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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (May 2012)

By Rhythm magazine, Si Truss
published 1 May 2012

Kits, cymbals, e-kits and more

Drum gear of the month: May 2012

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

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Drum-Tec Diabolo Rock Kit
A low-noise electronic kit with all the looks and feel of an acoustic set-up

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)

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Meinl Brann Dailor Ghost Ride
Meinl's MB8 range gets a new, Brann Dailor endorsed addition

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

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Pearl Reference Pure Series Kit
Pearl continues its search to define the optimum shell configuration for every situation with the studio-friendly Reference Pure

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

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Aquarian Power Trio heads
A batter head solution for hard-hitters

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)

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Drum gear of the month: April 2012

Drum gear of the month: April 2012

Now read: Drum gear of the month: April 2012

Alesis DM10 X Kit

EcHo Custom Drums Custom Snare Drums

Gretsch GS1 Kit

Mapex Black Panther Collection Retrosonic Drum Kit

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Drum gear of the month: March 2012

Drum gear of the month: March 2012

Now read: Drum gear of the month: March 2012

Ludwig Accent 100 Power Kit

Duende Pro Cajon

Istanbul Agop Art20 Cymbal Set

Ahead Armor stick and cymbal bags

Duende Elite Cajon

Natal Walnut Kit

Protection Racket drum cases

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