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Drums
The latest drum news, reviews and tutorials from the experts at MusicRadar, including percussion, cymbals, electronic drums and drum accessories
Latest news
NAMM 2020: The Ludwig booth - in pictures
Black Beauty snares, the return of the Speed King, updated Questlove Breakbeats and more!
NAMM 2020: Pearl adds 12 new finishes across its drum range
Brand new colours for Reference Pure, Masters Maple Reserve, Export and more
NAMM 2020: Yamaha EAD10 gets V2 firmware update
New operating system adds flexibility for talkback and recording
NAMM 2020: Yamaha announces limited edition Steve Gadd signature snare drum
The snare is a celebration of their 40-year relationship
NAMM 2020: Yamaha introduces Stage Custom Hip
The small-format kit includes a dual snare/floor tom
NAMM 2020: Roland reveals V-Drums Acoustic Design Series
The new kits merge acoustic looks with electronic flexibility
NAMM 2020: Roland unveils new TD-27KV V-drums kit
Roland's latest features a new module, digital pads, custom samples and more!
NAMM 2020: Gretsch introduces Black Copper and Grand Prix snare drums
Gretsch goes after versatility with two new snare models
Latest tuition
How to warm up and stretch properly for drumming
Learn the right way to prepare your body before you play
21 budget drum kit and drumming hacks
Inject new life into your gear and playing without handing over your life's savings
Classic Drum Sounds: Hal Blaine, The Ronettes 'Be My Baby'
How To Recreate Hal Blaine and Phil Spector's iconic drum sound in the studio
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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Latest reviews
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay review
- $249
The DD-200 is an impressive piece of kit, and the trade-off between interface and pedal size is mostly worthwhile
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
Roland TM-1 Trigger Module review
- £140
- €158
- $249
Roland helps players take their first step into the world of hybrid drumming
Oriollo Ferromang Series Drums review
- £385
Oriollo’s unique drums are built in Serbia and available in a variety of seamless spun or cast metals
