Gear & Equipment

Session drummer Simon Barbour's DW Collectors kit is framed by an outdoor stage and a setting sun

I use a range of professional-grade equipment for live performance and recording including acoustic drums & microphones, electronic drums and sample pads. Whatever the sound or aesthetic you need, I can provide it!

Acoustic Drums

  • DW Collectors Series Maple Shells - 10/12/14/14/22in

  • Sabian AAX Cymbals, with a range of splash, crash and rides from 10 to 20 inches

  • Natal 10x8 secondary snare (great for Reggae/DnB/Pop)

  • Single or Double Kick pedal as stylistically appropriate

  • Full set of Shure PG Alta Microphones covering both close mic and overhead usage

Electronic Drums

  • Roland VAD306 with TD-17 Module

  • Single or Double Kick pedal as stylistically appropriate

  • Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface

  • Superior Drummer 3 Production Software

Sample Pad

  • Roland SPD-S

Monitoring

  • Ultimate Ears UE-11 In-Ear Monitors

Simon Barbour's professional grade home recording setup - a Roland VAD-306 kit connected to his DAW and Superior Drummer 3
Simon Barbour's DW Collectors kit and Sabian AAX cymbals ready for performance at an intimate pub gig