New drum gear of the month: review round-up (February 2012)

Drum gear of the month: February 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 issues 198 and 199 and published on MusicRadar throughout January.

Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: a kit from Brazilian makers Odery.

Odery Eyedentity Series drums

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Stunning finishes, top quality materials, superb attention to detail and exceptional value. A couple of easily sorted hardware quibbles aside, Odery's Eyedentity is an exciting alternative to the norm.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Odery Eyedentity Series drums

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 198)

Worldmax Traditional Black Wood Hoop Snares

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Like all Worldmax drums these snares are well made and feature a level of specification that's at odds with their prices. Their performances compare well with drums costing twice the amount.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Worldmax Traditional Black Wood Hoop Snares

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 198)

DrumCraft Double Drop-Clutch

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Effective solution to a problem which has long vexed drummers, DrumCraft's sturdy double drop-clutch allows drummers to get a great hi-hat wash while thundering on the double kicks.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DrumCraft Double Drop-Clutch

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 198)

Natal Steel Shell Snares

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Natal's good-looking steel snare has six hand-hammered finishes to choose from. The sheer bravado of the design and attention to detail bode well. It's onwards and upwards for Natal.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Natal Steel Shell Snares

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 198)

BUY: Natal Steel Shell Snares currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

Roland SPD-SX

MusicRadar’s verdict:

This is a must-have product which could make us run out of adjectives describing it - suffice to say the SPD-SX is as stunning as it is formidable!

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland SPD-SX

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 198)

BUY: Roland SPD-SX currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

Silverstone Drum Thrones

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Silverstone thrones are the product of diligent research, time-honoured skills and quality materials. Handmade in the UK and excellent value for money, they are an exciting and bar-raising addition to the market.