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“The overall sample quality is decent, focusing on natural sounds within a mixed bag of styles, and promising to keep the majority happy”: EFnote Mini review
By Tom Bradley published
A fantastic looking ‘acoustic style’ e-kit, perfect for kids and adults alike

“Not having to reach for a USB cable feels like the advent of a new era for electronic drums, and we might be about to see a lot more e-kits out in the wild as a result.” Roland TD516 review
By Stuart Williams published
Roland unlocks the tonal backbone of its flagship V71 for the new 5 Series. Is this the electronic drum set that finally keeps us away from the computer?

“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
By Tom Bradley published
Roland’s new 3 Series offers a staggering level of features previously only available with the flagship 7 Series

"Remarkably the DTX Pro is capable of layering up to four individual samples - one more than Roland’s flagship V71 module": Yamaha DTX6K5-M review
By Tom Bradley published
The first mesh option for Yamaha’s DTX6 lineup offers larger pads and high quality sounds

“Offers a very useful solution for clap emulation without needing to use electronics”: Zultan Raw SlapClap review
By Stuart Williams published
If you’re happy and you know it, Zultan is offering a cut-price solution to clapping your hands

“A versatile set with dry and dark tonal qualities”: Zultan 25 Series Cymbals review
By Tom Bradley published
Zultan delivers another extremely versatile cymbal range for a wallet-friendly price

“Many of the Pro’s advantages are less towards sound, and more on the side of enhanced playability”: Alesis Nitro Pro review
By Stuart Williams published
Alesis goes beyond Max with pad improvements for its mid-range electronic drum set

“An extremely well-thought-out and all-encompassing piece of drum education”: Millenium Drums Legendary Drumbook review
By Tom Bradley published
Get ready, you've got a lot to learn

“There is no question that there’s enough quality audio here to cater for every musical taste and presents a massive amount of editing options”: Alesis Strata Club review
By Tom Bradley published
Alesis continue to expand its BFD-powered Strata range with this stripped-back, 4-piece e-kit
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