Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Steve Hackett’s Craig Blundell
We recently caught up with Steve Hackett’s touring drummer, Craig Blundell, at the historic Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Gear From Mair, Bitmi, TRX, Future Sonic, Slug, and More.
New Gear From Mair, Bitmi, TRX, Future Sonic, Slug, and More. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
ddrum Dios Maple and Bamboo Snares
The Dios series was originally ddrum’s maple-only offering. The line has since expanded a bit to include a shell pack and snare with a gorgeous zebrawood veneer and snares made from steel, bronze, and bamboo. TO READ THE FULL STORY:…
Mapex Black Panther
The Design Lab is what Mapex dubbed its group of drummers, engineers, and designers who contributed ideas and opinions on ways in which the drumset could be improved to maximize its sonic potential. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
Sabian HHX Complex Series
The HH series is Canadian manufacturer Sabian’s original recipe for the classic hand-hammered Turkish cymbal sound, which the company has a direct connection to via founder Robert Zildjian. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Galactic’s Stanton Moore
It seemed fitting to meet up with Galactic’s Stanton Moore in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the home of the original Gretsch factory, so we could talk about his Brooklyn series drumkit. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
REMO External Sub Muff'l Bass Drum Systems.
When it comes to bass drum muffling, every drummer has his or her preference. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
British Drum Company Snare Drums
British Drum Company has been a quick-moving newcomer since establishing itself in 2015. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Gear From DW, Physiostorm, AKG, Ear-Q, Pearl, Tama, TRX, and Sakae
New drum gear from the industry's leading manufacturers.
Zildjian FX Stacks
Compact, specially crafted pairings for bright and cutting textures. Many modern drummers still favor trashy-sounding cymbals and stacks in their setups. Zildjian initially fulfilled that need a few years ago by revamping and reintroducing its legendary K Special Dry series.…
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.
Tama Starclassic Drumset
After extensive research and development, Tama announced the next phase for the Starclassic line: the Walnut/Birch drumkit.
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.
Blue Microphones
We received a pair of large-diaphragm condensers for overheads and bass drum and other low-frequency applications.
