Looks as if major updates are coming for the Zildjian Gen16 AE Cymbals (First reported back in 2011, New Edrums at Winter NAMM 2011!). For those that don’t know, Zildjian Gen16 AE Cymbals are the world first electric acoustic Cymbals. Think electric guitar for cymbals. What’s the major update you ask? Zildjian has developed their Direct Source
Yamaha DTX400 Series eDrum Kits (NEW!)
Pictured above is the newest offering from Yamaha. It’s the Yamaha DTX450K electronic drum kit. The DTX400 series marks new territory for Yamaha. This new kit is built with the beginner in mind. The DTX400 Series comes in two configurations. The DTX450K pictured above and the
Alesis and Apple iPad join forces…Are they?
Can the Apple iPad (or iPad 2 for that matter) be used as an edrum module? I say yes. Two developments have happened that made me believe that now is the time for an iPad base drum module. The first development was the release of the
DIY Pedal Trigger (Similar to FatKat)
This post shows how to turn a standard switch based hi-hat control pedal into a FatKat like trigger type pedal. This trigger should be compatible with all the major module brands (Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, Simmons, and Pearl) The pedal I used for this project is a fairly common pedal show above and can be bought
Yamaha DTX550K Electronic Drum Kit (NEW)
Meet the latest mid level electronic drum kit from Yamaha. The Yamaha DTX550K is a replacement for the Yamaha DTXpress IV. Building on the new technology behind the Yamaha DTX950K this kit offers a new snare drum pad unitizing Yamaha’s textured cellular silicone head technology and a RHH135 2 zone Hi-Hat pad. The module also