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

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By Rhythm published 3 February 2015

The latest cymbals, kits and snares

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Forecast Drums Acrylic Kit

Forecast Drums Acrylic Kit

Every month our sister magazine, Rhythm - the UK's best-selling drum magazine - publishes what we believe to be the finest independent reviews of drums, kits, cymbals and other drum-related gear that you'll find.

Browse the gallery to see all of the products reviewed in the pages of the mag and published on the site last month, beginning with the Forecast Drums Acrylic Kit...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Acrylic kits may have been accused of having style over substance down the decades, but the Forecast kit (alongside other recent sonically superb set-ups), is turning the tide. And for the price there's no excuse not to give acrylic a try."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Forecast Drums Acrylic Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 237)

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Page 1 of 7
Performance Percussion PP Black Velvet Kit

Performance Percussion PP Black Velvet Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It's good to see PP thinking out of the box with one of the more lavish finishes. However, comparing value with other budget kits (even its own PP300R), we think they may need to sharpen their pencil."

2 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Performance Percussion PP Black Velvet Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 237)

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Page 2 of 7
DW MFG MDD pedal

DW MFG MDD pedal

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The only price to pay for the technical perfection offered by this pedal is the price itself, which is best learned when sitting down."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DW MFG MDD pedal review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 237)

BUY: DW MFG MDD pedal currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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Page 3 of 7
Sakae 14" x 5 1⁄2" steel snare

Sakae 14" x 5 1⁄2" steel snare

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"As a brand, Sakae may be a recent arrival, but its decades of manufacturing excellence shine through in this snare."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sakae 14" x 5 1⁄2" steel snare review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 237)

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Page 4 of 7
Sakae 14" x 6 1⁄2" maple snare

Sakae 14" x 6 1⁄2" maple snare

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This snare is expertly made, full of original design features and sounds superb."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sakae 14" x 6 1⁄2" maple snare review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 237)

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Page 5 of 7
Finhol Auto Stomp Player & KickBox Mark III

Finhol Auto Stomp Player & KickBox Mark III

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The KickBox is a modern take on the foot stomp, while the Auto Stomp provides a fuller backing. Here's to the one-man (or woman) band!"

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Finhol Auto Stomp Player & KickBox Mark III review

BUY: Finhol Auto Stomp Player & KickBox Mark III currently available from:
UK: Thomann

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Page 6 of 7
Crush Drums Sublime AXM Kit

Crush Drums Sublime AXM Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Crush has definitely got its own way of doing things and this kit has been designed from the ground up to have its own look and sound. As a package it feels complete and makes a competitively priced alternative to established brands."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Crush Drums Sublime AXM Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 238)

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