The new guide by musical instruments retailer Sam Ash compares Roland V-Drums and Yamaha DTX electronic kits for beginners, highlighting Roland's quiet dual-ply mesh pads and Yamaha's sound ...

The range-expansion centres around all-new DWe bundles, which are available in four-andfive-piece configurations. For the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Who doesn’t love a bit of “air drumming” when their ...

Anyone sharing a home with a musician will appreciate advances in technology that make for quieter practice. Wearing headphones while playing electronic drums is already a good way to keep the noise ...

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 ...

When writing a song, performing before an audience, or laying down tracks to be at our best, making the music has to “feel” right. For too long, drummers have had to live with a double standard with ...

NAMM 2026: Released in 1980, the TR-808 might be remembered as the device that (eventually) became Roland ’s first classic ...