Drums

Drums are a vital part of every band, as they not only dictate the rhythm but also add to the bass and overall feel of the song. Drums consist of at least one membrane that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a percussion mallet, to produce sound.

Drums are one of the oldest musical instruments found in prehistoric civilizations in every corner of the world. They come in many different shapes and sizes and can be played in a multitude of ways.

Below you will find several articles that were written by our experts in order to make it easier for you to choose the right drum set for you, be it acoustic or electric, but also find the right equipment that will make it easier for you to learn how to play them and get the most out of your drums. You’ll also find several in-depth reviews of some of the most popular drum sets out there.

Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit Review

by Consordini Staff Last Updated July 16, 2020

Alesis is an American-based company which specializes in manufacturing a wide range of electronic musical products. While Alesis offer a wide range of electronic drum sets, they also cater to other musicians with the likes of amplifiers, effects units, audio mixers and audio processors.

In this review we will look at the Alesis Nitro Mesh kit. This electronic drum kit is keenly priced at the entry-level end of the market. In the review we’ll discuss some of the finer points of this drum set and see how it weighs up in both quality and value compared to its competitors.

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The 10 Best Snare Drums 2021

by Consordini Staff Last Updated January 12, 2021

Compiling a review of the best snare drums is a mammoth task. The snare is such an important part of any drum set and in many ways it determines much of the character of the kit. It stands to reason that snare drums come in many shapes and sizes in order to suit many musical applications. There are snares which are best suited to orchestral music, snares for jazz, snares for rock and metal, and so on.

In this review we have selected 10 of the best-sounding snare drums of 2021 along with our opinions as to why exactly these drums are so sought after.

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The 10 Best Electronic Drum Amps / Monitor Speakers 2021

by Consordini Staff Last Updated September 7, 2021

In this review we will discuss some of the best amps for electronic drums in 2021. There are many different monitors out there to choose from, so it’s important that you get the best for your electronic drum set.

The speakers on our list range in price from around $150 to under $500. We will review some of the best electronic drum monitors in all price range and go into detail as to what their pros and cons are. Read on.

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The 10 Best Drumsticks 2021

by Consordini Staff Last Updated January 12, 2021

This article is all about the best drumsticks you can find in 2021 and what makes them so good. There are many drumstick reviews out there but none will go into as much detail and information on the target customer’s needs.

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The 10 Best Drum Mics & Mic Kits 2021

by Consordini Staff Last Updated January 12, 2021

There are a lot of diverse options when it comes to determining the best drum mics to buy. You can choose from many different packs, from single microphones to complete drum mic kits.

There are lots of reviews online which detail the best drum microphone kits or just the individual microphones but in this article we will go into detail as to what you will need and the various different options available. Some packs will supply just one microphone, others will ship with a full set, others will include stands and leads.

Read on for our top choices.

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