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12 ways to make your electronic drum set sound better
By Tom Bradley last updated
Our guide to enhancing your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades

"The full-size 20” cymbal actually flexes and shimmers when struck, which feels fantastic under-stick": EFnote Pro review
By Tom Bradley published
EFnote’s flagship stage-worthy e-kit offers some interesting functionality and a huge range of configurations

“This is a kit that will literally grow with them for those early years of playing”: Alesis Debut review
By Tom Bradley published
An affordable e-kit from Alesis that’s just for kids

10 reasons to buy an electronic drum set
By Chris Corfield last updated
From quieter practice to flexible sounds, here's why an electronic drum kit is the perfect alternative to acoustic drums

How to set up an electronic drum set
By James Farmer last updated
Our step-by-step guide to unboxing, building and optimising your electronic drum kit

Acoustic vs electronic drum kits: which is better for beginner drummers?
By Ronan Macdonald last updated
Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide

Watch Mike Portnoy learn to play Tool Pnuema before challenging Danny Carey to play Dream Theater's The Dance of Eternity
By Stuart Williams published
Two prog-metal titans collide as Portnoy attempts the 12-minute epic from 2019's Fear Inoculum in one of Drumeo's most difficult challenges to date

“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer
By Stuart Williams published
It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock
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