New drum gear of the month: review round-up (July 2013)
Fine British custom drum shells
Liberty Drums Maple Shell Pack
Rhythm magazine is MusicRadar's sister publication and the UK's best-selling drum magazine and every month it reviews the latest drum gear.
Here we've brought together all of the cymbals, drum kits, electronic drums, percussion and other drum-related gear reviewed throughout June 2013.
All the equipment on show here was originally reviewed in Rhythm magazine issue 217, or by MusicRadar's own reviews team.
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Even in this continuing recession, it seems there is little to dampen our thriving custom UK drum industry. The level of build quality is excellent with some beautiful machining/finishing on those particularly thin shells."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Liberty Drums Maple Shell Pack review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
A new range joins the pedal pit
Tama Iron Cobra 600 Series pedal
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Tama's Iron Cobra pedals have earned a world class reputation over the past two decades. This new series bring many of the pedal's qualities and mystique within the reach of more players."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Tama Iron Cobra 600 Series pedal review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
BUY: Tama Iron Cobra 600 Series pedal currently available from:
UK: Thomann | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Cutting crash cymbals
Sabian AAX V-Crashes
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The V-Crashes are archetypically modern cymbals and make a fine addition to Sabian's AAX Series. Their sleek looks are matched by clean, cutting sounds and they would fit into many musical situations."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Sabian AAX V-Crashes review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
BUY: Sabian AAX V-Crashes currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
A rock hard soapstone snare!
DW Concrete Snare
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"DW has always pushed boundaries and this drum is another example of its willingness to experiment. A concrete shell makes a loud, solid and authoritative - if pricey - alternative to a traditional snare."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: DW Concrete Snare review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
BUY: DW Concrete Snare currently available from:
UK: DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Persuasive percussion synth
Korg Wavedrum Global Edition
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The Wavedrum is a formidable cutting-edge tool that could be used in countless music and media applications."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Korg Wavedrum Global Edition review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
BUY: Korg Wavedrum Global Edition currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Dress up your drum heads
Remo White Suede Drum Heads
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"These heads are as versatile as they come and are priced the same for either the Ambassador weights or the Emperors, depending on your preference."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Remo White Suede Drum Heads review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
BUY: Remo White Suede Drum Heads currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
Affordable pedal power
Tama Iron Cobra 200 Series pedal
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Tama's Iron Cobra pedals have earned a world class reputation over the past two decades. This affordable interpretation will not dent it."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Tama Iron Cobra 200 Series pedal review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 217)
BUY: Tama Iron Cobra 200 Series pedal currently available from:
UK: Thomann | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass