Drums

Snare-drum

The Best Rated Snare Drum of 2024 Review

Few drums are as distinctive and regularly used as the snare, which is why so many drummers hunt for the very best snare drum they can find. Whether they’re looking for something warm and resonant, or something that’ll replicate a ...
Man playing Cajon drum

10 Best Cajon Drums in 2024

The simple Afro-Peruvian percussive box has gained unrelenting popularity since it's modern debut into the Latin and folk music scene and in true Music Critic style, we have gathered the 10 best Cajons in 2024 for critical comparison. The functionality ...
Drum-sticks

The Best Drum Sticks for All Genres in 2024

Percussion is the best. It can enhance music in so many different ways and it's a family of instruments that is very versatile. We're hoping that you will be able to find the best drum sticks, and would also recommend ...
Moukey Steel Tongue Drum

Moukey Mini Steel Tongue Drum

The Moukey mini-Steel Tongue Drum is a really sweet attempt at a traditional tongue drum in an affordable package. It is made from genuine steel, unfortunately, it like many of its miniature market buddies does have a few tonal issues ...
Drumquietly

Best Drum Practice Pads in 2024

Finding the best drum practice pad for your needs is important so that you can practice without worrying about what other people will say. Let's face it, acoustic drums are loud! And even though we as drummers don't have a ...
SX SBX II Stomp Box

SX SBX II Stomp Box

With the rise in popularity of folk and country in the charts, we have seen some Indie and other acoustic fringe groups adopting a stomp-box or Cajon in place of a full drum-kit as it helps provide a rhythm section ...
Drum-heads

Top Drum Heads For Church, Jazz & Metal Genres

Very few things last forever, and drum heads are no exception. It’s probably no surprise that you have to replace them once in a while. But how can you find out what the best drum heads are? It can be ...
Pearl Roadshow RS525SCC706

Pearl Roadshow RS525SCC706

If you are on the lookout for an out of the box ready to play 5-piece drum-kit, you really can't go far wrong with the Pearl roadshow model. They come in four slightly different gig-ready set-ups; the Jazz, the Rock, ...
Drum-throne

The 10 Best Drum Thrones

Most people would say that it’s only kings and queens that sit on thrones, but you as a drummer obviously know better! Many drummers know that what you sit on actually is really important, but some may be surprised to ...
Roland TD-25K-S

Roland TD-25K-S Review

The Roland TD 30 is unfortunately not available at this time, so we've reviewed an alternative, below. The Roland TD-25K-S is a beautiful electronic drum-kit, modeled on the highly sought after Roland TD-30. It features some tremendous integrated additions from ...
Double Bass Pedal

10 Best Double Bass Pedals of 2024

In this ultimate guide to the best double bass pedals in the world, we are going to take a look at the 10 best double bass pedals of 2024, so you can have a serious think about kicking your kick ...
Pearl Drum

Pearl Export EXX725S/C 5 Review

If you asked a non-musician to name a drum manufacturer, then Pearl is the most likely answer they would give you. It is undoubtedly one of the most famous drum makers in the world. And the reason it is so ...
Drum Kit

8 Best Drum Kits of 2024

Today we look at a selection of what we feel are top contenders for the eight best drum kits of 2024. Seasoned drummers probably have a dream kit in their minds, and we would be willing to bet it results ...
Drummer

Best Gifts for Drummers in 2024

Are you looking for gifts for drummers? There are some great options out there for you to buy for the drummer in your life. Of course, sticks are the most obvious choice, but there are also a lot of other ...
Alesis Strike Pro

Alesis Strike Pro Review

The Alesis Strike Pro is the upgraded 11-piece edition of its highly popular Alesis Strike progenitor drum-kit which includes an extra dual-zone tom pad as well as 3 extra dual-zone crash cymbals all with choke functionality. Its aesthetic qualities are ...
Roland TD-25KV

Roland TD-25KV Review

The V-Line series from Roland has a venerated reputation in the drumming community. The high-quality mesh heads, combined with the rubber V-cymbals, offers drummers an electric drum kit that feels as close to an acoustic set as you can get ...
Alesis Surge Mesh Kit

Alesis Surge Mesh Kit Review

Alesis is a ground-breaking company that was established in 1980. It has an excellent reputation for making electronic instruments and music equipment, such as synthesizers, mixing consoles, and studio monitors. But it is electronic drum kits that Alesis is most ...
Alesis Crimson 2

Alesis Crimson II 5-Piece Electronic Drum Kit

The Alesis Crimson II is a next-gen 5-piece model from Alesis' mid-range. Unlike some of the cheaper entry-level kits, Alesis offers the crimson benefits from some of the most popular features from their higher-end products that improve the playability of ...
Sonor AQ2 Martini

Sonor AQ2 Martini Review

Sonor has an amazing heritage when it comes to creating percussion instruments. It has been around since 1875 and Sonor has become the drum kit of choice for a lot of talented, famous drummers, such as Phil Rudd, Samantha Maloney, ...
Alesis Drum Nitro

Alesis DM6 & Nitro Mesh Kit Comparison

The Alesis DM6 kit was one of the best electric drum kits on the market that came at a very low price. It was incredibly popular because of its low price point, as well as offering drummers a module that ...
Roland TD-11K

Roland TD-11K Review

Roland is a Japanese company that was founded in 1972. In the 47 years since its creation, it has come to be renowned for its high-quality electronic musical instruments. Perhaps the most famous range that Roland produce is its V-Drums ...
Alesis DM10 MKII

Alesis DM10X & DM10 MKII Review

The Alesis DM10X kit was an outstanding, studio kit that had over 1,000 sounds to choose from, as well as using Dynamic Articulation – Alesis’s proprietary technology – to give drummers a realistic-sounding kit. The Alesis DM10X was also a ...
Gretsch Drums Catalina CM1-E605-DCB 5

Gretsch Catalina Maple Review

Gretsch has a tremendous reputation that has developed thanks to more than 135 years of high-quality musical instrument production. Musicians of all types love Gretsch, whether they are an electric guitarist, a banjo player, or a mandolin player. But drummers ...
Person playing drums

The Best Low Volume Cymbals in 2024

This week, for the sake of mastering our skills at neighbor-friendly and non-damaging levels, we have researched some of the best low volume cymbals on the market to find a practice set that won't leave a ringing in your ears ...
Best Electronic Drum Set

10 Best Electronic Drum Sets of 2024

Every budding or seasoned musician needs the best electronic drum set they can afford. Whether it's a Roland or a Yamaha, it's important to know the key details of each product before you decide on a final purchase. The greatest ...