From synths and effects to guitar amps and electronic drum kits, Roland is an eminent brand that merges a deep musical heritage with the highest quality products.  Its V-Drum series of electronic drum kits is…

In the world of music production and performance, drum machines have become an essential tool for producers, musicians, and DJs alike.  Full blown drum kits are fine of course – whether electronic or acoustic –…

It’s easy to overlook the importance cymbals play in the overall sound and quality of a drum kit.  In fact, at the budget end of the market, that’s often what drum set manufacturers do. Corners…

Alesis has been producing high quality, affordable products since its formation in 1980 – but it really hit the big time in 1986 with the release of its legendary Midiverb – the world’s first 16-bit…

Electronic drum sets are expensive. The top end kits can easily set you back a couple of grand and it’s important to remember this when we’re foraging around at the budget end of the spectrum….

In drumming circles, Pearl’s appeal, at just about any price point, is that you get a great bang to buck ratio. Always have; always will. Its Export series, for example, is the stuff of legends….

Because we’re at the low end of the drum spectrum here there are inevitable compromises between price and quality. It’s unavoidable.  After all, a decent Zildjan cymbal could cost as much as an entire cheap…