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MIA Awards 2014: Rhythm Percussion Product of the Year Award

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By The MusicRadar Team published 17 October 2014

A shortlist of the year's best drum gear

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Drum Workshop Design Series kit

Drum Workshop Design Series kit

Come 18 November, the key players in the music instrument industry will be heading to London's Park Plaza hotel for the annual MIA Awards ceremony.

We asked for your help in narrowing down our longlist of great drum gear to a final 10 products, and we can now unveil the shortlist - in alphabetical order - for the Rhythm Percussion Product of the Year Award.

The winner will be announced during the ceremony, but here you can browse the 10 products still in the running after your vote, starting with the DW Design Series Kit...

Our verdict

"The standard of build is nothing short of superb, faultless in fact. The sound is impressive and all the features equally so."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Drum Workshop Design Series kit review

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J. Leiva Zoco 2.0 cajon

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Our verdict

"Leiva's Zoco is a high-quality, versatile addition to the cajon market, sounding impressive in all musical styles and represents unprecedented value for money."

4 out of 5

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Mapex Armory kit

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"Armory presents yet another significant step in the impressive onward march of Mapex. With hybrid shells, rounded bearing edges and superb finishes it will surely storm the middle market."

4 out of 5

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Page 3 of 10
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"Another top collection as voted for by everyday drummers worldwide. Iso and Raw Bell crashes are bright and colourful, the X-Plosion ride and Freq Hats multi-purpose, warm and musical. Winners all."

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"Calling on expertise in various areas of instrument manufacture, the Absolute Hybrid Maple exemplifies Yamaha's pursuit of excellence."

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