Skip to main content
MusicRadar MusicRadar The No.1 website for musicians
UK EditionUK US EditionUS AU EditionAustralia SG EditionSingapore
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Artist news
  • Music Gear Reviews
  • Synths
  • Guitars
  • Controllers
  • Drums
  • Keyboards & Pianos
  • Guitar Amps
  • Software & Apps
  • More
    • Recording
    • DJ Gear
    • Acoustic Guitars
    • Bass Guitars
    • Tech
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • Buying Guides
    • About us
Don't miss these
NAMM 2026
Tech NAMM 2026: rolling news from the world's biggest music-making gear show
Akai Professional MPC XL first look review
Tech Akai’s MPC XL is its new flagship standalone production station – watch our first look review
PDP Concept Clear Acrylic Kit and Snare with acrylic hoops
Drums "Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare
Pair of Audio-Technica in-ear monitors sat on a case
Studio Monitors Best in-ear monitors 2025: IEMs for stage and studio
Quentin testing a Yamaha piano
Keyboards & Pianos Best digital pianos 2026: I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer, and these are my top picks
Yamaha EAD50 Electronic Drum Module and microphone/sensor
Drums "From professionals to advanced amateurs, EAD50 empowers every drummer to achieve their ideal sound": Yamaha confirms the EAD50, and it looks set to be your one-stop hybrid drum module
Man wearing black hat playing the Roland TD716 electronic drum set
Electronic Drums Best electronic drum sets in 2026: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
An Asus ProArt P16 laptop on a desk with music production gear
Computers Best laptop for music production 2026: For home studios and mobile music-making - tested by experts
Arturia KeyStep mk2
Midi Controllers Best MIDI keyboards 2026: Find the perfect match for your studio workflow
A boy with brown hair playing the keyboard
Keyboards & Pianos Best keyboards for beginners: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Guitar Pedals Best multi-effects pedals: Our pick of the best all-in-one guitar FX modellers
The new models of theMartin Road Series 2026 are photographed in a living space.
Guitars Has Martin redefined the workhorse acoustic? Legendary brand announces blockbuster refresh of its Road Series
Close up of a pair of Rode NTH-100 studio headphones
Headphones Best budget studio headphones 2026: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
Earplugs being tested at a loud band rehearsal
Tech Best earplugs for musicians 2026: my fully-tested pick of hearing protection, for the practice room to your next gig
MXR EVH Modern High Gain: this classy, red high-end stompbox was co-designed with the late Eddie Van Halen in 2015.
Guitars MXR's high-gain Eddie Van Halen collab headlines Jim Dunlop's fresh pedal drop – and there's an Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby too
More
  • NAMM 2026: live updates
  • Mad World
  • The Cure's "happy land"
  • 95k+ free music samples
  1. Drums
  2. Drum Gear

New drum gear of the month: review round-up (October 2016)

News
By MusicRadar published 6 October 2016

All of the latest drum reviews in one place!

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

VK B20 Bronze Snare Drum

VK B20 Bronze Snare Drum

A couple of kits, a snare, a new set of cymbals and even a pillow landed in our drum review team's lap last month, and they were only too keen to test each product and give you their considered opinions.

Here's a digested look at all the drum gear that was reviewed on MusicRadar in September, starting with that snare drum...

MusicRadar's verdict

” Eye-wateringly expensive it may be, but this drum is a supreme instrument.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: VK B20 Bronze Snare Drum

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 1 of 5
Page 1 of 5
UFiP Tiger Cymbals

UFiP Tiger Cymbals

MusicRadar's verdict

” The price of these metals will meet with the approval of your wallet, while the sound and appearance will appeal to the intended genres.”

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: UFiP Tiger Cymbals

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 2 of 5
Page 2 of 5
KickPro Weighted Bass Drum Pillow

KickPro Weighted Bass Drum Pillow

MusicRadar's verdict

”Not just another bass drum pillow, the KickPro really does what it says on the tin, meaning a fat bass drum tone in an instant with no need for straps or velcro.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: KickPro Weighted Bass Drum Pillow

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 3 of 5
Page 3 of 5
DW Collector's Series Cherry Mahogany Kit

DW Collector's Series Cherry Mahogany Kit

MusicRadar's verdict

”DW continues to refine its already awesome Collector's Series, with this new attractive hybrid of cherry and mahogany offering a subtle variation of warm, sensitive and concise tones.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DW Collector’s Series Cherry Mahogany Kit

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 4 of 5
Page 4 of 5
Alesis Command Electronic Kit

Alesis Command Electronic Kit

MusicRadar's verdict

”The Command is yet another well-priced kit from Alesis which offers an impressive feature list.”

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Alesis Command Electronic Kit

Page 5 of 5
Page 5 of 5
MusicRadar
MusicRadar
Social Links Navigation

MusicRadar is the number one website for music-makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, DJs or producers...

  • GEAR: We help musicians find the best gear with top-ranking gear round-ups and high-quality, authoritative reviews by a wide team of highly experienced experts.
  • TIPS: We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars.
  • STARS: We talk to musicians and stars about their creative processes, and the nuts and bolts of their gear and technique. We give fans an insight into the craft of music-making that no other music website can.
Read more
Man wearing black hat playing the Roland TD716 electronic drum set
Best electronic drum sets in 2026: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
 
 
Slingerland Radio King 3-piece drum set
“Not the most thunderous of kits. Not particularly loud, but sophisticated, rounded and darkly inviting": Slingerland Radio King drum set review
 
 
Roland TD-02K and TD-02KV V-Drums electronic drum sets
Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits
 
 
Roland TD716 Black Friday
Roland's TD716 electronic drum set is designed to be a VST killer. Now it's had a massive $1,800 wiped off the price at Sweetwater for Cyber Weekend – you’ll get a drum rug and throne worth nearly $500 for free, too!
 
 
Drum kit with a red overlay and blue text saying 'best Christmas gifts for drummers'
Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: my pick of affordable festive gifts they'll actually use
 
 
Roland VAD316
“Roland has always been extremely good at marrying the playability of its samples with the physical feel of its hardware - this kit is no exception”: Roland VAD316 review
 
 
Latest in Drum Gear
Zultan 25 series
“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review
 
 
Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook
“An extremely well-thought-out and all-encompassing piece of drum education”: Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook review
 
 
Man jams with a guitar player and bass player on an electronic drum kit
These huge drum deals at Sweetwater are about to disappear – here’s your last chance to bag up to 60% off electronic drums, cymbals, sticks and more
 
 
Sleep Token drummer II Drumeo
“I’ve taken inspiration from the UK dance music scene": Mixwave put Sleep Token’s drummer in a plugin
 
 
DW SonicPly
Neil Peart called him 'the Wood Whisperer' and now he's blended metal and timber in DW's new SonicPly shells
 
 
Zultan Cymbals
"Crafted from Heritage. Tuned for Tomorrow": Zultan Cymbals celebrate their 25th birthday with a new high-end 25 series
 
 
Latest in News
JBL BandBox Trio press image
"A brand new amp and speaker with AI vocal and instrument separation tech": JBL’s new BandBox makes it easier than ever to craft the perfect backing track
 
 
Kurzweil SP8
Kurzweil’s performer-focused SP8 looks like a bomb-proof stage piano that’s also a powerful synth
 
 
Magnatone Slash the Lil’ Viper 8-watt combo amp press image
“Its sound kicks the ass of amps three times its size”: Slash’s latest Magnatone Lil’ Viper 8-watt combo can go toe-to-toe with the big boys
 
 
Casio sampler NAMM 2026
40 years after the SK-1, Casio is making waves with another fun-looking sampler
 
 
Scorpions
“You get the old albums and listen to them until four in the morning”: Ex-Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71
 
 
Polyend Endless customisable effect pedals
Polyend Endless is a customisable stompbox with a text-to-effect generator that will create any effect you describe
 
 

MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google
  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...