A revised version of ex-E&MM staffer Pete Kershaw's electronic percussion system: it uses a hybrid of analogue and digital technology. Review by Paul White.

Electronic Drums

Pick up sticks; the latest electronic kit from Roland doesn't come with its own voices but Nicholas Rowland discovers its MIDI converter may have other uses in the studio.

Drumcheck

Pearl make their first foray into electronic percussion. Bob Henrit was there

Software for BBC Micro

New software for the BBC B and E&MM's analogue and digital percussion modules: it can be used with or without the OMDAC project. Designer Dave Burden describes the system.

Electronic Drum Amplifier

Of the current crop of combo amps designed specifically for electronic percussion, this is one of the most promising. Nigel Lord puts it through its paces.

Pearl DRX-1 Electronic Drums

Pearl's late entry into the electronic drum kit stakes looks like a winner - eight kits can be programmed into its memory.

Ampcheck

Putting the balls back into electronic drums. Messrs Henrit and Francis begin the quest

Roland Electronic Drums

Paul White picks up his sticks and puts Roland’s electronic kit through its paces. Can it hold its head up against some stiff competition?

Simmons 800 Series electronic drums

Simmons’ budget range of new electronic drums

Simmons SDS9 electronic drum kit

Simmon's new drum kit

Another acoustic drum manufacturer gives tradition the thumbs down and goes electronic. Paul White takes an in-depth look at Pearl's first futuristic percussion offering.

Hot percussion news

"Are these electronic kits gonna take over altogether, d'you reckon?" asks Geoff Nicholls.

A preview of a new electronic drum kit that's designed to hit the competition where it hurts.

HitSound Pascal Gabriel Sample CD

Paul Ireson listens to the first of AMG's Producer Series of sample CDs.

Bill Collins' first of his regular looks at the special need of micro-based Rhymists

Beatman Bill and the latest percussive pieces of news

A self-contained analogue drum synth from ultimate Percussion.

Wild man Bill Collins looks at the Simmons SDX system and gives us a few drum patterns to try out

Electronic Drum Kit

Bigger Means Better

Reasons for our increase in cover price.

Or how to get perfectly-timed, programmable fill-ins from a single electronic drum pad. Paul White and another clever piece of design by MPC.

Clap Hands... here comes Roland... build this new, exciting percussion device.