sabian Crescent Stanton Moore Signature Cymbals review
- £342
New Orleans native Stanton Moore’s unique and updated self-designed Crescent cymbal set is now made by Sabian
PDP Chad Smith Signature Snare Drums review
- £178
A new range of snare drums designed with personal input from the stadium-grooving legend
Keo Percussion Nicko McBrain Boomer Practice Pad review
- £39.99
Keo Percussion’s signature pad will have you practising like a trooper...
