Cable snake alternative

One of the most divisive recent innovations has been the DB25 cable snake for drum modules. When we first encountered the connector on a Roland module, we questioned its wisdom. After all, it limited the positioning of drums because the cables were different lengths and allocated to particular drums and cymbals. Of course, you can get around that with readily available cable extenders. But the real concern was about what would happen if one cable got damaged. With traditional cabling, if you break one, it’s easily and cheaply replaced. But if you break one of the 10 strands in the multicable, that’s it! You’re stuffed. These concerns have not stopped the DB25 tidal wave, and almost all of the “non-pro” […]