Drum Gear

EFNOTE Mini Review Practical Buying Guide Most compact electronic drum kits make the same compromise: they shrink the shells, drop the cymbal quality, and strip out the technology to hit a price point. You end up with something that looks like a drum kit but doesn’t feel like one. EFNOTE built the Mini differently. Same

Sabian HHX Evolution Performance Set Review Practical Buying Guide Dark cymbals that cut. Before HHX, that wasn’t really possible. Most dark cymbals were dark because they were thick and slow, which meant they washed out in a mix and disappeared under a loud band. Sabian figured out how to make a cymbal that’s genuinely dark

Best Sabian Cymbals Ultimate Buying Guide Introduction: Two names come to mind when you think of successful long-standing cymbal companies. Sabian is one of them. They’ve been at the top of the cymbal game for decades, providing so many quality products and having highly successful drummers endorse them. Sabian has some powerful products and we’ve

Best Cymbals for Recording Top 5 Studio Cymbals Introduction: When it comes to recording in a studio, you need to have a top-quality set of cymbals. There are so many aspects that go into the process of recording such as microphones, rooms, and drums. Having a great cymbal set will just make the process of mixing and

Best Drum sets for Metal Metal doesn’t forgive a weak drum sound. The kit has to cut through high-gain guitars, keep up with fast tempos, and hold its own on stages where everything is loud by default. In this guide I’ll walk you through the 5 best drum sets built to handle exactly that. Short

Best Low Volume Cymbals Drums are loud, great for stress relief, not so great for neighbors. That’s where low-volume cymbals come in. Designed to feel like real cymbals but with a quieter sound, they let you practice without disturbing anyone. They’re one of the many ways to make your drums quieter.  We’ll dive into top options

EFNOTE 3B Review Practical Buying Guide Most drummers who want to step into the EFNOTE world look at the 5X price tag and hesitate. The technology is compelling. The acoustic realism is real. But nearly four thousand dollars is a serious commitment for a drummer who isn’t yet sure EFNOTE is their brand. The EFNOTE

Istanbul Agop Traditional Cymbal Set Review Practical Buying Guide   Good cymbals don’t just sound better. They make everything else sound better too. Your drums, your playing, your recordings. It’s the upgrade most drummers put off the longest and regret waiting for the most. The Istanbul Agop Traditional series is where a lot of that

Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbal Pack Review Practical Buying Guide Introduction: The Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbal Pack is made for drummers who want the feel of real cymbals without the noise. Thanks to a perforated alloy design, these cymbals cut volume by up to 80% while still delivering natural rebound and stick response. In