Ace Argent drummer — hopefully to be contributing to IM in the future - talks about his approach to drumming.

Argent's Ace has a look at this year's drumming hardware.

Cymbalcheck

Smooth and affordable says Bob Henrit

CymbalCheck

Bob Henrit back again with a look at a value-for-money range of Italian cymbals

Cymbalcheck

Bob Henrit tackles all manner of Rudes, Rides and Coloureds

Bob Henrit tours the Zildjian factory, looking at success cymbals

Cymbalcheck

Bob Henrit bashes out a few ballsy numbers

Drumcheck

Eight pads, one reviewer. Bob Henrit puts one over the eight

DrumCheck

Yet more MIDI manipulation, as Bob Henrit explores this trigger to MIDI converter

AccessoryCheck

The ultimate compromise and the way forward for drummers reviewed by Bob Henrit

CymbalCheck

Bob Henrit gets spots before his eyes

DrumCheck

A pad that can be played with feeling takes a few blows from the hand of Henrit

CymbalCheck

Bob Henrit tries out some Turkish delights

DrumCheck

Bob Henrit encounters the latest black box from Uncle Dave — a dedicated drum voice expander for electronic drum kits

Rhythmcheck

£249 buys this little beauty. Bob Henrit, of course, is much cheaper

AmpCheck

A drum amp with a Symbol channel. Bob Henrit logs another innovation from Simmons

DrumCheck

Bob Henrit tries out the latest in a flurry of products from Simmons — a MIDI'ed sampled percussion expander

rubbish bin

What is one? Who has one? How can you get one? All these and more dealt with expertly by Bob Henrit

DrumCheck

The black cat widdles in the white cat's eye: Bob Henrit explains

Accessorycheck

Premier make their stand. Bob Henrit pens his review