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“Not having to reach for a USB cable feels like the advent of a new era for electronic drums, and we might be about to see a lot more e-kits out in the wild as a result.” Roland TD516 review
By Stuart Williams published
Roland unlocks the tonal backbone of its flagship V71 for the new 5 Series. Is this the electronic drum set that finally keeps us away from the computer?

Missed out on Thomann's Roland TD313 Cyber Week deal? Here's how you can still get one of the newest electronic drum sets on the market at a bargain price before Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday!
By Stuart Williams last updated
Snag Roland's next-gen, mid-price V-Drums set for less, complete with the same sound engine as the mega-expensive V71 module

Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!
By Stuart Williams last updated
As Black Friday weekend turns into Cyber Monday, now’s the time to pounce on this 'if money was no object' V-Drums set from Roland

I've waited for Toontrack's Hitmaker SDX Expansion to be discounted ever since it was released. Now it's nearly half-price for Black Friday and I'm about to ruin Christmas by spending way too much on Superior Drummer samples in Thomann's Cyber Week Sale
By Stuart Williams published
With up to 73% off Toontrack SDX Expansion packs - including one inspired by Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland and Vinnie Colaiuta - is the doghouse really such a bad place to be?

Fine Young Cannibals confirm that She Drives Me Crazy was recorded at Paisley Park using Prince’s gear
By Ben Rogerson published
Its snare sound went on to inspire Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff on a song from the 1989 album

Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits
By Chris Barnes last updated
Get your child off to a flying start on the drums with these affordable, entry-level e-kits and drum pads, selected specifically for kids

“Roland has always been extremely good at marrying the playability of its samples with the physical feel of its hardware - this kit is no exception”: Roland VAD316 review
By Tom Bradley published
Roland’s new 3 Series offers a staggering level of features previously only available with the flagship 7 Series

“For percussionists who want to take matters into their own hands”: Walrus launch the DFX-1, an effects unit built for drummers
By Will Simpson published
Because why should guitarists have all the fun?
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