<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Drum-kits ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:49:27 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “Not the most thunderous of kits. Not particularly loud, but sophisticated, rounded and darkly inviting": Slingerland Radio King drum set review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits/slingerland-radio-king-drum-set-review Mh6kqECS23vMRJfncoxVa8 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:49:27 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to start with a drum kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits/drum-kit-beginners-guide-drum-week HvThpjNdHguqu6BSFJZvy9 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:01:56 +0000 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:08:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Every effort should be made to accommodate one if possible": Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits/acoustic-vs-electric-drum-week GGstiGMXnbTzP7ErdgMm3i Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:01:42 +0000 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:08:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A good-looking kit which won’t break the bank”: DrumCraft Urban Beats review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits/drumcraft-urban-beats-review bUiF5issXkbYHcqwTxBHLN Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:13:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis’ popular Crimson e-kit just got an upgrade with version III sporting new heads and a new BFD-powered drum brain ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesis-popular-crimson-e-kit-just-got-an-upgrade-with-version-iii-sporting-new-heads-and-a-new-bfd-powered-drum-brain 2eJc7XoXZwfpFDmW4WRALh Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:39:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Boasts an array of features, many of which punch impressively above its relatively low price-point”: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum set review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/boasts-an-array-of-features-many-of-which-punch-impressively-above-its-relatively-low-price-point-millenium-mps-850-e-drum-set-review anGwaz8KeDnE7xQixnY5eQ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:59:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ DrumCraft’s Urban Beats delivers pro-quality looks and sound for the compact stage and budget ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits/drumcrafts-urban-beats-delivers-pro-quality-looks-and-sound-for-the-compact-stage-and-budget kpxmsdaQUuEYSV4BxTyB6S Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:48:12 +0000 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:02:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-kits/drumcrafts-new-series-3-junior-packs-a-punch-for-new-players ErwCopwawXh469WK6uWnBK Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:18:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ See Tool and BEAT drummer Danny Carey warming up behind his enormous kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/see-tool-and-beat-drummer-danny-carey-warming-up-behind-his-enormous-kit ReaNjY7JUqxUACW92X5hph Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:40:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/roland-td-716-review tGQDKwQu2qc8zrddWEnGYk Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:52:18 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An accessible road to finding your musical voice”: Mapex ups its entry-level offering with its new Comet series beginner drum sets ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/mapex-comet-beginner-drum-sets-with-cymbals-hardware d7Zvu756wEgyoKibxZCHkW Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:31:52 +0000 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:33:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ "As a proof-of-concept, it’s hard to fault, even if we’d need to sell some organs to buy one": DWe review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/dwe-review 4HLSNwd3eBEW7CFKWQcqiV Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:40:38 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:10:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: Yamaha adds five new finishes to its affordable Rydeen series drum sets, "Perfect for any beginner or intermediate player who is not willing to compromise on quality" ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/yamaha-rydeen-new-finishes-2024 4i29aVCh7zmobKER6Qcbvm Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:40:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gretsch Drums launches new beginner-friendly Renegade Series drum kits ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/gretsch-drums-renegade-beginner-drum-sets sJzgPaQ4748V7TxMfBgb98 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:14:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ At last! Yamaha's DTX electronic drum kits have finally been reduced for Cyber Monday - these are the 3 we'd grab right now ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/yamaha-dtx-electronic-drum-kit-cyber-monday-deals p79JM8TMPwv8Ku9pELLLwm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:28:30 +0000 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:32:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Full metal racket on a budget: DrumCraft launches Series 3 Double Bass drum kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/drumcraft-series-3-double-bass-kit b6bX4ZZ4PEBxWT3PFoFS3C Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:42:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Natal launches Zenith: a vintage-inspired, modern drum kit in five finishes ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/natal-releases-zenith-vintage-inspired-drum-kit-in-five-retro-finishes UQJcm73rrAZfTfxPXApvCh Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:20:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ These Yamaha Stage Custom Birch demos will make you question why you need a more expensive drum kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/yamaha-stage-custom-demo-will-make-you-question-owning-expensive-drum-kit PYarRzeNiZoJGRTdAnbHSd Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:05:31 +0000 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:11:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ludwig announces Continental and Continental Club intermediate drum kits ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ludwig-launches-continental-continental-club-european-exclusive-drum-kits 7q8cHZGE9oVpJA6eeFMB25 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:17:55 +0000 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:56:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Millenium expands its MPS-1000 full-shell electronic drum kit with a new configuration and two new finish options ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/millenium-mps-1000-new-configuration-and-finishes RCgzsnijs5eCwCe23WUubQ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:36:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here are five drum kits, snare drums and cymbals owned or used by famous drummers that you can buy right now ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/drums-snares-cymbals-owned-famous-drummers-available-to-buy JJdkbmw7HrUTnSwwWJFfPe Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:22:55 +0000 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:35:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mic up a drum kit for pro recordings - 13 ways to get it right ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/mic-up-a-drum-kit-for-pro-recordings-13-ways-to-get-it-right 5DhgcNatrA9GkTVBdVWgp8 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:36:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Drum kit tour: Alter Bridge, Scott Phillips ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alter-bridge-scott-phillips-drum-kit-tour PHoW2Ptufn4sMKmkpMUV5P Sat, 04 Feb 2023 19:15:51 +0000 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:38:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ DrumCraft adds two new satin finishes to its Series 6 drum kits ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/drumcraft-adds-two-satin-fade-finishes-series-6 RzHQw64FFoAxKz94B5NzGo Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:58:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your favourite new drum kits of 2022 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/your-favourite-new-drum-kits-of-2022 T6pBtQ9peJcAunCsg39zc4 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:52:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ NUX DM-210 electronic drum kit review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/nux-dm-210-electronic-drum-kit-review DgFDk4iyX2A7BDqKGwYqMG Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:27:28 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis owner inMusic ordered to pay Roland $4.6m for infringing electronic drum kit patents ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alesis-roland-electronic-drums-patent-lawsuit Ye89ho6dk6cPGhf6gpgiYT Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:50:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ DrumCraft adds limited edition finishes to Series 6 kits ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/drumcraft-limited-edition-series-6-fade-finishes NKYTqtENX8FAK228rVEiCB Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:08:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adding percussion colour to your drum kit - a practical guide ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/add-percussion-to-your-drum-kit a66hM5F5KgVaXHRAjk7vPX Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:04:06 +0000 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:36:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Four ways to get Metallica Black Album-style drum sounds that you can play from your electronic drum kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/four-ways-to-get-metallica-black-album-drum-sounds-electronic-drum-set iALwwSNddjZXnNCanUWfaL Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:35:10 +0000 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:38:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to expand your electronic drum kit sounds without a computer ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/expand-your-electronic-drum-set-without-a-computer yyBH7ZK8zsia5hFNVv9fvG Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:35:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 key things to consider when buying a used electronic drum kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/buying-a-used-electronic-drum-kit Y6twdQEttwbdZ82D3DKyAQ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:13:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ DrumCraft returns with a brand new triple-pronged drum kit line-up ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/drumcraft-returns-as-thomann-announces-revival-of-greman-brand mU8WCNXQtBZnBEp3dMdD76 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:19:49 +0000 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:28:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take a tour of Three Days Grace's guitar, bass and drum setups ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/three-days-grace-rig-tour-guitar-bass-drums PH5wiVvH9ZnmoZKRHFDTkB Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:09:16 +0000 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:20:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hot new drum kits you need to try in 2022 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/great-new-drum-kits-you-need-to-try-summer-2022-gear-expo pVfAgW8VoyEVgjausnEsME Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:08:40 +0000 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:08:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The drummer’s guide to kit-share gigs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-drummers-guide-to-playing-kit-share-gigs 9vWUqB4hH8xZvzHDAE8SMW Fri, 27 May 2022 12:18:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alan White's Ludwig drum kit, used on John Lennon's Imagine has been stolen ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alan-white-yes-ludwig-drum-kit-john-lennon-imagine-stolen VAZDgLY2a6KyiTJxPEbMhS Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:22:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Millenium MPS-1000 electronic drum kit review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/millenium-mps-1000-electronic-drum-set ABLA2N7zyYASNjKLeX5B9Z Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:42:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:06:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anderson .Paak performed on drums with Eminem at Super Bowl half-time show, but his kit wasn't mic'd-up ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/anderson-paak-plays-drums-eminem-super-bowl-lose-yourself-performance d9HSUm6y4qXVcquw8FFjGk Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:26:09 +0000 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:41:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Great new drum kits you need to try in 2022 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/great-new-drum-kits-you-need-to-try-in-2022 UqzQayv88gTaoFXdsTmwoR Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:43:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ GEWA Drums at Gear Expo 2022: introducing the G5 –a digital kit for advanced performers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/gewa-drums-at-gear-expo-2022-introducing-the-g5-a-digital-kit-for-advanced-performers mauebXuy6uvanpM4vfTeyA Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:57:34 +0000 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:47:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tama introduces Club-JAM Pancake, its smallest and lightest compact drum set ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/tama-club-jam-pancake-is-the-smallest-and-lightest-compact-drum-kit-in-the-range WAq6neTMCroGiZr4LavArY Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:56:55 +0000 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:59:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Meinl Drum Tech Kit could help save your gig or rehearsal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/meinl-drum-tech-kit-spare-parts Qj5jykgxeUyYKoAZ82tb4m Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:31:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Natal DNA Stealth Low Volume Drum Kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/natal-dna-stealth-low-volume-drum-kit zXa2GnyJwGhZM98T5vPWsd Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:47:23 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:51:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ See Dave Grohl singing behind the drum kit, crooning Barry Manilow and screaming death metal on cover versions ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/dave-grohl-barry-manilow-ramones-covers NFRvGyvvAHfbdkMcnUA38C Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:04:38 +0000 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:06:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 3 best new drum kits of 2021, as decided by you ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-acoustic-drum-kits-2021-as-decided-by-you ceFkmALcU4rC35DawMAop5 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:23:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 3 best new electronic drum kits of 2021, as decided by you ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-electronic-drum-kits-2021-as-decided-by-you F5jEWTR6YKXAX6VAN6LfuJ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:22:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis' Nitro Mesh e-kit supersized at mini-price for Black Friday ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alesis-nitro-mesh-expanded-electronic-drum-kit xSVE2p6ZvpF995VvikZeeB Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:37:23 +0000 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:05:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Play Mario Duplantier's drum sounds from your electronic drum kit with MixWave! ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/get-gojira-mario-duplantier-drums-from-electronic-drum-set-mixwave tcdEYgjYmWibJHf8Rp4fzP Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:47:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans completes 24-hour drumathon, raising over £2.5 million so far ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/owain-evans-bbc-children-in-need-drumathon-raises-over-two-million-pounds EarD33hQf9CZbSk46qkmt5 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:44:58 +0000 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:50:35 +0000