New drum gear of the month: review round-up (February 2011)

Drum gear of the month: Feb 2011
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, edrums, cymbals and djembes - plus a shining five star-rated snare drum - from Rhythm Magazine's gruelling testing process. First reviewed in Rhythm issue 186 and published on MusicRadar throughout February.
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Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: that excellent PDP Blackout snare…

PDP Blackout snare drum (£195)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Great sensitivity, fantastic tone out-of-the-box – this is another shining example of just what great value the current PDP range is. The Blackout is a cracker of a snare.”
FULL REVIEW: PDP Blackout snare drum
(Reviewed by Jordan McLachlan - Rhythm Magazine issue 186)

2Box DrumIt Five electronic drum kit (£1799)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
It might not be the ultimate electronic drum kit, but with an eye-catching design, impressive kit feel and the ability to load your own sounds, it’s certainly a strong and interesting addition to the market.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: 2Box DrumIt Five electronic drum kit
(Reviewed by Jordan McLachlan - Rhythm Magazine issue 186)

Odery Fluence Fusion Series drum kit (£599)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"High-quality hardware, great looks and an adaptable sound - this is a superb kit at a mouth-wateringly low price."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Odery Fluence Fusion Series drum kit
(Reviewed by Geoff Nicholls - Rhythm Magazine issue 187)

Performance Percussion PP300R Starter Kit (£399)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“You might need a spot of Moongel to improve the sound, but this is a solid performer that provides almost everything the beginner could want.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Performance Percussion PP300R Starter drum kit
(Reviewed by Jake Stacey - Rhythm Magazine issue 186)

Stagg Vintage Bronze thin crashes (from £55)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Whether you're on a budget or not, if you're looking for a darker, less aggressive crash, these are well worth checking out."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Stagg Vintage Bronze thin crashes
(Reviewed by Adam Jones - Rhythm Magazine issue 186)

Remo Apex and Advent Djembes (from £127)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Looking to the future with no-nonsense additions such as this duo, the Remo star certainly looks set to continue to rise. Just a shame about the minimal bass response…"
3 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Remo Apex and Advent Djembes
(Reviewed by Charlie Price - Rhythm Magazine issue 186)
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Drum gear of the month: Jan 2011
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2Box DrumIt Five electronic drum kit
Odery Fluence Fusion Series drum kit
Performance Percussion PP300R Starter Kit