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Where to start with a drum kit
By The MusicRadar Team published
Before you start your drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…

Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?
By Ronan Macdonald published
Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide

Best drum sets 2025: Top drum kits for beginner to pro drummers
By James Farmer last updated
Explore 17 of the best drum kits for the studio, stage and bedroom from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more

“A good-looking kit which won’t break the bank”: DrumCraft Urban Beats review
By Tom Bradley published
DrumCraft adds a one-size-fits-all three-piece kit to its remarkably affordable drum lineup

Alesis’ popular Crimson e-kit just got an upgrade with version III sporting new heads and a new BFD-powered drum brain
By Daniel Griffiths published
FXPansion’s market-leading drum library is onboard

“Boasts an array of features above its relatively low price”: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum set review
By Tom Bradley published
An affordable e-kit with a few surprising tricks up its sleeve

DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget
By Daniel Griffiths published
Their new kit comes ready made to make magic in a whole range of rhythm duties

DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players
By Daniel Griffiths published
Smaller, new kits join the Thomann’s brand’s popular Series 3, 4 and 6 range of drums and accessories
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