Gear Reviews

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

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Galactic’s Stanton Moore

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Interview by Dave Previ | Photos by Heather Courtney
Nov 25, 2019

REMO External Sub Muff'l Bass Drum Systems.

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by Michael Dawson
Nov 25, 2019

British Drum Company Snare Drums

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By Stephen Bidwell
Nov 25, 2019

New Gear From DW, Physiostorm, AKG, Ear-Q, Pearl, Tama, TRX, and Sakae

New drum gear from the industry's leading manufacturers.

Modern Drummer
Nov 25, 2019

Zildjian FX Stacks

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by Michael Dawson
Nov 25, 2019
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NickyMoon Cymbals

Meticulously hammered and lathed by hand in Margarite’s New Jersey shop, these “1” series cymbals represent the best of what the company offers.

By Michael Dawson
Oct 29, 2019

Tama Starclassic Drumset

After extensive research and development, Tama announced the next phase for the Starclassic line: the Walnut/Birch drumkit.

by David Ciauro
Oct 29, 2019

Dynamicx

We received two gorgeous Medallion Brass snares for review: a 5x14 in Torch Patina and a 6.5x14 featuring a black-nickel finish with a hand-engraved six-leaf pattern.

By Michael Dawson
Oct 29, 2019

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
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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

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
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