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“Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 review
By Stuart Williams published
Roland is back with a flagship replacement for the TD-50X. There’s a new module and new pads, but does it have the same old problem?

Roland overhauls its high-end electronic drum sets with the introduction of the 7 Series V-drums and VAD kits: “a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy”
By Stuart Williams published
The TD-716, TD-713 and VAD716 are powered by the new V71 module and there’s a lot of new features!

Alesis Nitro Pro expands on the BFD-derived Nitro Max to offer "Unmatched flexibility and features at an accessible price point"
By Stuart Williams published
Bigger pads and more playing zones usher-in the newest Nitro electronic drum set

Alesis' Strata Prime's V1.1 software update unlocks a key feature that was missing at launch
By Stuart Williams published
One of 2024’s best electronic drum kits so far gets a connectivity upgrade

Best Roland electronic drum sets 2025: top Roland V-Drums for beginner to pro drummers
By Chris Barnes last updated
Our comprehensive guide to the best of Roland electronic drum kit line-up

Best beginner electronic drum sets 2025: reviewed by experts
By Jai Widdowson-Jones last updated
Just starting out behind the drums? These are the best electronic drum kits for beginners, tested and rated by pros

“AI could prove incredibly useful, from configuring our kits to generating the sounds in our head”: Where might electronic drums go next? Here are 9 of our predictions
By Stuart Williams published
Electronic drums have come a long way over the last few decades, but where are they headed in the future? From AI to radical new playing surfaces and authentic cymbals, this is our wishlist

12 ways to make your electronic drum set sound better
By Tom Bradley last updated
Our guide to enhancing your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades
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