Drum Gear

Roland TD-07KV2 Review Expert Review · 2026 The Roland TD-07KV2 is the bigger of Roland’s two new TD-07 kits: larger V-Drums 3 Series mesh pads, two crashes and a real kick tower around the proven TD-07 module. Here’s what $1,099 gets you, how it compares with the TD-07DMK2 and the original TD-07KV, and who should

EFNOTE PRO 501 Review Owner-Data Review · 2026 The EFNOTE PRO 501 is the first EFNOTE kit built to replace a drum mic rig. It sends 12 mixed, EQ’d channels straight to the sound desk, from a kit that owners say plays like real birch drums. We gathered what owners, a professional drummer-reviewer and a

Best Zildjian Cymbals:6 Picks Ranked by a Drum Teacher Drum teacher Brett Clur picks the best Zildjian ride, hi-hats, crash, china and cymbal packs, with an honest verdict and the one catch each one hides. Short answer The best Zildjian cymbals for most drummers are the K Custom Dark Cymbal Pack (9.7/10): four matched, dark

Best Double Bass Pedals:7 Pedals Tested & Ranked Drum teacher Brett Clur played 7 double pedals on a real kit to find the best for every budget and style, with an honest verdict and the one catch each pedal hides. Short answer The best double bass pedal for most drummers is the DW MDD Machined

Best Electronic Drum Sets: 9 Kits Tested & Ranked I’ve played more than 25 electronic kits in my studio to build this guide to the best e-drums for every budget, with an honest verdict on each, the flaw it hides, and the best place to buy it. Quick Recommendations Jump to What You Need 9

Best EFNOTE Electronic Drum Sets If you’ve already landed on EFNOTE, you’ve done the hard part.You’ve figured out that this brand builds the most acoustically honest electronic drum kits on the market. Real 6-ply birch shells. Full acoustic dimensions. Cymbals with actual weight. A design philosophy built by engineers who spent 20 years at Roland

EFNOTE 3X Review Practical Buying Guide If you’ve spent any time researching high-end electronic drum kits, you’ve probably come across EFNOTE and wondered whether it actually lives up to the hype. The brand was founded by ex-Roland engineers, which immediately tells you these aren’t people who stumbled into the electronic drum market. The 3X is

Best Headphones for Electronic Drums If you play electronic drums, a high-quality pair of headphones is essential to truly hear the detail and dynamics of your kit. Unlike acoustic drums, electronic kits rely on sound modules, so the right headphones can make a huge difference in how your playing feels and sounds. Whether you’re practicing,

Best Church Drum Sets for Worship Music Long gone are the days when drums in church was a taboo topic. Nowadays, almost every church is kitted out with a drum kit. Worship music has drum parts in all its forms, meaning as a church, you’re going to need a good kit. There are a few

Best Intermediate Drum Sets You’ve outgrown your first kit. Your technique has developed, your ear has gotten better, and the gear you started on is starting to hold you back. This guide covers the 5 best intermediate drum sets for players ready to make that jump, from beginner drum sets to something that actually matches