Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Zildjian FX Raw Crashes
Being the most undefinable cymbals Zildjian has ever produced, the new FX Raw Crashes certainly stand out. Even compared to the many effect cymbals Zildjian has in their product roster, these offer a unique voice that inspired me to play…
Vic Firth Bluetooth Isolation Headphones
Like many of you reading this, I have been using the Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones for years now, and my ears have been thanking me. With the success of the original design, it was a logical next step for…
TnR TrueVibes
TrueVibe isolation mounts provide a cushioning that allows your drums to get off the ground. Not losing vibration to the floor and hardware makes a bigger difference than one may realize. This includes improved resonance, organized overtones, and less muffling…
Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault
Ringo Starr Ludwig “Pizza” Drum Set The impact that Ringo Starr has made on the drum world cannot be overstated. He inspired generations of drummers to pick up the sticks. His drums and drumming have inspired endless research into the…
SABIAN Introduces HHX Anthology
Sabian has announced a new collection of cymbal designs to be added to their world famous HHX series of professional cymbals. Introducing HHX Anthology, a collaboration between the Master Artisans at Sabian and world-renowned musician Jojo Mayer. Developed over 3…
Mapex Re-introduces the Venus Series Complete All-Inclusive Setup
The all-new Mapex Venus Series complete drum kit presents an all-inclusive setup for the first-time player ready to start the “Drummer for Life” adventure. As a global drum company with a 30 plus year reputation for manufacturing excellence and a…
TnR Products Percussion Isolation Mounts Receive Fresh Branding To Match Improved Design
In the spirit of continuous improvement and better serving the drumming community, TnR Products is proud to announce design updates and the rebranding of their percussion isolation mounts as TnR TrueVibe. The snare stand isolation mounts have undergone subtle but…
Majestic Percussion Releases Highly Anticipated Opus One Orchestral Snare Drum Series
Majestic Percussion announces the launch of the Opus One Orchestral Snare Drum series. Featuring the most desirable attributes of coveted vintage snare drums combined with modern design advancements, the new series was created over several years in collaboration with some…
Evans Snare Tune-Up Kit (UV1 & Calftone)
The snare drum is a sensitive instrument. However, while cracking away one backbeat at a time, all the intricate parts that factor into one’s snare tone can often go forgotten. Overhauling your snare drum can be a lengthy, frustrating process.…
Innovative Percussion A7X Stick
This new addition to the Innovative Percussion roster of products certainly represents a real ambition for quality. The A7X Brooks Wackerman signature drumstick slides right into your hand quite comfortably, and clearly states its purpose for rock and metal drumming.…
Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault
“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” By 1979, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were starting to get somewhere. Their second album You’re Gonna Get It had earned the band a gold record and the band was preparing to record…
ddrum
E-Flex Electronic Kit For 2022, ddrum is rolling out a new addition to their line of products called the E-Flex Electronic Drum Set. It features mesh heads on all three toms, a dual-zone snare pad, two cymbal pads, a hi-hat…
NEW and NOTABLE
VIC FIRTH ANNOUNCES SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTS Rute-X Rods Vic Firth understands that the familiar feel of drumsticks is missing from traditional rod designs. The new RUTE-X rods offer the comfort, response, and balance of standard drumsticks while further improving on…
In the Pocket
Pocket Percussion Expands Its Groove At a time when many retailers are facing difficulties maintaining their businesses, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania’s Pocket Percussion is not simply surviving, but thriving in the challenging and crowed space of retail-drum shops. n 2019, owner/operator…
