Gear Reviews

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

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Techra Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Sticks: The Ultimate Drumsticks

Techra is an Italian drumstick company that, among a few other music related products, manufactures a patented designed drumstick line made of carbon fiber. Techra says that these sticks could last up to ten times longer than comparable wood sticks…

Brian Hill
Dec 1, 2023

DWe Drum Set: Acoustic-Electronic Drums with Ground-breaking Wireless Technology

As a reader of Modern Drummer, it’s probable that you are well-aware of DW’s venture into the realm of electronic drums, aptly named the DWe Drum Set. DW describes this product as the first-ever wireless acoustic-electronic convertible drumkit. Convertible, meaning…

Jason Mehler
Dec 1, 2023

New and Notable December

Pearl’s New GyroLock Tom Mounts Pearl’s new GyroLock-L tom holder is the first omnidirectional, gearless drum mounting and positioning system made for ultimate adjustability and security. Its solid universal 12mm L-arm offers secure placement from a singular drum key lock…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2023

1928 Ludwig Rialto and 1933 Ludwig Pioneer Trap Kits

The drum set has come a long way from the simple trap kits of the 1920s and 30s. Ironically, many drummers today are returning to these very simple sets for busking (type) gigs, favoring the convenience and ease of packing…

Tim Northup
Nov 1, 2023

Drum Workshop’s New Hybrid Purple Core Shells, Serious Low-End with Serious Durability

Drum Workshop’s John Good has been experimenting for years with a hybrid shell idea that would provide the lowest fundamental tone from a drum shell without sacrificing strength. After much experimenting, he finally succeeded. That prompted DW to send Modern…

By Brian Hil
Nov 1, 2023
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Cymbal Swap: Try Cymbals Before You Buy

If you’ve ever shopped for cymbals, you know that it can be frustrating and expensive to find the perfect cymbal that harmonizes flawlessly with your drum kit and produces the sound you desire. A new service called Cymbal Swap is…

By Jason Mehler
Nov 1, 2023

New and Notable

Lauten Audio Snare Mic  Family-owned microphone maker, Lauten Audio, has announced the release of Snare Mic — a purpose-built FET condenser microphone designed explicitly for use on snare drums. At only 4.2” in size, Snare Mic is optimized for use…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2023

Rick Allen’s Def Leppard Collection

It was a thrill when I got a call from the iconic Def Leppard. They started out in 1976 like countless teenage bands in Sheffield, England. Over 100 million albums later, they are still going strong, selling out stadiums all…

By Donn Bennett
Oct 1, 2023

ddrum SE Flyer Pitstop 4 Piece Shell Pack, Vintage Sparkle, Vintage vibes in a small footprint

Beginning last year, ddrum has offered what they refer to as the “Pitstop” configuration of their SE Flyer line of shell packs. The Pitstop configuration features smaller drum sizes than the original SE Flyer kit, which makes it very compact.…

By Jason Mehler
Oct 1, 2023

New And Notable October 2023

Pearl’s Masters Maple Gum Series drums  When it comes to drumming in the modern recording environment, the Maple/Gum shell combination has a sublime history. Pearl first incorporated this legendary blend on Masterworks drums with the Sonic Select Studio shell recipe.…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2023

Pearl and Drummer Dennis Chambers Create New 10-over 8 Signature Snare.

To be truly great, one must evolve over time. Drumming legend Dennis Chambers took this to heart when considering the transformation of his snare drum sound. Designed for sonic evolution, the new Pearl Dennis Chambers Signature Snare drum employs the…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023

Vic Firth Terra™ Series

Vic Firth’s new series of drumsticks celebrates the natural beauty our earth gifts us in each drumstick we make. Using a proprietary staining process, the unique and beautiful grains are exposed so that no two pairs are alike. Crafted from…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023
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Roland Zenology Pro

For decades, Roland sounds have had a massive influence on music. Our legendary instruments have defined genres like techno, house, rap, trap, and hip hop, and deeply influenced pop, rock, and film music. This long legacy has culminated in the…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023

Latin Percussion Launches New Range of Frame Drums

Latin Percussion continues to develop their collection of world percussion instruments with the introduction of a new range of Frame Drums to include the Tar and Bendir. Based on some of the most ancient musical instruments the new Tar and…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023
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