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.

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)