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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (April 2016)

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By Rhythm published 29 March 2016

All of the latest drum gear

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Alesis Nitro E-Kit

Alesis Nitro E-Kit

Our drum boffins team have been inundated with the finest that the drum and percussion world has to offer this month. Here, we look back on all of the reviews that appeared on the site in April. We start with a spanking new budget e-kit from Alesis, the Nitro.

MusicRadar's Verdict

"Yes, the Nitro is a rebranded, slightly abridged, version of the Alesis DM7X kit, it nevertheless retains an incredible spec at an impressively competitive price tag."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Alesis Nitro review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Alesis Nitro currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

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DW John Good Tuning Table

DW John Good Tuning Table

MusicRadar's Verdict

“The table looks smart and functions more or less as expected. Without doubt, higher quality than the majority of DIY jobs but comes at an astronomical price.”

FULL REVIEW: DW John Good Tuning Table review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: DW John Good Tuning Table currently available from:
US: Full Compass

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Tama Iron Cobra

Tama Iron Cobra

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Tama has once again excelled itself with the upgraded Cobra family.”

FULL REVIEW: Tama Iron Cobra review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Tama Iron Cobra currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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PDP Classic Wood Hoop Drum Kit

PDP Classic Wood Hoop Drum Kit

MusicRadar's Verdict

“This set is a great sounding cost-effective alternative to DW's flagship drum range.”

FULL REVIEW: PDP Classic Wood Hoop Drum Kit review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: PDP Classic Wood Hoop Drum Kit currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music

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Roland PowerPly Mesh Heads

Roland PowerPly Mesh Heads

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Roland gives any drummer the choice of easy hybrid conversion.”

FULL REVIEW: Roland PowerPly Mesh Heads review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Roland PowerPly Mesh Heads currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater

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Tama Speed Cobra

Tama Speed Cobra

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Tama has once again excelled itself with the upgraded Cobra family.”

FULL REVIEW: Tama Speed Cobra review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Tama Speed Cobra currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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