Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Shania Twain’s Elijah Wood
How many drummers get to open a sold-out stadium show in the spotlight, playing a gargantuan kick and snare beat to tens of thousands of fans?
Calderwood Percussion 3.75x12 Piccolo Snare
A funky little 7-ply maple drum wrapped in brocade fabric.
New Gear from Tama, Aquarian, Warm Audio, Pearl, and more!
New offerings from Tama, Aquarian, Warm Audio, Pearl and Gon Bops!
CAD Microphones Product Close-Up
The CAD Microphone catalog boasts a wide range of products, including affordable but high-quality drum microphones.
Croaker Percussion Product Close-Up
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TRX Cymbals Product Close-Up
TRX was founded in 2006 in an effort to provide traditional Turkish-made cymbals for modern applications.
Primus’s Tim “Herb” Alexander
We had the chance to catch up with Tim Alexander towards the end of one of Primus’s recent ten-week tours.
Aston Origin, Spirit, and Starlight Microphones
Aston is a UK-based company that manufactures high-quality yet competitively priced condenser mics suitable for a wide range of applications, including on drums.
New Gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, and more
New gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, UK Percussion Concepts, Latin Percussion, and more!
Independent Drum Lab
One of INDe’s latest creations is the RESoArmor finish, which is more durable than a conventional wrap without impacting shell resonance.
SledgePad Dampening System
SledgePad, a simple-to-install and effective foam-based dampening system designed to focus bass drum, tom, and snare tone.
Barton Vintage Beech Drumset
Barton is a relatively new California-based company that, according to its website, makes “real, honest drums that you can keep for a lifetime.”
Ultimate Ears Pro UE 6 Pro
This month we look at the Ultimate Ears' UE 6 Pro custom molds, which were designed with gigging drummers in mind to provide high-quality sounds.
New Gear from Gretsch, Latin Percussion, DW, 64 Audio, Nordic, and more
New gear for you to see
