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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (March 2013)

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By The MusicRadar Team published 1 March 2013

All our drum gear reviews from February 2013

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Roland TD-4KP Portable kit

Roland TD-4KP Portable kit

MusicRadar's monthly sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - publish the best independent gear reviews around.

In this gallery we've collected the latest reviews of cymbals, kits, electronic drums, percussion and other drum-related gubbins to have passed through their hallowed pages.

All the gear on show here was originally reviewed in Rhythm magazine issue 212.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This kit offers full portability (and is therefore incredibly easy to transport), with little compromise - it is also easily stowable, which will appeal to those not wishing to fill up their valuable space with drums - the rack design could well set a new trend."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland TD-4KP Portable kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 212)

BUY: Roland TD-4KP Portable kit currently available from:
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SJC Custom Hybrid Drum Kit

SJC Custom Hybrid Drum Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"With the truest shells and the silkiest bearing edges we have seen in a long while, SJC proves its commitment to quality. Shame custom American kits are so expensive to import."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: SJC Custom Hybrid Drum Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 212)

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Pearl Eliminator Demon Chain Drive

Pearl Eliminator Demon Chain Drive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

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4 out of 5

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Ludwig Atlas Pro Hardware

Ludwig Atlas Pro Hardware

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Some of the best hardware we've ever seen. The Pillar Clutch snare stand and hi-hat are innovative, the rest ingenious and functional. If it's good enough for Vinnie Colaiuta..."

4 out of 5

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(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 212)

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Meinl Byzance Serpant Hi-hat & Vintage Trash Crashes

Meinl Byzance Serpant Hi-hat & Vintage Trash Crashes

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The Serpents Hats' innovative design makes them versatile and capable of different sounds and feels. While not being quite as inspired, the Trash Crashes also hit the spot."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Meinl Byzance Serpant Hi-hat & Vintage Trash Crashes review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 212)

BUY: Meinl Byzance Serpant Hi-hat & Vintage Trash Crashes currently available from:
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Audio-Technica Drum Mics

Audio-Technica Drum Mics

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Whether recording or working in a live environment, these mics are suited to both. There are cheaper options available from Audio-Technica but these review models are worth the extra expenditure."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Audio-Technica Drum Mics review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 212)

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