Back Issue 72: October 2009
Features
Roland TD-4K
The TD-4K enters the highly competitive mid-price market
Yamaha DTX
Like The Godfather, the DTX offers a deal that you should not refuse
Jobeky
A UK custom e-kit builder with some highly innovative ideas
Techtonic
Techtonic provide a low cost solution to entering the e-kit fray
BFD2
Oli Bell dials up so many kits
Accessories
Samplers, triggers, pads and more
Sound Reinforcement
Let there be drums - loud drums
Samson
A budget seven-piece mic set not to be ignored
Yamaha Subkick
Kick the bass, kick it low
Headphones
A selection of stereophonic headwear
Protect & Serve
Rack mounts and road protection
History
E-Volution
Dennis Boxem delivers a comprehensive and enlightening the history of the e-drum
Interviews
Thomas Lang
Mr Lang enthuses about the e-kit
Bill Bruford
Bill Bruford tells Brent about being an early adopter of the e-kit
Omar Hakim
Tracking the evolution of e-drums
Andrew Small
Merging electronic and acoustic perfectly
Get Started
Beginner’s guide
Roland’s clinician Craig Blundell takes you through the basics



