Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Soundbrenner - Pulse Metronome
A wearable, vibrating device designed to eliminate the distractions of an audible click.
Tempest - 8x14 Bell Bronze Snare
A massive German-made beast with a big, beefy voice to match.
Symrna - Neoclassic and Araf Series Cymbals
Modern-sounding yet traditionally handcrafted Turkish instruments.
New Drum Gear From Tama, Remo, SJC Custom Drums, apulSoft, U.S. Drum Supply, Basal, and Vater!
New Drum Gear From Tama, Remo, SJC Custom Drums, apulSoft, U.S. Drum Supply, Basal, and Vatar! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dashboard Confessional’s Ben Homola
Consummate touring/recording drummer Ben Homola has recently been sporting a new C&C drumkit on the road with alt-rock band Dashboard Confessional. “The C&C maple kit I have out on the road was built for this tour,” says Homola. “One thing…
Techra - XCarb Drumsticks
Light and fast carbon-fiber models designed for utmost durability.
Keith McMillen Instruments - BopPad
A seemingly simple USB pad controller with virtually limitless capabilities.
Van Kleef - Ageless Collection 4.5x14 Snare
A spectacular specimen sporting a precious 1.5mm sterling silver shell.
Turkish Cymbals Lale Kardeş Signature Series
Big, bold tones based on the classic sounds of ’60s and ’70s rock.
New Drum Gear from Tama, Remo, Rogers, Etymotic Research, Vic Firth and Ahead!
Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive Duo Drumkit Tama’s new Superstar Hyper-Drive Duo features maple shells with black nickel hardware, die-cast hoops, and the aluminum Star-Cast mounting system. The 10×14 Duo snare drum doubles as a floor tom and an extra-deep snare. The…
Bopworks - Drumsticks and Brushes
Faithful reproductions of classic models as well as contemporary designs with a vintage twist.
Tune-Bot - Studio Digital Tuner
A more accurate, user-friendly, and feature-laden version of the groundbreaking digital drum tuner.
101 Drums - 5.5x14 Woodfiber Snare
Lightweight and weather-resistant shell with a big, robust sound.
