New drum gear of the month: review round-up (May 2012)
Kits, cymbals, e-kits and more
Drum gear of the month: May 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 202 and published on MusicRadar throughout April.
Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: a low-noise e-kit with a great feel
Drum-Tec Diabolo Rock Kit
MusicRadar’s verdict:
The Diabolo is an excellent e-kit alternative which perfectly partners the TD-9 drum module.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Drum-Tec Diabolo Rock Kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 202)
Meinl Brann Dailor Ghost Ride
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Although this cymbal has plenty of muscle for metallers, it also demonstrates its ability with music which is less intense and more subtle.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Meinl Brann Dailor Ghost Ride
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 202)
BUY: Meinl Brann Dailor Ghost Ride currently available from:
UK: Thomann
Pearl Reference Pure Series Kit
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Expressly tailored for the studio with its dark and focused sound, the Reference Pure is a top quality instrument.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Pearl Reference Pure Series Kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 202)
BUY: Pearl Reference Pure Series Kit currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
Aquarian Power Trio heads
MusicRadar’s verdict:
These are amongst the thickest kit heads ever made and appear capable of soaking up hours of punishing playing.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Aquarian Power Trio heads
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 202)
Drum gear of the month: April 2012
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