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

Every month, MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - 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 207 and published on MusicRadar throughout July.

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Scroll on for this month's top picks and click through to read each product's full review. First up: a truly individual set of cymbals from Istanbul.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Amedia offers a huge, temptingly different and potentially bewildering selection of genuinely hand-crafted cymbals, made in the time-honoured Turkish manner. Prices are, at the moment, exceptionally attractive.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Amedia Crash, Ride and Hi-hat Cymbals

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 207)

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Lewitt's combined audio experience is evident in the Pro 7 kit. The innovative designs, road-proof build and excellent sound reproduction add up to a seriously impressive set of drum mics.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Mic Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 207)

BUY: Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Mic Kit currently available from:
US: Full Compass

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“This is one imposing kit (cymbals, drums and hardware et al), with its exemplary build quality and fantastic sound. It is also highly collectable, so I think I would get those skates on and grab one while you can!”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pearl Ian Paice Signature Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 207)

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A no-nonsense compact kit solution which, despite its compact size, remains capable, commendable and sounds great.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland TD-11K Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 207)

BUY: Roland TD-11K Kit currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The TD-11KV offers a no-nonsense compact kit solution which, despite its compact size, remains capable, commendable and sounds great. It's worth the extra cash for the mesh heads.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland TD-11KV Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 207)

BUY: Roland TD-11KV Kit currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Remo has produced an interesting twist on the way you can approach playing a cajon and the Mondo represents good value for money if you don't mind its rather plain aesthetic!”

3 out of 5

BUY Remo Mondo Cajon currently available from:
USA: American Musical

FULL REVIEW: Remo Mondo Cajon

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 207)

BUY: Remo Mondo Cajon currently available from:
UK: DV247