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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (August 2015)

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By Rhythm published 3 August 2015

Hole-y cymbals! Electric gear! Custom kits!

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Roland TD-25KV

Roland TD-25KV

July was another gear-filled month for (our sister publication) Rhythm's dedicated reviews team. Over the last few weeks we've had in-depth reviews of new cajons, Stagg and Paiste cymbals, Roland's new V Drums module and a mouth-watering custom kit from Echo.

All of the reviews in this gallery featured on the site in the last month and were originally published in Rhythm magazine. Browse on to see all of last month's drum reviews...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The TD-25 represents the highest quality, and quickest self-contained option in its class."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland TD-25KV review

BUY: Roland TD-25KV currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 1 of 5
Page 1 of 5
Stagg SENSA-ORBIS Cymbals

Stagg SENSA-ORBIS Cymbals

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Clearly designed with specialist duties in mind, in the right hands the ORBIS range makes an ear-shredding alternative to regular cymbals."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Stagg SENSA-ORBIS Cymbals review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 2 of 5
Page 2 of 5
J. Leiva Travel Series Omeya Cajon

J. Leiva Travel Series Omeya Cajon

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This Travel Series Omeya cajon takes portability to the next level and in doing so, doesn't appear to have its sound compromised."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: J. Leiva Travel Series Omeya Cajon review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 3 of 5
Page 3 of 5
Paiste PSTX Cymbals Series

Paiste PSTX Cymbals Series

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Adventurous, relatively cheap and mostly great fun."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Paiste PSTX Cymbals Series review

BUY: Paiste PSTX Cymbals Series currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 4 of 5
Page 4 of 5
EcHo Custom Drums Cuprano Custom Kit

EcHo Custom Drums Cuprano Custom Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The EcHo Cuprano kit is quite simply stunning. The craftsmanship on display is immaculate and the instruments themselves offer something very different."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EcHo Custom Drums Cuprano Custom Kit review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 5 of 5
Page 5 of 5
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