Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Vic Firth - Modern Jazz Collection
The Modern Jazz Collection is another collaborative effort, but this time the company forwent signatures for simple monikers (MJC1, MJC2, MJC3, MJC4, and MJC5) to increase appeal among all drummers. Let’s check them out! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
Zildjian - K Custom Special Dry Series
Zildjian originally released a limited range of Special Dry series cymbals in 2003, and many drummers flocked to them for their unique mix of quick attack, dark tone, and short sustain. This year, Zildjian revived and redesigned the series to…
Sunhouse - Sensory Percussion Electronic System
The goal for Sunhouse’s super-advanced Sensory Percussion system is to, as much as possible, remove machinery from the experience of performing with electronics. With no buttons to push, pads to strike, or knobs to twist, Sensory Percussion is designed to…
A&F Drum Co. - 4x14 Raw Brass Snare
There’s a new player on the high-end drum scene. The Antoun and Family Drum Company was founded in 2012 in Austin, Texas, and entered the market in early 2016. A&F began as a collaboration between drummer/designer Ramy Antoun (Seal, Black…
Evans - UV1 Drumheads
A new silkscreened coating cured with ultraviolet light for increased consistency and durability. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gibaltar - G Drive Stealth Pedals
Simple, smooth, and powerful options in a sleek black design. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Sabian - Artisan Elite Series Cymbals
A limited range of dry, low-pitched rides and hi-hats from Canada’s top cymbalmaker. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
David Gilmour's Steve DiStanislao
Steve DiStanislao is the drummer of choice for legendary artists such as Crosby, Stills and Nash, Kenny Loggins, Don Felder, and his current employer, David Gilmour. “I tour with many different artists, and I play varying genres,” says Steve. “I…
Add Some Metal!
Searching for new melodic tones to add to your kit? A trip to the local auto scrap yard can open up a world of sounds for any drummer. Here are some ways to introduce voices to your setup using old…
Product Close-Up - Gretsch Gear
The professional-grade Renown series drumset has been very popular among touring, gigging, and session drummers for its combination of classic Gretsch quality, clean and contemporary tone, and competitive price point. For the second-generation version, called RN2, the company incorporated more…
Product Close-Up - Zildjian - Avedis Series Cymbals
Given the great success of the vintage-style Kerope line, which was launched at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show as a tribute to highly coveted Turkish-made K cymbals, it comes as no surprise that Zildjian would do a similar reworking of…
Product Close-Up – Canopus Snare Drums
Canopus is one of the premier boutique drum manufacturers in Japan, specializing in reinventing classic designs from the past and refining contemporary drum construction methods. The Yaiba II series is the company’s foray into a more affordable price point and…
Product Close-Up - Tama Pedals
Tama has introduced the next generation of its Iron Cobra and Speed Cobra pedals with smart enhancements that focus on feel, stability, and sound. The company’s engineers managed to reduce weight in certain key areas while fortifying the pedals’ overall…
Drum Miking 101, Part 1: Single-Microphone Setups (Video)
In this series we’ll look at how to mike a drumset, starting with a single microphone and adding one each time until we arrive at a complete close-mike configuration. The idea behind the series is to help you fully understand…
