If you would like to play the drums, but don’t have the space for a full drum kit you may be interested in a new portable electronic virtual drum kit launched via Kickstarter this month. The HyperDrum ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Electronic drum kits are now a viable alternative to the ...

Music has been a huge part of my life since I was a small boy. I learned how to play drums when I was 7 and then moved on to guitar around the age of 11. So when Alesis sent their press release about ...

Alesis has carved out a powerful position in the ever-growing electronic drum kit market, thanks to an admirable focus on affordability while striving to push features and specs - mesh heads have long ...

What's the best way to make 2008 more musical? That's right: get hold of an affordable electric drum kit. We did, and our office hasn't been the same since. Most people enjoy having a quick bang ...

The concept behind DIY electronic drum kits is fairly simple — small piezoelectric elements are used to generate a voltage when the drumpads are struck. That’s easy enough, but the mechanical design ...

Feb. 15—While electric drums offer some benefits to percussionists, acoustic kits give musicians a different experience. Jeffrey Jones, owner of the Muskogee and Tahlequah branches of Zomac School of ...

In 2008, Rock Band and Guitar Hero exploded, bringing the excitement of musical instruments to millions who might never have picked up sticks or guitar otherwise. So there's never been a better time ...

Key Takeaways Roland’s TD-27KV2 features digital pads with multi-sensor snare technology and Prismatic Sound Modeling that captures acoustic drum nuances Alesis Strata Prime delivers 40GB of factory ...

I grew up playing drums at age 7 and did so for around four years before I moved over to guitar. Back in those days, there were a few electronic drum kits on the market, but it’s safe to say they ...