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
xln
Tech XLN Audio wants to put the fun back in drum processing with DB-30 Drum Butter
A pair of Sennheiser in-ear monitors lying on a MIDI controller
Studio Monitors Best in-ear monitors 2026: IEMs for stage and studio
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
timbre wolf
Tech "Boy, do people hate it": 10 of the most divisive products in music tech history, from iLok to the Akai Timbre Wolf
Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
Drum Machines Best drum machines 2026: Top beat boxes for all budgets and skill levels
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
A pair of Kali Audio LP-6 V2 studio monitors on a studio desk
Studio Monitors Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
A pair of Audio-Technica in-ear monitors on top of a carry case
Studio Monitors Best budget in-ear monitors 2026: My pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
An SSL BiG SiX mixer in a studio
Recording Best home studio mixers 2026: analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
Close up of a pair of Rode NTH-100 studio headphones
Headphones Best budget studio headphones 2026: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
Aston Microphones Spirit
Microphones Best condenser mics 2026: My expert picks for home recording, no matter your budget
An Arturia Minilab 3 MIDI keyboard on a desk with various bits of home recording gear
Midi Controllers Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2026: Inexpensive MIDI controllers starting at just £39/$49
A pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones in a studio
Headphones Best DJ headphones 2026: Booth-ready choices from budget to pro-level
Blackstar Airwire i58
Guitar Accessories & Components “It’s easy to use, packs a tiny footprint and looks to counter two of the biggest drawbacks of going sans cable”: Blackstar AirWire i58 review
A pair of KRK GoAux studio monitors on a studio desk
Studio Monitors Best small studio monitors 2026: Compact studio speakers
More
  • Sly and Survivor
  • In My Life
  • 95k+ free music samples
  • One chord Diamond
  1. Drums
  2. Drum Gear

New drum gear of the month: review round-up (September 2015)

News
By Rhythm published 7 September 2015

Stave snares, custom kits and mic sets

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

EcHo Custom Drums Cuprano Custom Kit

EcHo Custom Drums Cuprano Custom Kit

We've had another batch of quality drum gear reviews from our sister publication Rhythm magazine this month, including new cymbals, kits, hardware and specialist drum mic kits.

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The EcHo Cuprano kit is quite simply stunning. The craftsmanship on display is immaculate and the instruments themselves offer something very different."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EcHo Custom Drums Cuprano Custom Kit review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 1 of 8
Page 1 of 8
Shure PG Alta DrumKit6 mic set

Shure PG Alta DrumKit6 mic set

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A fantastic looking and sounding set of microphones that could be a long lasting starter set for a budding studio engineer or a workhorse set for a professional performing musician."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Shure PG Alta DrumKit6 mic set review

BUY: Shure PG Alta DrumKit6 mic set currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 2 of 8
Page 2 of 8
AKG Session 1 Microphone Set

AKG Session 1 Microphone Set

MusicRadar's verdict:

"AKG has produced an excellent roadworthy set which provides much more than simply sound reinforcement. Frankly, this mic set offers more far more than the retail price might suggest."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: AKG Session 1 Microphone Set review

BUY: AKG Session 1 Microphone Set currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 3 of 8
Page 3 of 8
Drum Workshop Collector's Series Cherry Wood Kit

Drum Workshop Collector's Series Cherry Wood Kit

MusicRadar's verdict:

"This is the cherry on the cake of drum craftsmanship with extraordinary attention to detail. At a price..."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Drum Workshop Collector's Series Cherry Wood Kit review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 4 of 8
Page 4 of 8
Natal Pure Stave Snare Series

Natal Pure Stave Snare Series

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Beautifully crafted, high-end drums without the price tag."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Natal Pure Stave Snare Series review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 5 of 8
Page 5 of 8
Toontrack Hip-Hop! EZX

Toontrack Hip-Hop! EZX

MusicRadar's verdict:

"If you're looking to embellish your live set-up with some electronic sounds via pads and a laptop, we'd whole-heartily recommend it. At this price, you won't find better."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Toontrack Hip-Hop! EZX review

BUY: Toontrack Hip-Hop! EZX currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 6 of 8
Page 6 of 8
Sonor HS2000 Hardware Pack

Sonor HS2000 Hardware Pack

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Sturdy enough for most semi-pro gigging, with exceptionally stable tripods and massive rubber feet, the updated 2000 series pack reflects Sonor's lofty reputation in the hardware field."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sonor HS2000 Hardware Pack review

BUY: Sonor HS2000 Hardware Pack currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 7 of 8
Page 7 of 8
T-Cymbals Metalshop Extreme Cymbals

T-Cymbals Metalshop Extreme Cymbals

MusicRadar's verdict:

"T-Cymbals' Metalshop series offers those players looking for heavier cymbals a broad choice of complex and musical instruments right off the shelf."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: T-Cymbals Metalshop Extreme Cymbals review

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

Page 8 of 8
Page 8 of 8
Rhythm
Read more
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
 
 
Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
Drum Machines Best drum machines 2026: Top beat boxes for all budgets and skill levels
 
 
Hottest music tech gear of NAMM
Tech The best music tech gear of NAMM 2026: Epic polys, acoustic synths, budget samplers, a Behringer Juno and more
 
 
Deals of the week logo
Tech MusicRadar deals of the week: Score $390 off a divisive Fender Stratocaster, $180 off a stunning Gretsch and hundreds off PA and live gear
 
 
Erica Synths x Hexinverter HexDrums
Drum Machines “An impressive percussion machine with raw analogue weight and manual control”: Erica Synths x Hexinverter Hexdrums review
 
 
Deals of the week
Gear & Gadgets MusicRadar deals of the week: Save a colossal $500 off one of my favourite Sterling by Music Man guitars, grab $200 off a super cool D'Angelico, plus all the week's biggest sales on music gear
 
 
Latest in Drum Gear
Zultan 25 series
Cymbals “A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review
 
 
Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook
Drums “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
Drum Gear 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
Drum Gear “I’ve taken inspiration from the UK dance music scene": Mixwave put Sleep Token’s drummer in a plugin
 
 
DW SonicPly
Drum Gear Neil Peart called him 'the Wood Whisperer' and now he's blended metal and timber in DW's new SonicPly shells
 
 
Zultan Cymbals
Drum Gear "Crafted from Heritage. Tuned for Tomorrow": Zultan Cymbals celebrate their 25th birthday with a new high-end 25 series
 
 
Latest in News
A Warm Audio Tube Squealer guitar pedal on a wooden floor with guitar cables in the background
Guitars Calling all guitarists! Guitar Center's legendary Guitar-A-Thon sale has finally dropped including up to $700 off a Gibson - here's 9 of the best deals selected by an expert
 
 
minimoog model d synth
Samples SampleRadar: 250 free bass synth samples
 
 
Phoebe Lunny of The Lambrini Girls playing a surf green guitar on the shoulders of a person outdoors in a crowd at a festival, Dog Day Afternoon Festival 2023 at Crystal Palace Park
Artists A fractured neck and "acute brain injury" leads to the Lambrini Girls pulling six weeks of US shows
 
 
A GIF of the cryptic video hosted on MATTHS Youtube channel
Artists Cryptic VHS tapes mailed to fans hints at a Boards of Canada revival
 
 
reason
Tech "It's the DAW you love, redesigned around the only thing that matters – your tracks": Reason 14 launches in public beta
 
 
A landscape shot of the iconic Guitar Center logo and shop entrance to its Sunset Boulevard store.
Guitars “We are about to do something insane”: Guitar Center is launching its own guitar brand “from the ground up”
 
 

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 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...