Pearl Vision Birch VBX 5-piece Drum Kit By Mark Hutchins B ack in the “good old days,” drum recording came down to two options: plunk down your cash and capture those drum sounds accu- rately, in a tuned studio environment; or plug in a couple of microphones in your garage or basement and hope for the best. While there were quality exceptions to the rule, the garage/basement option usually paled in comparison to the more expensive studio approach. That’s not necessarily the case anymore; welcome to the “new good old days” of drum recording! Studio-quality digital recorders fit on laptop computers now, and everything from pro-grade mics and inter- faces to top-quality acoustic treatments are available to everyone — not just to the commercial producers. Whether you’re using a desktop-based bedroom studio or working in a dedicated facility, you have the power to make those drum tracks sound fantastic. But, which drums suit your setup the best? Let’s look at a few options. Kicking It Old School There’s nothing like the sound of a great drummer on a well-tuned, quality acoustic kit. The sounds are organic, the dynamics are alive, and there’s a visceral rush that comes from the moving air. If you have a suit- able room that’s big enough to comfortably handle a full-sized kit (and agreeable neighbors), then you’re in business! The sky’s the limit for your kit choices here; you can set up everything from a Yamaha Recording Custom-based kit to a setup based around TAMA Starclassic Performer shells to a great-sounding but lower-priced kit, such as the Pearl Vision Birch. If you’re fortunate to have ample room, however, then you’ll need to properly outfit it with the right acoustic treatment. Otherwise, you won’t get the most out of your kit (or your drummer)! A smaller room that’s well isolated (i.e., sonic reflections are kept to an absolute minimum) can still produce killer drum tracks, but you’ll need to add the room ambience inside your DAW. Fortunately, there are several incredible convolution reverbs and other space-making effects available, including Lexicon’s MX200 and TC Electronics’ M3000. Several prominent producers and engineers actually prefer “dead” rooms, because they allow for more control over the drum tracks once they’ve been recorded. Choosing the Right Drums for Your Studio to make those drum tracks sound fantastic. But, which drums suit your prominent producers and engineers actually prefer dead rooms, because they allow for more control over the drum Pea P rl V Vision B Birch VB VBX 5-pi iece Dr rum Kit t setup the best? Let’s look at a few options. tracks once they’ve been recorded.
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Pearl Vision Birch VBX
5-piece Drum Kit
By Mark Hutchins
Back in the “good old days,” drum recording came down to two options: plunk down your cash and capture those drum sounds accu-rately, in a tuned studio environment; or plug
in a couple of microphones in your garage or basement and hope for the best. While there were quality exceptions to the rule, the garage/basement option usually paled in comparison to the more expensive studio approach. That’s not necessarily the case anymore; welcome to the “new good old days” of drum recording! Studio-quality digital recorders fi t on laptop computers now, and everything from pro-grade mics and inter-faces to top-quality acoustic treatments are available to everyone — not just to the commercial producers. Whether you’re using a desktop-based bedroom studio or working in a dedicated facility, you have the power to make those drum tracks sound fantastic. But, which drums suit your setup the best? Let’s look at a few options.
Kicking It Old School
There’s nothing like the sound of a great drummer on a well-tuned, quality acoustic kit. The sounds are organic, the dynamics are alive, and there’s a visceral rush that comes from the moving air. If you have a suit-able room that’s big enough to comfortably handle a full-sized kit (and agreeable neighbors), then you’re in business! The sky’s the limit for your kit choices here; you can set up everything from a Yamaha Recording Custom-based kit to a setup based around TAMA Starclassic Performer shells to a great-sounding but lower-priced kit, such as the Pearl Vision Birch. If you’re fortunate to have ample room, however, then you’ll need to properly outfi t it with the right acoustic treatment. Otherwise, you won’t get the most out of your kit (or your drummer)!
A smaller room that’s well isolated (i.e., sonic refl ections are kept to an absolute minimum) can still produce killer drum tracks, but you’ll need to add the room ambience inside your DAW. Fortunately, there are several incredible convolution reverbs and other space-making effects available, including Lexicon’s MX200 and TC Electronics’ M3000. Several prominent producers and engineers actually prefer “dead” rooms, because they allow for more control over the drum tracks once they’ve been recorded.
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Be Prepared
If you tend to work within a particular style or genre, you’re well served to have a quality kit at the ready in your studio — or, at the very least, the essentials. Having cymbals, snare drums, and even stands and sticks on hand can mean the difference between a smooth session and a time-wasting trip to the music store. You’re wise to be prepared for clients (or even bandmates) who show up well rehearsed but woefully under-equipped. A great snare is absolutely essential; that’s why we carry a range of quality snares, including TAMA’s BB146 Bill Bruford Signature, DW’s Bamboo snare, Pearl’s Reference Series snare, and Yamaha’s Brass Nouveau SD-4455, to name just a few. Add our selection of astounding Zildjian cymbals and top-fl ight hardware from Pearl, TAMA, DW, and Yamaha, and you’ll fi nd the essential elements you need, right here at Sweetwater!
Electronic Kits, for Day or Night Drumming
What if your neighbors aren’t so fond of those late-night sessions? What if you lack a good-sounding space? And what if one kit just isn’t enough? There’s one elegant answer to all three of these questions: the electronic drum kit. No longer confi ned to artifi cial-sounding New Wave beats, today’s plugged-in kits offer astonishingly realistic sounds — and plenty of them. The brand-new Roland TD-20SX kit, for instance, offers up over 900 drum sounds and has 100 different kits onboard! Playability has also improved by leaps and bounds; many modern electronic kits offer tunable heads that give you the responsive feel of an acoustic kit, with great-playing cymbal pads to match — as evidenced by the Alesis DM 10 ProKit. Imagine being able to rehearse and record an incredible variety of drum kits, any time of the day or night, even in your garage! Plus, a number of these cool kits let you add realistic ambience to the drums, so you can dial in the perfect-sounding kit, in a great room — and plug it straight into your recorder.
Because these kits offer so many sounds, you can create everything from thundering rock foundations to percussion elements for acoustic-based music. Players can tailor these kits to their personal styles and tastes. If the performers prefer to cut tracks live in the same room, they can play their best, without fear of instruments or vocals bleeding into the drum tracks.
Great Sound from Tight Spaces
If you’re working from a desktop setup, in a room that’s used for more than just recording, then you probably won’t leave your gear set up. An electronic kit is ideal for this situation. Compact kits such as the Roland HD-1 and Yamaha’s DTXPLORER are designed with limited space in mind, but they sound fantastic. These kits are very lightweight and store away easily.
Which drum kit works best for your particular setup? Take into account the size and sound of your room, the needs of you and
your clientele, and your own personal taste. And remember that our Sales Engineers are here to help you fi nd the perfect kit. Call us today and get yours!
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What Else Do You Need?Remember to add quality hardware — includ-ing a throne, a snare, a snare stand, a kick pedal, and cymbal stands — to your drum package! You’ll also want to pick out the cymbals that work best for your style. We carry quality stands, pedals, thrones, and cymbals from Pearl, DW, Yamaha, and Zildjian, at great prices. If you want to amplify that electronic kit, then you’ll want the right tool for the job. We’ve got dedicated speaker systems, such as Roland’s PM-30 and PM-01, as well as an array of quality small-format PA systems that double as live rigs. And don’t forget the sticks! Call us today!
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SCB2FS57BK 5-pc Kit, Raven Black ........List $164999 $99999
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Acoustic Drums
Stage Custom Birch5-piece Birch Drum Kit with Hardware
For those of us on tighter budgets, Yamaha presents the super-affordable, high-quality Stage Custom Birch drum kit. The birch shells offer low fundamental tones, for thick and punchy drum sounds that drummers love. Like many of Yamaha’s higher-end kits, this drum kit is constructed using diagonal seams, for thin shells, superior tone, and increased longevity. Yamaha chose to fi nish the Stage Custom Birch drum kit in a high-gloss lacquer that allows the shells to vibrate freely, adding to the great sound and sustain of this affordable kit. Unlike a shell pack, the Stage Custom Birch drum kit comes with a snare, two cymbal stands, a hi-hat stand, and a kick pedal. Just add your favorite cymbals, and this kit is ready to rock!
Forum FZ5-piece Poplar Drum Kit
A stellar drum kit for beginners! Though most 5-piece kits only include the drums, the Forum FZ gives you a set of cymbals, a throne, drumsticks, and even a kit setup video, combining Pearl quality with serious budget-friendly value. This kit features Poplar Forum drum shells with a special joint, for warmth, richness, and uniform vibration — offering a tonality usually reserved for more expensive drums. You also get a hardware pack, so you’ll have everything you need to sit down and play your new drum kit.
A Series Original Formula Cymbals
The A Series are for drummers who are seeking out the classic Zildjian sound that has graced countless live stages and studio recordings. These cymbals are extremely responsive to your individual touch, but they can really produce volume if you so desire. Available cymbals in the A Series include hi-hats, splashes, rides, and crashes of different thicknesses and decays. These are very versatile cymbals and are widely regarded as the most popular in the world, and there’s good reason why!
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Imperialstar Basic Outfi tTAMA Sound from an Affordable Complete Kit
It’s all here! From the great-sounding snare, toms, and kick drum to the cymbals to the hardware, the Imperialstar Basic Outfi t gives you a complete drum kit that’s ready to play — it even includes a kick pedal and a throne! And though it’s amazingly affordable, this kit gives you the kind of build quality and sound you expect from TAMA. Now,
you can enjoy a big-time playing experience without spending big-time bucks! Call us and fi nd out more!
A Custom SeriesBrilliant-fi nish Cymbals
An alternative to the classic Zildjian sound! Developed with Vinnie Colaiuta, the A Custom Series cymbals are created using rotary hammering techniques. These cymbals have light to medium weights, with sounds that are perfect for modern music. There are several models to choose from, including quality hi-hats, splashes, rides, crashes, and Rezo crashes.
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Reference SeriesYou Get Select Tonewoods for Each Shell Plus a Free Tom!
This is cool. Rather than make all the drums out of the same wood, Pearl used the best woods for each particular drum sound to create the ultimate Reference Series. And you won’t believe how awesome the result is. The 10" tom shell is a 2-ply birch/4-ply maple combination, while the 12" tom shell is entirely maple. For a bigger low-frequency response, the 16" tom has a 4-ply mahogany/2-ply maple confi guration, and the kick sports 6-ply mahogany/2-ply maple construction. You even get a bonus 14" fl oor tom with the Scarlet Fade (shown) version! We’ve also got 4-piece shell packs available in Rootbeer Fade and Natural Maple.
Starclassic Maple4-piece Maple Shell Pack
Maple shells give you the classic tonal range and resonance you want for great sound onstage and in the studio. The TAMA Starclassic Maple 4-piece shell pack gives you the classic sound and pro-level reliability you know you’ll get from TAMA drums, and it looks great, to boot! The combination of warmth and attack makes this shell pack a very versatile performer, as it slides from one musical genre to the next, with ease. The Starclassic Maple uses die-cast zinc hoops because of their greater density and consistent shape, both of which aid in tuning consistency.
Through the merging of two tonewoods, the Starclassic Performer shell pack gives you a very versatile — and very powerful — sound. These shells are built with birch outer shells for brightness and with bubinga on the inner shells for warmer tones; the resulting sound is big and punchy, with a focused attack. Like other members of the Starclassic family, the Starclassic Performer uses die-cast zinc hoops for tuning stability and resonance. The aluminum mounting hardware gives drummers the fl exibility to position the toms closer together for greater playing comfort and truer shell resonances, resulting in better overall tone. If you’re looking for a sound to set you apart from the crowd, then these birch/bubinga shells provide a great place to start!
“Based on Masterworks craftsmanship and attention to detail, these drums are revolutionary. The combination of tonal woods and bearing edges makes a signifi cant difference in sound. The bass drums alone sound like nothing I’ve ever heard. On top of that, the fi nish work is outstanding.”— Kyle Manship, Sales Engineer, Ext. 1360
NEW!NEW!K Custom and K SeriesJazz-voiced Cymbals
Zildjian’s K Custom Series cymbals are crafted for modern jazz tones but easily adapt to any style of music. Known for excellent stick defi nition and warm tones, these cymbals have amazing versatility and a unique tonality that drummers love.
The K Series cymbals easily swing from mellow to intense, covering a wide range of tonal territory. In fact, their versatility has made them a popular choice for drummers in all genres.
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Acoustic Drums
Eco-X ProjectBig Sound from Eco-friendly Woods
The environmentally friendly Eco-X Project shell pack gives your sound a big impact while reducing the impact on the earth. The Eco-X Project uses hybrid bamboo/birch shells, which provide the big sound and resonance you’d expect from a DW Collector’s Series kit. You get great high-end attack, while DW’s X-Shell technology provides ample low-frequency response. The patented STM (Suspension Tom Mount) system allows drums to vibrate freely for maximum resonance. To give drummers even more control over their sound, DW created its patented True-Pitch rod system, with tension rods featuring 10/32 threads for a more exacting tuning process.
Recording CustomPerfect for Recording
Built from the ground up for recording, the Recording Custom 5-piece shell pack is constructed of 100% birch from northern Japan, with a 7-ply kick drum and 6-ply tom shells. Using birch shells provides low fundamental tones and offers warm, punchy tones, with a good balance of attack and sustain. Yamaha used a springless casing design on their tuning lugs, for noise-free control — a real plus in a studio recording environment. Drums are mounted using Yamaha’s famous YESS mounts, a proprietary system that minimizes the sonic impact the hardware has on the resonance of the shells.
Absolute Maple Nouveau Magnifi cent Maple Tone
Maple shells produce warm, full-bodied tones with nice attack, and the Absolute Maple Nouveau incorporates premium maple shells with staggered diagonal seams. What’s more, Yamaha’s Air Seal Steam process ensures the drum shell is round and of uniform thickness, for premium tone. The inside of each drum is fi nished with Yamaha’s exclusive “Vintage” fi nish. This fi nish protects the wood from moisture without restricting the shells’ vibration. The Absolute Maple Nouveau uses YESS hardware, so the shells freely resonate.
Z3 SeriesMade-to-rock Cymbals
When Zildjian unleashed the Z3 Series, it was all about one thing: giving you ground-shaking rock cymbals to shake up your tonal expeditions. And that’s just what you get: an awesome combination of power, projection, and playability. The Z3 Series features nearly any kind of hard-hitting cymbal you’re looking for. They’re perfect for beginners, perfect for pros.
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FX Series ZIL-BELPut New Life into Your Kit, with These Effect Cymbals
Want a quick, easy way to add a unique touch to your drum kit’s sound? The FX Series ZIL-BEL cymbals are available in two sizes (6" and 9.5") and offer drummers an effects cymbal that lets them stand out in the crowd. Whether you choose the large ZIL-BEL for lower-pitched accent tones or the small ZIL-BEL for brighter, more musical tones, your drums will take on a totally unique sound that will be instantly recognizable. Mount regularly for more conventional sounds or invert for really special sounds. This cymbal is a perfect addition to a drum kit, for any style of music.
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B1330 PiccoloAdd Unique Snare Character to Your Kit
Distinctively bright! ht! Need a colorful alternative toyour traditional snare sound? Pickk up this fantasticpiccolo! The B1330 Piccoloboasts a 1.6mm brass shell anda high-pitched sound that will absolutely punch through any mix. Whether used as aneffect snare or your main snare, the B1330 Piccolo will produce a backbeat that always shines through, onstage and in the studio!and in the studio !
Bamboo SnareRich-sounding Snare
Harsh snare drum tones can leave Hyou cold. Warm up your kit with this ydeliciously rich-sounding d BambooSnare from DW! It’s got the snap you need plus the woody warmth you’llnlove. The Bamboo Snare features an love. The Bll
all-maple center section and heavy-duty brass top and bottom bands.
UCA1450B UltracastMetal-shell Power Plus Plenty of Warmth
Best of both worlds! The UCA1450B Ultracastgives you the powerful sound of a metal shell, while its thick aluminum construction actually makes it sound very warm as well! This snare’s3mm aluminum shell is fi nished in classy black. Its precision-milled bearing edges allow for easier dges allow for easier tuning, since the drumhead is perfectly seated!
BB146 Bill Bruford SignatureProg Pioneer’s Deep Signature Snare
Big and lively! Cut through any combo with the deep BB146 Bill Bruford Signature snare drum! Its got a 6"-deep maple/birch/maple shell, fl anged hoops, and an unusual Black Metallic Sandblast fi nish.
Brass Nouveau SD-4455Big Sound, Excellent Balance
Bold, balanced, and brassy!Make yourself heard with thisbrass-shelled Yamaha snare!The balanced-sounding Brass Nouveau SD-4455s Nouveau SD 4455 provides the provides thevolume you need to cut through, plus it offers a warm,balanced character you’ll love.
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HP900PS Iron Cobra Kick Ped with PG ......List $25499
9300The Perfect Snare Stand for Double-pedal Setups
DW’s 9300 snare stand ’s basket is offset, giving you optimum positioning when using double pedals. You also get a big basket-adjustment knob, and you can remove the basket from the tilter, for quick snare changes. The more affordable 5300 features a memory-lock tube joint and a tilter with fi ne-adjustment capability.
SS 940Double-braced Snare Stand
The SS 940 is a heavyweight double-braced snare stand that’s designed to stay in place for even the most intense performances. It features four arms for stability, as well as a ball-and-socket design for making quick height adjust-ments. You also get very accurate tilt-adjustment capability . All feet are rubber wrapped to prevent slipping and scratching the fl oor.
S900Built Tough, Priced Right!
The Pearl S900 double-braced snare stand is beefy enough to stand up to hard playing, while its Uni-Lock tilting system gives you the precision adjustment you need to position your snare right where you want it. Features such as large rubber feet, no-rattle tubes, and die-cast stop locks help the S900 give you the performance you need to play your best.
HS70WNDouble-braced Snare Stand
Here’s a rugged, gig-worthy stand! Among the TAMA HS70WN snare stand’s professional complement of features is a Quick-Set Tilter. This toothless tilter holds position with the friction of six metal disc plates, instead of traditional gears, so you can adjust it, then secure it at any angle. For improved resonance, the HS70WN also has TAMA’s Escape Claws, which decouple the drum from the basket arms.
DS 550Single-braced Drum Throne
The affordable Yamaha DS 550 is single braced and combines lightweight convenience with the reliability you’d expect from Yamaha. The DS 840 drum throne is weighted and double braced, with a round seat and a thick pad for comfort and stability. The DS 950 square-seat throne offers plenty of support and surface area for active drummers.
HT741 Comfortable and Tough
Finding a balance between the comfort of a round seat and the playability of a saddle-style seat, the HT741 allows for unimpeded thigh movement — even during rapid double-bass patterns. As for the base, there’s a stable 4-leg tetrapod, and the backrest is height adjustable and tiltable. The HT730 provides the same support, just without the backrest.
P-3002DSmooth Dual-kick Pedal
Using bearings designed for skateboards, the P-3002D has amazingly low friction, making this one of the fastest double-kick pedals around. It converts from a shortboard to a longboard via four screws under the footplate.
P2002CDual-kick Drum Pedal
The P2002C comes with four different cams, which allow you to customize the response speed of the beater when you hit the pedal. Another cool feature is the 3-position PowerShifter, which lets you fi ne-tune the power and feel of the pedal.
5000AD3Quality Kick Drum Pedal
A single-pedal version of the 5002AD3 (above), the 5000AD3 offers up blazing-fast drive, with surprising sensitivity. Plus, it features DW’s Tri-Bearing system, which allows for smooth movement.
5002AD3A Dual-kick Pedal That’s Built for Speed
The DW 5002AD3 kick pedal’s Accelerator drive system allows for maximum velocity and excellent sensitivity. It also has a dual-side-adjusting hoop clamp, a 101 two-way beater, and spurs.
HP900PSResponsive Kick Pedal
The HP900PS gives you an incredibly smooth and fast response, as the Cobra Coil quickly returns the footboard to its original position . The HP900PSW dual-kick version is also available.
FP 7210ARoad-tough Kick Drum Pedal
The Yamaha FP 7210A is a single-chain-drive kick drum pedal with a horizontal frame brace and a beater-angle adjustment. It’s competitively priced and built to last!
P-900Reliable and Affordable Kick Pedal
The P-900 single-chain kick pedal is equipped with an aluminum die-cast wheel for smooth feel and consistent power — perfect for any style of music!
Pearl’s BC-900 boom cymbal stand — a part of Pearl’s Musikmesse International Press Award-winning 900 series — is the professional drummer’s choice! That’s not only because it’s extremely rugged and reliable — ready to withstand daily load-ins and load-outs — but also because the onboard boom, the UltraGrip wingnuts and wingbolts, and the Uni-Lock tilter let you easily position your cymbal into place. For the same kind of sturdy double-braced design, but without the boom arm, Pearl also offers the C-900. This straight cymbal stand also boasts the Uni-Lock cymbal tilter, for fl exible cymbal positioning.
HC74BWNTour-grade Boom Cymbal Stand
Here’s a rugged boom cymbal stand! The TAMA HC74BWN is ready to stand up to the professional’s needs, without taking a huge bite out of your budget! Its Quick-Set Tilter is a much-appreciated feature, as it lets you infi nitely adjust it to any angle you want. Its boom arm converts to a straight cymbal stand, if you fi nd yourself in space-cramped quarters. There’s a detachable counterweight onboard. For the same strength and convertability, just without the counterweight, the HC73BWN is available. Finally, for a sturdy straight-arm stand, TAMA offers the rugged HC72WN.
9710Heavy-duty Straight Cymbal Stand
Ideal for gigging and recording! DW’s double-braced 9710 is a sturdy straight cymbal stand. It features accurate memory locks on the tube joints and on the tripod leg assembly, to minimize setup time. What’s more, plastic tube insulators inside the tubing help to avoid rattle when you have drum microphones set up. Its maximum seat height is 65". If you want the same design, just with an adjustable boom arm, then choose DW’s 9700. Its maximum cymbal-seat height is 88". Both feature the Techlock secondary drum-key locking system, designed to safeguard against slippage when transporting or playing your kit.
5700Durable-yet-lightweight Straight/Boom Stand
DW’s 5700 straight/boom cymbal stand offers up the professional features you need while maintaining a manageable weight of 10.8-lbs. Thanks to its integrated Memory Lock system on all tube joints, the 5700 offers quick and precise setup — each and every time. Beyond that, you can make minute tweaks, when necessary, using the 5700’s Fine Tooth Tilter.
The base of the 5700 has a sturdy double-based tripod design for stability. The stand’s maximum cymbal seat height is 69".
H-900Rugged and Affordable Hi-hat Stand
Both fast and responsive, ready to take the punishment your playing demands! As a member of Pearl’s MIPA award-winning 900 series hardware, the H-900 features many of the same components as Pearl’s fl agship stands. The H-900’s UltraGrip wingnuts and wingbolts let you use your drumsticks for loosening, while its die-cast pipe joints lock for memory positioning. It features a direct-pull drive, a standard clutch, and extra-large nonslip rubber feet. Onboard SureStruts prevent problems with squeaks and lateral wobble.
9500TBHeavy-duty 2-leg Hi-hat Stand
Here’s a premier 2-leg hi-hat stand, featuring DW’s patented Double Eccentric Cam! This feature increases the footboard sensitivity in relation to cymbal movement, allowing for an even faster and more responsive playing feel. Beyond that, the 9500TB features DW’s Infi nitely Adjustable Locking Spring Tension, so you can precisely adjust it to offset the weight of the top cymbal, customizing its feel. If you need a high-quality remote hi-hat stand, then DW’s 9502LB is just the ticket.
5500TLDouble-braced Hi-hat Stand
DW has a pro hi-hat stand for every application! The 5500TL is a medium-duty 9.2-lb., 2-leg stand, which supports playing heights between 30" and 42", depending on your hi-hat. Both the 5500TL and the 5500TD, its heavier-duty 2-leg counterpart, feature DW’s patented Folding Spring-release Footboard, offering released spring tension for improved mechanical reliability. The 5500TD supports 28"–42" heights and weighs 11.7 lbs. The single-braced 5500L is a 3-leg, medium-duty hi-hat stand. All offer integrated memory locks on all tube joints.
HS-740AAffordable Single-braced Hi-hat Stand
The sturdy and smooth HS-740A is an affordable medium-weight hi-hat stand that’s single braced for light weight, without sacrifi cing stability. It features rotating legs and a chain drive.
Alternatively, the lightweight and compact HS-650A is great for begin-ners or casual players. It’s single braced for lightweight portability, when you take it to jam in your friend’s garage or out to rock onstage.
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Electronic Drums & Percussion
TD-12SV Enjoy an Incredibly Natural Playing Experience
This kit brings you the stunning sound of the popular TD-20S, in a more affordable package that’s built to work well in a range of playing environments. The V-Stage TD-12SV kit includes mesh tom and snare pads, for a very natural-playing feel, while the free-fl oating hi-hat gives you incredibly realistic response. This kit’s TD-12 sound module gives you 50 kits, 560 sounds, and 262 backing tracks. You can even edit your favorite drum sounds to your taste! The TD-12SV also provides 12 dual-trigger inputs, allowing you to expand the kit
to suit your needs, while its sturdy MDS-12 drum stand provides a sturdy platform, complete with cables built right into the stand for making easy connections and for a clean look.Specs: TD-12 module • 3 x PD-85 • 1 x PD-105 • KD-85• 3 x Y-12R/C • VH-11
TD-9SX5-piece V-Tour Kit with Mesh V-Pads
Whether you’re a drumming pro or just want to sound like one, the TD-9SX has what you need — all in a well-laid-out package, with a sturdy drum rack included. The “nerve center” of this kit is the TD-9 module, which gives you tons of excellent drum sounds and real audio songs. Scope Mode and Quick Record/Play functions give you great tools for practice and performance, and the built-in USB port works great for playing along with WAV fi les. The TD-9SX’s dual-trigger mesh snare and tom pads give you an incredibly natural, responsive playing experience, and the cymbal and hi-hat pads are easy to position to your tastes. Specs: TD-9 module • 3 x PD-85 • 1 x PD-105 • 1 x CY-5 • 1 x CY-8 • 1 x CY-12R/C • 1 x KD-8 • 1 x FD-8
FEATURES• TD-20X module with 100 internal kits
and over 900 sounds• Dual-trigger mesh head pads with brushed-metal
fi nish and interchangeable shell wraps• Silver V-Cymbals and V-Hi-Hat• New metal drum rack with upgraded pad and cymbal
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TD-20SX Roland’s Top-of-the-line Kit Sounds and Feels Amazing — and Looks Great!
Roland’s fl agship V-Drum kit just got better! The TD-20SX includes the dynamics, sensitivity, and expressive sounds that V-Drums are known for, but with a bold new look! With over 900 sounds and 100 internal kits, this kit will easily cover any musical style. Mesh head pads include toms with fl exible mounting options, a dedicated snare pad, and a large solid kick pad that plays like a full-size acoustic bass drum! All pads feature a striking brushed-metal fi nish, with the capability to easily change shell wraps for your own customized style. Also included are silver-colored V-Cymbals and the heavy-duty MDS-25 chrome rack with improved tom and cymbal mounts, metal clamps, and a unique clear-cabling system. Specs: TD-20X module • PD-125XS • 2 x PD-125X • 2 x PD-105X • KD-140 • 2 x CY-14C-SV • CY-15R-SV • VH-12-SV • MDS-25 Stand
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FEATURES• Compact design with 10 drum kits, iPod input• HD-1 Pack comes with throne, sticks, stereo mini cable, earbuds,
and PM-01 personal drum monitor• MIDI output for immediate recording
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FEATURES• TD-4 module with 25 kits and 125 drum
instruments, Coach Mode, and Record function• 3 toms, 2 cymbals, kick pad, hi-hat, and snare• Mesh heads for realistic feel and response• Sturdy, lightweight frame takes up minimal space
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Roland’s TD-9S V-Tour electronic drum kit offers great sound, and its advanced triggering technology gives you incredibly dynamic and expressive playing range as well. The TD-9S kit’s centerpiece is the TD-9 sound module, loaded with hundreds of new sounds plus real-audio songs and patterns. It also includes Scope Mode and Quick Record/Play functions for rehearsal and playback. A USB port lets you stream WAV-format audio fi les too. If you want real snare feel, then this is your kit, with a mesh snare pad that gives you the response you want. The included sturdy MDS-9 drum rack keeps everything in place and right where you want it.Specs: TD-9 module • 1 x PDX-8 • 3 x PD-8 • 1 x KD-8 • 1 x FD-8 • 2 x CY-8 • CY-5 hi-hat • 1 x MDS-9 drum stand
HD-1This Ultra-compact Kit Is Perfect for Smaller Spaces
The most affordable V-Drums kit! Roland’s HD-1 is ideal for any space-challenged situation. College students in the dorm, apartment dwellers, or drummers looking for a practice kit will love its combination of comfortable playability and convenient compact size. Plus, all the components are mounted on a single stand, making setup a snap for live work. The HD-1 features an 1/8" input jack for CD players or iPods — great for learning songs and practicing. The PM-01 15-watt personal monitor is optimized to give your HD-1 kit great sound, and its low-profi le design complements the kit. Add the TDM-1 drum rug for slip-free performance. And if you’ll be in need of a throne, sticks, and the PM-01 monitor, then you can get the kit plus all the accessories you need in the HD-1 Pack. New to drums? Roland’s DT-HD1 drum-training software pack lets you connect your HD-1 to a PC via USB and play along with drum notation. It includes a USB MIDI interface and a cable, for easy connection to your PC. Specs: HD-1 module • kick • snare • 3 x tom • 2 x cymbal • hi-hat
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TD-4SXThis Compact Kit Plays Like a Dream
Upgraded to mesh heads! The Roland TD-4SX compact electronic drum kit makes a great practice set, but its high-quality sounds and responsiveness make it a great addition to any project recording studio, school music program, or house of worship performance area or rehearsal room. Designed to give you maximum features and comfortable playability from a minimal footprint, the TD-4SX features a sturdy frame, with a center-mounted TD-4 sound module and mesh heads. Thanks to a built-in Coach Mode and recording capability, the TD-4SX is perfect for practice!
Specs: TD-4 module • kick • snare • 3 x tom • 2 x cymbal • hi-hat
Play your V-Drums right out of the box! Roland’s DAP-3 includes a durable kick pedal, an adjustable drum throne, and a pair of drumsticks. When you need just the throne, sticks, and cables, Roland also offers the DAP-1 accessory kit.
FD-8Extremely Expressive Hi-hat Control Pedal
True hi-hat feel! The ultra-sensitive FD-8 hi-hat control pedal helps you get more realistic
hi-hat sounds, with smooth transitions between open and
closed pedal. It’s an essential addition to your electronic kit!
V-Drum CymbalsRubber Cymbal Pads
Among the most realistic-feeling virtual cymbals around! V-Drum Cymbals feature the familiar “swinging” motion along with full “choke” capabilities. Available in 12" dual-trigger cymbals; a 12" dual-trigger hi-hat; a 12" 3-way crash/ride; a 14" dual-trigger crash; and a 15" 3-way ride cymbal.
KD-7A Kick Trigger for Every Need
The KD-7 is Roland’s most compact kick trigger, and its feel
fi nds favor with many acoustic players. The
KD-8 has an upright stance. The KD-120 offers a 12" mesh pad;
and the KD-85 is mesh as well, with a slightly smaller head area.
PD-88" Dual-trigger Rubber Pad for Expression
The Roland PD-8 is their most affordable gum-rubber pad, offering an 8" beater area and dual trigger zones, for both head and rim sounds — it’s effective for both toms and cymbals. Play on the 10" PDX-8 snare pad, and you’ll appreciate the all-mesh head with a dedicated 2" rim for easy rim-shot playing. The premier PD85-BK is all-mesh and perfect for both snare and toms. It allows for expressive rim-shot playing, and it responds to the depth of your strokes. The VH-11 fl oating full-motion hi-hat delivers an incredibly natural hi-hat playing response.
PM-30This System Lets You Hear Your V-Drums with Clarity and Thump
Roland’s PM-30 is a 2.1-channel advanced speaker system for V-Drums, in a package that’s easy to transport! The PM-30 consists of the main cabinet, with a high-performance 12" woofer; a switchable tweeter; and a pair of 4" satellite speakers, to deliver powerful, clear, full-range sound. The PM-10 is a 30-watt combo amp with a 10" coaxial speaker. Specs: PM-30 200W total system power (100W sub, 2 x 50W satellites) • 12" subwoofer with tweeter • 2 x 4" satellite speakers PM-10 10W
TDW-20Get the Most Out of Your TD-20 Kit, with This Percussion Expansion Board
Adding over 300 new sounds and new smooth-sounding ambience types, the TDW-20 will let you play the premium Roland V-Pro kit with even more expression and realism! This easy-to-install sound-expansion board offers a host of enhance-ments beyond just new sounds, though. It loads you up with wider drum dynamics; smoother control on the hi-hat; and expanded V-Editing capabilities, including mic-size and resonance adjustments for the kick.
The V-Drums TD-12 sound module gives you hundreds of great drum sounds and plenty of trigger inputs! The TD-9 offers a more streamlined module, with 522 sounds and 11 trig-ger inputs . Want a compact solution? Check out the TD-4, which gives you 125 sounds.Specs: V-Drums TD-12 64 voices • 560 sounds, 262 instrument tracks • Trigger in: 12 • Out: 4 x TS, headphones TD-9 522 sounds • Trigger in: 11 • Out: 2 x TS, headphones • TD-4 125 sounds • Trigger in: 11 • Out: 2 x TS, headphones
KD-140Puts Natural Kick-drum Feel into Your Electronic Kit
Larger, solid kick pad that plays like a full-size acoustic bass drum! The Roland KD-140 V-Kick pad features an enlarged 14" head, for a very realistic feel you’ll appreciate at the fi rst hit, and its solid metal frame adds solid security to your playing. It looks great too; the KD-140 V-Kick’s brushed-metal shell fi nish makes it a perfect addition to your V-Pro series kit. Don’t settle for stiff, lifeless kick pads. Get real-drum response and incredible accuracy, with the Roland KD-140 V-Kick! This one even features an interchangeable shell wrap.
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DTXPRESS IV SpecialElectronic Drum Kit with 449 Sounds, 22 Keyboard Voices, and a Tunable Snare
Sit down with Yamaha’s DTXPRESS IV Special kit and enjoy an expressive, dynamic experience! This great kit
offers the power and convenience of an electronic setup, with hundreds of quality drum and percussion sounds, 50 presets (20 user), and nearly two dozen keyboard sounds, for maximum fl exibility. But having stellar sound means little if you don’t have the tools to put it to good use. That’s why the DTXPRESS IV Special kit is set up to put you in the comfort zone of a realistic drum kit. It’s got a tunable snare pad, an array of tom and cymbal pads, and even a hi-hat that offers incredible feel and response. The DTXPRESS IV offers the same superb sound quality, in a more compact kit confi guration, with two fewer pads. Specs: Poly: 32 • 427 drum and percussion sounds • 22 keyboard voices • 50 factory presets/20 user • MIDI
DD-65Every Drummer Needs This!
Practice drums at any hour of day! The Yamaha DD-65 is much cooler than practice
pads — you’ve got tons of huge kit sounds inside to trigger. Plus, it’s laid out like a real kit,
so you won’t have to relearn where everything is before you rock out. There are even two footpedal inputs
to control your kick and hi-hat! If you’re jamming with buddies, use the built-in speakers for instant sound. Or, practice
your grooves solo by putting on a pair of headphones. To launch it into super-cool status, the DD-65 even has an auxiliary audio input for playing along with your iPod.
Specs: 8 pads • touch-sensitive • !n: 2 x footpedal • built-in speakers • USB
HandSonic 10Electronic Hand Percussion for Practice, Recording, or Stage
How fun! Now, you can explore classic hand-percussion sounds — or use your palms and fi ngertips to trigger wildly modern synth-style sounds! The Roland HandSonic 10 has responsive rubber pads with a built-in Rhythm Coach, so you can practice as you play. The even more feature-packed HandSonic 15 adds extra controls plus an onboard sequencer, so you can work up percussion masterpieces and hear them played back. Both have Roland’s nifty D Beam controller. Specs: HandSonic 10 10-section pad • pressure-sensitive • 400 sounds • D Beam • 20 multi-FX • Rhythm Coach • metronome • In: 1 x TRS, trigger, pedal • Out: 2 x TS, phones • MIDI I/O HandSonic 15 15-section pad • pressure-sensitive • 650 sounds • 4-tr sequencer • In: 1 x TRS, trigger, pedal • Out: 2 x TS, phones • MIDI I/O
RMP-12Rhythm Coach with a Responsive Mesh Head
Change the way you practice! The RMP-12 boasts a great-feeling mesh head, so it responds just like an acoustic drum. The onboard Rhythm Coach makes practice
challenging and fun. It can grade accuracy, gradually speed up or slow down the metronome, and show your stroke
dynamics on the screen. The battery-powered RMP-12 includes a ton of high-quality sounds, including marching snares, toms, bass drums, cymbals, and more. Practice silently with headphones, plug it into speakers, or even hook up your iPod and play along. Mounts to a drum carrier, with OP-RMP-12 attachment.
Specs: 12" • 128 sounds • In: 1 x 1/8", trigger • Out: 2 x TS, headphones
RMP-5Affordable Rhythm Coach with Built-in Sounds
Whether you’re learning the ropes or teaching students how to play, this expandable trainer provides the tools you need for effective practice — and it provides real-drum feel too! The RMP-5 provides a dual-trigger input that can be used to connect Roland’s KD-8 or KD-7 kick and CY-8 or CY-5 cymbal controller pads. The 54 onboard sounds include snares, cymbals, and various percussion instruments. The mesh head is tunable, giving you complete control over the feel and response of the RMP-5. Using the mix input, you can use the RMP-5 to play along with your favorite CD. Specs: 8" • 54 sounds • In: 1 x 1/8", trigger • Out: headphones
DTXPLORERElectronic Drum Kit
Now you, too, can have an electronic drum kit! The affordable 5-piece DTXPLORER kit is great for personal practice, live performance, teaching studios, and music labs.
The 5-piece kit includes high-impact rubber pads with natural-feeling rebound, mounted on a sturdy folding rack. The kit also features an FP-6110 bass drum pedal and coded cabling snake for quick and easy setup. The drum trigger module is equipped with a 16-bit/32-note polyphony tone generator that produces amazingly realistic physically modeled voices — 214 drum and percussion sounds, 22 preset songs, and 32 preset drum kits covering rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and Latin styles, plus digital onboard effects. In addition, the DTXPLORER module can be used with a traditional acoustic drum kit as a stand-alone trigger module. It also features aux inputs for CD or MP3 players for practice or just jamming along with your favorite songs. Specs: module • poly: 32 • Seq: 1-trk • MIDI • Kit: 5 x TP65 pads, 2 x PCY65 cymbal pad, KP65 kick tower, FP6110 kick pedal, HH65 hi-hat controller, RS40 stand
Alesis’s Performance Pad puts a fully functioning drum machine and eight velocity-sensitive drum pads in a low-profi le unit you can take anywhere! You can use the Performance Pad to come up with and record your own beats or to play along with built-in grooves. It includes inputs for a bass drum pedal and a hi-hat pedal, and you can even plug in your MP3 or CD player and play along. The Control Pad gives you eight pads and two trigger inputs.Specs: Performance Pad In: 2 x trigger, 2 x pedal • Out: 2 x TS, MIDI, headphones Control Pad In: 2 x trigger, MIDI • Out: USB
Trigger I/OElectronic Percussion Interface
Capture the feel of real drumming by converting the input from your favorite
percussion pads to MIDI note messages! The Trigger I/O electronic percussion interface features USB
and MIDI connectivity, allowing you to use software or hardware synths and drum modules for sounds. It comes bundled with FXpansion’s
BFD Lite professional software drum module.Specs: In: 10 x TRS • Out: USB, MIDI
SPD-S Drum Trigger Pad
Until now, integrating custom drum sounds into a percussionist’s setup meant confi guring complicated drum triggers and a MIDI module. The SPD-S lets you record CD-quality samples and play them back instantly, using six pads and three edge triggers! The SPD-S also includes preloaded sounds and a variety of effects, so you
can start playing immediately. For even more sounds, Roland’s fl agship SPD-20 gives you 700, along with its built-in effects and four dual-trigger inputs. There are also eight velocity-sensitive rubber pads.Specs: SPD-S Pads: 9 • Polyphony: 8 • Sampling: 44.1kHz, 380 sec • In: 2 x TS, trigger • Out: 2 x TS, headphones
TMC-6Drum Trigger-to-MIDI Converter with Six Trigger Inputs
The TMC-6 trigger-to-MIDI converter makes it easy to play and trigger MIDI modules and samplers from an acoustic drum set, using Roland’s new RT-10 series triggers (including the RT-10K kick trigger, the RT-10S snare trigger, and the RT-10T for tom). It can also expand electronic drum kits. Six trigger inputs are compatible with all Roland drum pads and acoustic drum triggers, and input 6 accepts FD series hi-hat controller pedals. Specs: TMC-6 In: 6 x trigger • Out: MIDI RT-10K/T Out: 1 x TS RT-10S Out: 1 x TRS
DM10 Pro KitExpressive Electronic Drums with Flagship USB Sound Module
You’ll love the DM10 Pro Kit. For one thing, this electronic drum kit makes it possible to practice drums at any hour of the day — even in an apartment. But more than that, the DM10 Pro Kit sounds and plays like the real deal. How? Alesis sampled the world’s best kits and packed them into the DM10 module. Add to that the acoustic-feeling RealHead pads and the SURGE Cymbals — made out of real cymbal alloy — and you’ve got a kit you’ll want to play for hours. It’s also one phenomenal deal.
The real icing on the cake, though, is an “extra” feature on the DM10 module — it’s the world’s fi rst-ever drum module to let you load in new sounds via USB! That way, you can always keep your sound fresh, current, and on the cutting edge. Naturally, you can also use the DM10 Pro Kit as a trigger-to-MIDI interface, for performing or working with your favorite software — BFD, Toontrack, Reason, or whatever else you dig. And when it’s time to practice that solo you’ve been meaning to, you’ve got an input for your iPod or MP3 player. Just put on your headphones, press play, and get going.Specs: Module: DM10 • Pads: 5 • Cym: 3, 1 hi-hat
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Each sound in the DM10 is actually a series of different samples, so as you play harder and softer, the drum/cymbal changes timbre, not just volume. Alesis calls it “Dynamic Articulation” — we call it phenomenal realism. You’re going to fi nd some of the most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from legendary acoustic drum brands.
DM6 KitComplete Electronic Drum Kit at an Amazing Price
Start playing! Get behind the DM6 Kit, and you’re ready to drum up over 108 great sounds from 15 programmable kits. From its dual-zone snare pad to its velocity-sensitive tom, kick, and cymbal surfaces, the DM6 Kit is your amazingly affordable ticket to drumming bliss! It has everything you need to play, including rack hardware, a kick pedal, even drum-sticks! The DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals gives you hundreds of sounds, 21 different kits, and great playing feel.Specs: DM6 Kit Module: DM6 • Pads: 5 • Cym: 2, 1 hi-hat DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals Module: DM5 • Pads: 5 • Cym: 2, 1 hi-hat
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Packed with modern percussion sounds! The Alesis SR-18 is packed with the sounds you want and need — from totally electronic to totally acoustic drums and hits! No matter the style you’re after — from rock to hip-hop to country — the 24-bit SR-18 has a large 32MB soundset that’s got you covered. Onboard effects include reverb, EQ, and compression, letting you customize each sound to your satisfaction. And for on-the-go music making, the SR-18 can be powered by battery or by the included AC adapter . The more affordable 12-pad/16-voice, 16-bit SR-16 is also available.Specs: SR-18 Pads: 12 • 24 voices • 100 presets • Out: 1/4" SR-16 Pads: 12 • 16 voices • 233 sounds • Out: 2 stereo pairs
DR-880Rhythmic Beasts with Full Accompaniment
The DR-880 drum machine is loaded with a full COSM guitar multi-effects processor and amp models, so you can plug in your axe and jam along to its world-class drum, percussion, and bass sounds! Incredibly easy to use, the DR-880 allows you to build backing tracks for a full-band sound in no time fl at. The DR series rhythm programmers come preloaded with great patterns, to speed up your creative process even more. The DR-670 puts much of the DR-880’s power into a more compact unit. And the super-affordable, gig-bag-ready DR-3 is great for jamming and practice.Specs: DR-880 Pads: 20 • 32 voices • Out: 2 x RCA, 4 x TS • Dig out: S/PDIF, USB DR-670 Pads: 20 • 32 voices • 272 sounds • Out: 2 x 1/4", 1/8" phones • DR-3 Pads: 13 • Out: 2 x RCA, 2 x 1/4"
MRT-3BYour Affordable Path to Awesome Drum Tracks
The Zoom MRT-3B puts great-sounding drums into your practice setup. It features seven velocity-sensitive drum pads, so you can start programming right away. And there are 50 preset kits to get creative with. If all you want to do is just sit down and jam with the drums, then go on and call up the 200 preset patterns. Of course, there’s also space for 99 of your own rhythmic creations! Connections include a mono out 1/4" phone jack, a stereo out (line and headphone), a 1/4" stereo phone jack, a MIDI input, and a control footswitch jack. The compact, lightweight RT-223 gives you 440 patterns, 70 built-in kits, and 12 bass sounds, all at really great value.Specs: MRT-3B Pads: 7 • 21 voices • 50 presets • Out: 1 x TS, 1 x stereo/headphone RT-223 Pads: 13 • 39 voices • 440 presets • Out: 1 x TS, 1 x stereo/headphone
Drum Machines
Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MKIIPercussion Synth, Sampler, and Sequencer
Much more than a drum sampler! Elektron’s Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MKII is a full-on percussion fi end. This powerful desktop unit sports a 16-track drum sequencer, with 64 step patterns and swing/slide/accent controls. Up to 128 patterns and 68 kits can be stored inside the Machinedrum. You get fi ve drum synths right onboard, so you can create and shape amazing percussion sounds. Tweak your tracks using the onboard EQ or the onboard effects, which include distortion, reverb, delay, modulation, and more. And thanks to full MIDI connectivity, you can trigger individual drums and patterns from your favorite MIDI controller. As far as I/O goes, the Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MKII sports two 1/4" audio inputs for your sampling adventures, plus six 1/4" outputs, a 1/4" headphone output, and MIDI I/O/T ports. Specs: 16-tr seq • 2.5MB RAM • In: 2 x 1/4" • Out: 6 x 1/4", 1/4" phones • MIDI I/O/T
Machinedrum SPS-1 MKIIMonstrous Percussion Synth and 16-track Sequencer
If you dig the Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MKII (above), but you don’t plan on doing sampling, then the Machinedrum SPS-1 MKII is the perfect percussion powerhouse for you. It sports four internal drum synths, a 16-track sequencer, and robust MIDI capabilities. There are also stereo inputs, so you can sculpt external sources with its onslaught of effects.Specs: 16-tr seq • In: 2 x 1/4" • Out: 6 x 1/4", 1/4" phones • MIDI I/O/T
Monomachine SFX60 MKIIVersatile Desktop Synth and 6-track Sequencer
Inside Elektron’s Monomachine SFX60 MKII, you’ll fi nd fi ve dif-ferent types of synthesis methods, making this synth seriously versatile. You can rock everything from analog-style SuperWave synthesis to fat FM synthesis to talkbox-style formant synthesis. There’s a 6-track sequencer inside, plus three LFOs, an adjustable fi lter, and effects.Specs: 6-tr seq • In: 2 x 1/4" • Out: 6 x 1/4", 1/4" phones • MIDI I/O/T
