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Man plays Roland TD716 electronic drum set
Best electronic drum sets 2026: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - plus full reviews, buying advice and video
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Drum heroes: Wrecking Crew legend Hal Blaine, Neil Peart's "six favourite drummers" "We got the job done, and we made a hell of a lot of money doing it"
Zultan Z series update
“A versatile set but these cymbals excel in a rock and metal context”: Zultan Z Series review Budget cymbals without the budget sound

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Roland TD-716 e-kit in a rehearsal room with a Marshall cab in the background
Best Roland electronic drum sets 2026: my top Roland V-Drums for beginner to pro drummers

By Chris Barnes last updated

My comprehensive guide to the best of Roland's electronic drum kit line-up - tested and rated, plus video demos

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Mapex targets comfort and speed with the Design Lab Swift belt-drive bass drum pedal

By Stuart Williams Published

The belt-driven pedal features a host of features aimed at usability, performance and fast response

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DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles

By Stuart Williams Published

Premium DW shells paired with Roland's next-generation V71 and V51 modules and a choice of DW or Roland cymbals

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Yamaha EAD50 Electronic Drum Module and microphone/sensor
"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

By Stuart Williams Published

NAMM 2026: After a couple of weeks of teasers, Yamaha has finally lifted the lid on its next-level EAD product

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PDP Concept Clear Acrylic Kit and Snare with acrylic hoops
"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare

By Stuart Williams Published

NAMM 2026: The all-acrylic design extends to the hoops for what could be some of the most focused acrylic sounds yet

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Limited Edition DW MFG True-Cast 14x4" sand-cast snare drum
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

By Stuart Williams Published

NAMM 2026: Designed in collaboration with Dave Elitch, the shallowest-ever True-Cast snare is limited to only 100 pieces

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"Music has the power to connect hearts": Japan and South Korean leaders cap diplomatic summit with a drum duet

By Will Simpson Published

President Lee and PM Takaichi bash out some K Pop anthems

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Got a new e-kit for Christmas? Transform it with 15 day one upgrades that will make it sound better and play quieter

By Chris Barnes Published

Keep the peace and supercharge your practice with my personal recommendations

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Slingerland Radio King 3-piece drum set
“Not the most thunderous of kits. Not particularly loud, but sophisticated, rounded and darkly inviting": Slingerland Radio King drum set review

By Geoff Nicholls Published

Drum Workshop brings back to life the most historic brand in drum set history with this warmly re-imagined Radio King outfit

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“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

By Tom Bradley Published

A fantastic looking ‘acoustic style’ e-kit, perfect for kids and adults alike

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