Meinl Mixed Percussion
As you may have noted from my last percussion-based review, I’m no percussionist. Or, at least, I’m an uninspired percussionist anyway. That aside though, I did have some fun with these new, and not so
PDP New Yorker Kit
Small and portable kits have been gaining popularity for some years now and a lot of companies now offer them in one form or another. I also seem to have played quite a few of
DW Pacific Hardware
Ok, so these few pieces weren’t specifically sent for review - at least I don’t think they were - but anyway, I thought I’d do a little write-up on them because after using them for
Mixed Reviews – Muff Kopf, Progressive Metal, Rhythm Frontier
The Muff Kopf An interesting accessory for your bass drum beater, the Muff Kopf resembles a small furry animal; my initial reaction being a Star Trek fan was “It’s a Tribble, but what do I
Sakae Almighty Maple
I have to admit, the name ‘The Almighty’ conjured up several different thoughts for me. I think it’s an interesting choice. My thoughts aside though, the name is a big bold statement. These drums are
Latin Percussion Raw Series
Something a little different this time around. I said I would do this review on the basis that I wouldn’t guarantee how the playing would turn out. That’s because, as it may be evident from
Drum Workshop Pure Oak Drum Kit
DW is venturing into new territory. Aside from the recent Timeless Timber Romanian Oak kit, this is the first time DW has produced anything in oak. And, after spending a little time with this kit,
Behringer Micromon MA400 Monitor Mixer
Monitoring. The need to be able to hear yourself becomes more apparent the more you develop as a musician, and particularly the more you play with other people. The better you can hear yourself and
Alesis Samplepad 4
Its not often something turns up in the post that makes you go ''Awwww..!'' in a new-baby/kitten-on-a-piano type way. Its even more strange when the said item is an electronic percussion instrument. However, this is
Martin France Drums VSTi
Its not often that something comes along that is exactly what you were looking for. VSTi sample libraries have much more commonplace in the last few years – once only a few drummers used them,






