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Mapex targets comfort and speed with the Design Lab Swift belt-drive bass drum pedal
The belt-driven pedal features a host of features aimed at usability, performance and fast response
DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles
Premium DW shells paired with Roland's next-generation V71 and V51 modules and a choice of DW or Roland cymbals
"From professionals to advanced amateurs, EAD50 empowers every drummer to achieve their ideal sound": Yamaha confirms the EAD50, and it looks set to be your one-stop hybrid drum module
NAMM 2026: After a couple of weeks of teasers, Yamaha has finally lifted the lid on its next-level EAD product
"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare
NAMM 2026: The all-acrylic design extends to the hoops for what could be some of the most focused acrylic sounds yet
DW’s Limited Edition MFG True-Cast 14x4” snare brings a piccolo to its sand-cast, machined bell bronze range, but if you want one you’re going to need to be quick
NAMM 2026: Designed in collaboration with Dave Elitch, the shallowest-ever True-Cast snare is limited to only 100 pieces
"Music has the power to connect hearts": Japan and South Korean leaders cap diplomatic summit with a drum duet
President Lee and PM Takaichi bash out some K Pop anthems
Got a new e-kit for Christmas? Transform it with 15 day one upgrades that will make it sound better and play quieter
Keep the peace and supercharge your practice with my personal recommendations
“Not the most thunderous of kits. Not particularly loud, but sophisticated, rounded and darkly inviting": Slingerland Radio King drum set review
Drum Workshop brings back to life the most historic brand in drum set history with this warmly re-imagined Radio King outfit
“The overall sample quality is decent, focusing on natural sounds within a mixed bag of styles, and promising to keep the majority happy”: EFnote Mini review
A fantastic looking ‘acoustic style’ e-kit, perfect for kids and adults alike
“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
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?