New drum gear of the month: review round-up (April 2012)
Drum gear of the month: April 2012
Every month MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm, Future Music and Guitar Techniques - publish the best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.
This is a collection of kits, percussion, accessories and more from Rhythm Magazine's gruelling testing process. First reviewed in Rhythm issue 201 and published on MusicRadar throughout March.
Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: a new e-kit from Alesis
Alesis adds a new e-kit to partner its flagship module.
Alesis DM10 X Kit
MusicRadar’s verdict:
There is plenty that impresses with this electronic kit.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Alesis DM10 X Kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 201)
BUY: Alesis DM10 X Kit currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Superb collection of handmade metal shell snare drums from Manchester-based father and son company.
EcHo Custom Drums Custom Snare Drums
MusicRadar’s verdict:
It's hard to see how EcHo can improve on this first collection of metal shell snares, which are superb in every department.
FULL REVIEW: EcHo Custom Drums Custom Snare Drums
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 201)
Gretsch's new all-in-one GS1 kit makes an impressive entry point to the famous brand.
Gretsch GS1 Kit
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Scoring almost maximum points for quality and value, the GS1 is a package that's hard to beat.
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch GS1 Kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 201)
BUY: Gretsch GS1 Kit currently available from:
UK: Thomann
The third of four limited edition kits inspired by Mapex's popular Black Panther series of snares
Mapex Black Panther Collection Retrosonic Drum Kit
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A kit that's thoroughly modern in construction but with a vintage appeal.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Mapex Black Panther Collection Retrosonic Drum Kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 201)
BUY: Mapex Black Panther Collection Retrosonic Drum Kit currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
Drum gear of the month: February 2012
Now read: Drum gear of the month: February 2012
Worldmax Traditional Black Wood Hoop Snares
Pearl Masters Premium Legend Kit