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Reviews

Pearl Roadshow Drum Set Review: Every Configuration Compared

A specifications-based look at the Pearl Roadshow drum set: what each configuration includes, how Jazz, Fusion and Rock differ, and who each one suits.

Oct 14, 202612 min read

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Buying Guides

Best Drum Sets for Studio Recording: What Matters and What to Buy

Tuning, heads and the room shape a drum recording more than the price of the kit: here is what to look for in a drum set you plan to record.

Oct 13, 202610 min read

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Buying Guides

How Much Do Drum Sets Cost? Price Ranges for Every Level

Drum sets cost from under two hundred dollars for a kids' kit to several thousand for professional drums: here is what each level costs and what is in the box.

Oct 13, 202615 min read

An electronic drum kit with headphones hanging on a cymbal pad and drumsticks resting on the pads

Buying Guides

Best Electronic Drum Kits for Small Spaces and Apartments

A compact electronic drum kit with a folding rack and mesh pads fits in a bedroom corner: here is what to look for and how to keep floor noise down.

Oct 12, 202611 min read

An electronic drum kit with mesh pads, cymbal pads and a sound module against a white wall

Buying Guides

Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000: What Each Price Step Buys

Mesh pads, a real kick pedal and USB are available well under a thousand dollars: here is what each price step buys and what the listings leave out.

Oct 12, 202611 min read

Drumsticks and headphones resting on the mesh pads of an electronic drum kit, in black and white

Comparisons

Electronic Drum Sets vs Acoustic: Which Should You Choose?

Electronic drums win on noise, space and built-in sounds, while acoustic drums win on feel and live sound: here is how to choose the right kit for your home.

Oct 11, 202617 min read

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Beginner Guides

Cajon Drum Box: The Wooden Box Drum You Sit On, Explained

The wooden box drum you sit on is called a cajon: here is where it comes from, how one box makes bass and snare sounds, and how to play your first beat.

Oct 11, 202610 min read

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Buying Guides

Percussion Plus Drum Sets: Is It a Good Brand and What Can You Buy?

Percussion Plus is an entry-level student drum brand: here is what it sells, what its 5-piece drum set includes on paper and how it compares with rivals.

Oct 10, 202610 min read