Drum gear of the month: June 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 issue 203 and published on MusicRadar throughout May.
Read more: Alesis Strike Pro kit
Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: a great new set of cymbals from Zildjian...
Zildjian K Constantinople Cymbals (TBC)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“If you've got the cash, the K Constantinoples are well worth the investment.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Zildjian K Constantinople Cymbals
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 203)
BUY: Zildjian K Constantinople Cymbals currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Spaun Custom LED kit (£2499)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The ultimate visual stunner from a top-notch custom drum builder.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Spaun Custom LED kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 203)
Tama SLP Metal Snare Drums (TBC)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“It would be impossible to choose one drum over another in the review set - the choice will come down to style.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Tama SLP Metal Snare Drums
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 203)
BUY: Tama SLP Metal Snare Drums currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music | DV247
Toontrack Americana EZX (£54.95)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Take your time and you'll love its simplicity.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Toontrack Americana EZX
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 203)
BUY: Toontrack Americana EZX currently available from:
UK: Thomann | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Alesis Samplepad (£99)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The potential is immense while the price isn't.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Alesis Samplepad
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 203)
BUY: Alesis Samplepad currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Yamaha DTX540K (£1599)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The 540K continues to uphold Yamaha's increasing reputation as a serious electronic drum brand.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yamaha DTX540K
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 203)
BUY: Yamaha DTX540K currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music