<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Electronic-drums ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:01:32 +0000 en <![CDATA[ DW expands DWe line-up with Roland module and cymbal-equipped bundles ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/dw-expands-dwe-line-up-with-roland-module-and-cymbal-equipped-bundles SWZcdVEnZBW4nFSzG6dSaE Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:01:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Delivers portability without compromising the authentic feel and expressiveness of an acoustic drum kit": Donner enters the pro-level electronic drum set market with new flagship Groove Series ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/donner-groove-series-electronic-drum-sets sY3feo8FXoFEfd4A5qNeGj Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:38:46 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:49:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ "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 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/yamaha-ead50-electronic-acoustic-drum-module kiR6gr3MuUhQZK68NohtK4 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:19:31 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:56:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got a new e-kit for Christmas? Transform it with 15 day one upgrades that will make it sound better and play quieter ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/got-a-new-e-kit-for-christmas-transform-it-with-15-day-one-upgrades-that-will-make-it-sound-better-and-play-quieter X3ABxEjA6oyL9k6PGSTTM6 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “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 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/efnote-mini-review XuYkTvnpYJvAjJWjm3Kvt8 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:50:29 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “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 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/roland-td516-review QgXVwUCHyLgfaeE2fpVQaM Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:37:48 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save $100 on the Alesis Nitro Max while you still can this Black Friday weekend - it's the perfect e-kit for beginners ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/the-alesis-nitro-max-could-be-the-perfect-beginner-electronic-drum-set-and-you-can-save-usd100-this-black-friday-weekend jB5oAuoZxSriBQTGcouiVH Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:01:32 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:44:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis’ streamlined Strata Core e-kit just got a chunky $100 price drop for Black Friday at Amazon – here's why I’d recommend it over the Strata Prime ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesis-strata-core-black-friday-deal KCPiiteSKsqabzVMiEJZe4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:52:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ “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 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/roland-vad316-review 6qPJgUafwEQi2YwywMaAUb Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:10:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland's big V-Drum 3 and 5 series drop adds 6 kits to its e-drum range, including V71-lite modules and on-trend acoustic-look options ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/rolands-big-v-drum-3-and-5-series-drop-adds-6-kits-to-its-e-drum-range-including-on-trend-acoustic-look-options x9jb84fwCwyMpK3SmVZ8VW Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis's new 9-piece Nitro Ultimate electronic drum kit is its new flagship, and the hi-hat is the star ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesiss-new-9-piece-nitro-ultimate-electronic-drum-kit-is-its-new-flagship-and-the-hi-hat-is-the-star PRcbJbrrHT8sJfcxDtd3M Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:34:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Remarkably the DTX Pro is capable of layering up to four individual samples - one more than Roland’s flagship V71 module": Yamaha DTX6K5-M review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/yamaha-dtx6k5-m-review 6fvveHnS9FsBpNAfnvFXjV Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:01:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Electronic drumming pioneers: 11 trailblazing players who raised the bar for electronic and hybrid drumming ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drumming-pioneers-drum-week ZMhGhEEPcnELJBDZwauwPU Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “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 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/ai-drum-machine-future-drum-week J9izuJEuiiikJvTAdris9 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m not getting any sound from one of my pads!”: 10 common electronic drum set issues and how to troubleshoot them ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-issues-drum-week Ns5ELdz4QeEu39ptRWP6AM Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Much like its predecessor, the 909 was also a commercial flop, and arguably more so than the 808”: How the drum machine grew into a viable alternative to real drummers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/much-like-its-predecessor-the-909-was-also-a-commercial-flop-and-arguably-more-so-than-the-808-how-the-drum-machine-grew-into-a-viable-alternative-to-real-drummers C5vBpKZeenmBLYquyFtB3U Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:06:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Many of the Pro’s advantages are less towards sound, and more on the side of enhanced playability”: Alesis Nitro Pro review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesis-nitro-pro-review yWvzfwiU2zjzzTakQzg8j9 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:30:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “There is no question that there’s enough quality audio here to cater for every musical taste and presents a massive amount of editing options”: Alesis Strata Club review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesis-strata-club-review z7hfeWfyBohjgkkXFM5jvU Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:52:07 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland's V-Drums go wireless for new simple and seamless WT-10 sensor and DH-10 hub DrumLink system ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/drum-gear/rolands-v-drums-go-wireless-for-new-simple-and-seamless-wt-10-sensor-and-dh-10-hub-drumlink-system GKZkjPu9Rs5ZQ3Comc4mQm Wed, 14 May 2025 09:34:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ “At full throttle, this speaker is capable of delivering room-filling volume without strain”: Alesis Strike Amp 12 MK2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/at-full-throttle-this-speaker-is-capable-of-delivering-room-filling-volume-without-strain-alesis-strike-amp-12-mk2-review AdwQUoBiQfAnKrgwo7qdQD Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:40:27 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:08 +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[ How we test electronic drum sets ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/how-we-test-electronic-drum-sets aJEyCCpqMgsNcoFjzYX5AS Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:00:11 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:24:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Look, ma, no wires: Roland teases its WT-10 wireless drum trigger and DH-10 receiver ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/look-ma-no-wires-roland-teases-its-wt-10-wireless-drum-trigger-and-dh-10-receiver i6zKRYcCkaFpueCefj9BAQ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:31:18 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The VQD could well unlock drumming for people who otherwise can’t possibly play a kit at home”: Roland VQD106 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/roland-vqd106-review 6XnabGTkwKN5XVvb8TtDHC Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:35:34 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland’s SPD-SX Pro electronic drum pad is an industry standard for hybrid drumming, and you can save $200 on one: but only if you’re quick! ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/rolands-spd-sx-pro-electronic-drum-pad-is-an-industry-standard-and-you-can-save-usd200-on-one-but-only-if-youre-quick B3BXUQ3qprdgBFYrYSSqsX Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:09:28 +0000 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:11:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've used this Behringer Powerplay P2 in-ear monitor amp on every gig since I bought it. At £27 with this Cyber Monday deal, it’s an essential for your live rig ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/ive-used-this-behringer-p2-in-ear-monitor-amp-on-every-gig-since-i-bought-it-at-gbp27-with-this-cyber-monday-deal-its-a-no-brainer-essential-for-your-live-rig 2vVjiaPbT9eACEzGZg8ksE Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:57:57 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:38:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I have a 15-year Superior Drummer addiction”: with this killer Cyber Week deal from Thomann, you can too - for just £249 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/i-have-a-15-year-superior-drummer-addiction-with-this-killer-cyber-week-deal-from-thomann-you-can-too-for-just-gbp249 646xWBxaJysSfApxHApGwC Sat, 30 Nov 2024 16:42:18 +0000 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 16:45:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can vastly improve the sound of your electronic drum kit for just over £100 with this mega Black Friday VST sale from Thomann ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/upgrade-your-electronic-drum-set-sounds-for-100-pounds-with-thomann-ezdrummer3-offer-black-friday cHzJ2HEEXNhWi8zgwBPXaP Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:58:35 +0000 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:04:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 of our highest-rated electronic drum sets are still on sale this Black Friday weekend, with reductions of up to $400 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/four-of-our-highest-rated-electronic-drum-sets-are-on-sale-this-black-friday-with-reductions-of-up-to-usd400 Jf2YUEzoqzsP5dySB3dnVh Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:52:35 +0000 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:06:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Evans’ Sensory Percussion Sound System is a mind-blowing hybrid drumming setup, and you can save $500 on a complete rig right now with Guitar Center's Black Friday deal ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/evans-sensory-percussion-sound-system-is-a-mind-blowing-hybrid-drumming-setup-and-you-can-save-usd500-on-a-complete-setup-right-now-at-guitar-center NLT6BGP2cU4e3FwQZg7pJX Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:13:05 +0000 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:13:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis’ formidable 4.5-star Strata Prime e-kit just got its first ever discount ahead of Black Friday ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesis-strata-prime-expanded-black-friday-deal 5xPCvZSvSMK63QLhxsbmhU Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:59:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ “What we get here is the essence of Alesis’ flagship electronic drum set, with all the great features, minus the stuff that is likely to be ‘nice-to-have’ rather than essential”: Alesis Strata Core review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/alesis-strata-core-review BHj66tkpytAUA43AKX99VC Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:32:11 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Punches above its weight”: Alesis unveils Strata Core, a cut-down version of its flagship Strata Prime e-kit ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/drums/electronic-drums/punches-above-its-weight-alesis-unveils-strata-core-a-cut-down-version-of-its-flagship-strata-prime-e-kit kNRcYMZpjbVzhuayJsH9KN Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:21:55 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:34:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland just unveiled its V-Drums Quiet Design VQD106 kits, delivering “the lowest playing-noise in the history of electronic drum kits” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/roland-launches-v-drums-quiet-design-vqd106-quietest-electronic-drum-set-ever-made 3NKEuGAZEjwPy7i28arQWJ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:24 +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[ 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” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/roland-7-series-td716-td713-vad716-v71-flagship-electronic-drum-sets tqQoPHYYGkHyU8SFFSwWUC Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis Nitro Pro expands on the BFD-derived Nitro Max to offer "Unmatched flexibility and features at an accessible price point" ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alesis-nitro-pro-bfd-powered-electronic-drum-set wHVUVDA8E6J5zc2sx6vVmT Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:43:34 +0000 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:57:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis Strata Prime gets a software update, and it unlocks a key feature that was missing at launch ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alesis-strata-prime-update-delivers-bluetooth-audio-connectivity C2QQheNafxRscmzNfgtVqg Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:58:56 +0000 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:03:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This is a kit that will literally grow with them for those early years of playing”: Alesis Debut review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/alesis-debut-review yG6aE4ssikwFWAMNah6QGF Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:31:23 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ “​​In this case, we’re looking at a bonafide game-changer”: Alesis Strata Prime review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/alesis-strata-prime-review Fo2oNmvRoRMcmAj4TgfR2o Fri, 17 May 2024 09:07:53 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Zildjian announces Alchem-E Gold-EX, Gold and Bronze electronic drum sets in three different configurations, “We set out to create the most realistic, authentic playing experience across the entire kit and are confident that drummers will agree.” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/zildjian-unveils-alchem-e-gold-ex-gold-and-bronze-electronic-drum-sets qp9fcdUQGrFDnYRS3YquJ4 Fri, 10 May 2024 15:26:25 +0000 Tue, 14 May 2024 11:53:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Zildjian Alchem-E: Here’s everything we know so far about the electronic drum set Zildjian is teasing on social media ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/zildjian-teases-alchem-e-electronic-drum-set-ahead-of-release W2a9zbKHrFVGHVtihfdNqm Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:44:40 +0000 Wed, 01 May 2024 09:09:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis Strata Prime: we’ve got our hands on Alesis’ brand-new, BFD-loaded electronic drum set - here are our first impressions ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alesis-strata-prime-first-look-demo MdJfSxB3ZkwLmGCQwit2tS Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:21:01 +0000 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:56:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alesis announces Strata Prime: its new flagship electronic drum set with a BFD 3 sound engine built into the module, and here's El Estepario Siberiano putting it through its paces ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/alesis-strata-prime-electronic-drum-set-with-bfd JhMvpSsSoE6VCoSCDGmGge Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:53:07 +0000 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:20:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A kit with some surprising tricks up its sleeve": Donner Backbeat review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/donner-backbeat-review UTM6K5xTFdhSvX2zgDZyzN Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:00:30 +0000 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:00:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “When it’s good, it’s very good indeed, and we have to remind ourselves that we’re playing on a sub-$/£400 kit”: Alesis Nitro Max review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/alesis-nitro-max DNpLdY83ijNwqJ2eRYubVm Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:14:57 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:49:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is this the Black Friday percussion pad deal that makes you upgrade or take the plunge? Save $300/£340 on Roland's powerful SPD-SX Pro ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/roland-spd-sx-pro-black-friday rmmXF9jqDPVkQ4SzTDA4r9 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:40:20 +0000 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:40:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beat the Black Friday queue with heavy discounts on 3 electronic drum sets we rate ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/early-electronic-drum-set-deals-round-up Ns7NADNAFKv8byAMKz9Dy7 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:10:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha DTX402K review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/yamaha-dtx402k-review RTGhnzpYMU3rtj89shJMt7 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:09:47 +0000 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:27:37 +0000