Gear
KickPort Bass Drum Sound Enhancer Tested!
Once the KickPort hit the drum market drummers began talking about its sound enhancing characteristics. We had to see if it lived up to the hype.
Gear
Yamaha Hex Rack II Video Review
AJ Donohue checks out the features of the new Hex Rack II from Yamaha, and demonstrates the flexibilities of this mounting system.
Gear
Off-Set Double Bass Pedal Reviewed!
We put the Off-Set pedal under the microscope and discover that this oddly symmetrical bass drum pedal provides a number of real-world solutions.
Gear
Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Birch Tested!
DW has introduced a 100-percent birch shell, which made us wonder if the marriage between maple and birch is made in heaven.
Hand Drum
Swan Corsoba Cajon Deluxe Reviewed!
We review Swan's Corsoba Cajon Deluxe — a well-intoned instrument with crisp slap tones and plenty of definition and attack.
Gear
Mapex Retrosonic Kit Reviewed!
Although these drums are expensive, the RetroSonic kit has a unique vibe and limited-edition status, which makes it a collector's item.
Hand Drum
Taye Drums Wood Timbales Tested!
Taye bucked the age-old tradition of steel shell construction when they introduced these wood timbales. But the sound, and price, proved to be right.
Gear
Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad Reviewed!
Not only does Jake Wood think the SPD-SX is an invaluable sampling instrument, he also shows us how much fun it can be to inspire new drumming ideas.
Gear
Ddrum Reflex Drums Reviewed!
Ddrum’s Reflex Drums offer the opportunity to own a pro kit at an affordable price and are great for the gigging drummer on a tight budget.
Gear
Alesis SR18 Drum Machine Reviewed!
The SR18 is a welcome upgrade to the Alesis drum machine family tree. The sounds are fresh, the interface is logical, and incorporates great bass sounds.
