Gear Reviews

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

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Blue Microphones

We received a pair of large-diaphragm condensers for overheads and bass drum and other low-frequency applications.

By Michael Dawson
Oct 29, 2019

New Gear from Tama, Gon Bops, BeatSeat, DPA, and Canopus

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Modern Drummer
Oct 29, 2019

New Gear from Tama, Groove Juice, Yamaha, Alesis, 64 Audio, and more!

New Gear from Tama, Yamaha, Groove Juice, Alesis, Innovative Percussion and 64 Audio.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Sugar Percussion’s Jefferson Shallenberger

Sugar Percussion's Jefferson Shallenberger on drum making, artistry, and building an honest business fit for his offspring's approval.

By Brandy Laurel McKenzie
Sep 30, 2019

Tama Dyna-Sync Bass Drum Pedals

Now Tama is poised to take over the direct-drive market with its new Dyna-Sync single and double pedals.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019
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Creative Percussion Product Close-Up

The Hex Stax, which comprises three layers of hand-hammered and torched stainless steel for short and trashy yet musical sounds, and the Groove Chain-ger, which is a steel ring with chains attached that sits atop drums to produce a rattling natural reverb.

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2019

Alesis Strike MultiPad Product Close-Up

With the introduction of the Strike MultiPad, Alesis pulls no punches, delivering a knockout product packed with unprecedented power, performance, and creative potential.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019

Yamaha Product Close-Up

Complementary, high-quality maple and birch options tailor-made for live and studio applications.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 30, 2019

George Way Drums

Ronn Dunnett acquired the rights to the brand and set out to revive the company by building and expanding upon the innovations that Way created many years ago.

Michael Dawson
Aug 26, 2019

Louson Drums

The CajonTab is a small, flat, lightweight cajon you wear on a strap.

by Mark Parsons
Aug 26, 2019

The Starr Festival Snare

Over the years, Gary Astridge has meticulously researched Ringo’s drumkits and assembled exact replicas of the ones used with the Beatles.

by Bob Campbell
Aug 26, 2019

Rancid's Branden Steineckert

“I tend to like my snares to be visually fun,” says Steineckert, “but I don’t want it to compromise my sound at all.

Modern Drummer
Aug 26, 2019
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New Gear From 64 Audio, LP, Schagerl Drums, Tama, and More!

New Product Releases from 64 Audio, LP, Schagerl Drums, Tama, Air Throne, and Canopus

Modern Drummer
Aug 26, 2019

Paiste 2002

Paiste’s 2002 series was introduced as a solution for heavy-hitting drummers on the burgeoning hard rock scene who demanded sturdier instruments with more powerful tones.

by Michael Dawson
Aug 26, 2019
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