Tag: ddrum

Gear

ddrum5 confirmed

ddrum has confirmed the imminent release of a new drum module, the ddrum5, developed in collaboration with Bengt Lilja. Lilja contributed greatly to the development of the ddrum4 in the early 90s and, more recently, created the 2box brand. The new module, seen at NAMM, appears to be a modified version of the latest DrumIt3 module with custom sounds. “More than just an upgrade on previous models, the ddrum5 will be a completely new system leveraging cutting-edge technology and production techniques to provide next-level experience when it comes to audio performance, sample dumps, and playback features,” ddrum says in a statement. “This renewed collaborative promises to bring a versatile, feature-rich ddrum5 electronic drum system to continue the brand’s industry lead […]

Performance

How I Use E-drums: Sylvain Cottet

French Pink Floyd tribute band drummer Sylvain Cottet has been using e-drums for decades. I started playing drums at 15 and started performing in small concert halls around the age of 22 in the late ‘80s. I had the chance to play in France, Europe and in the eastern United States between New York city and Boston. I also taught for 25 years. I like and play a lot of different styles, but I especially prefer anything related to ‘70s and ‘80s grooves. I particularly enjoy playing Pink Floyd music in the footsteps of Nick Mason. In the same spirit, I love Jimmy Cobb with Miles Davis, Howard Grimes with Al Green, Phil Rudd with AC/DC, Topper Headon with The […]

Gear

ddrum adds percussion pad

ddrum has added an electronic percussion pad to its product line-up. The new NIO Electronic Percussion Pad is billed as having “the capabilities of a fully functioning electronic drum kit”. It has nine isolated rubber pads and comes pre-loaded with 30 preset kits, including five ddrum kits; 20 user kits; and hundreds of built-in sounds. Additionally, you have the option to utilise 512 MB of storage for loading your own sample drum kits, sounds, or loops via USB (Type-B) output. The NIO also has two built-in inputs for external drum triggers or pads. The front panel controls on the NIO are simple and streamlined. Two dials, one on each side of the panel, allow for volume control as well as […]

Gear

ddrum offers $350 mesh kit

ddrum has set a new pricepoint for mesh head kits with its new E-Flex electronic drum set. Designed for drummers looking for an affordable and quiet practice kit with a small footprint, the ddrum E-Flex drum set features responsive mesh heads, Double Bass Mode and ddrum’s popular black and red aesthetic. E-Flex’s Double Bass Mode allows players to use the hi-hat controller as a second bass drum, which is perfect for players looking to master their double-bass patterns on a budget. In addition, the set has a dual-zone snare pad for realistic performance, 12 preset drum kits for a wide array of sounds, and an onboard electronic metronome. The kit includes three 6” mesh toms, a 6” dual-zone snare, three […]