SECTOR SPOTLIGHT ELECTRONIC DRUMS
Yamaha DTX950K £5,109
The DTX900 module is a combination of advanced sound technology with a library of effects borrowed from Yamaha’s high-end Motif synthesizers.
Roland TD4K2 £1,029
The built-in Coach and Quick Rec/Play functions allow the user to learn faster and its TD- 4 sound module delivers a variety of authentic percussion instrument sounds.
PP Drums PP900E £499
This fully adjustable set comes complete with four
drum pads, two cymbal pads, hi-hat and kick drum pad with pedal and is supplied along with all the necessary cables, a pair of drumsticks and power supply.
Korg Wavedrum Oriental £TBC
This innovative device is able to recreate the unique sounds of a whole host of Arabic percussion instruments, such as the darbuka, riq, def, tar and bendir.
The first new member of the V-Tour
series is the TD-9K2, which has also been given brand new Kick Pads and V- Cymbals, along with an enhanced TD-9 sound module for enhanced playability. This kit also features an expressive hi-hat combination from the CY-5 cymbal pad and the FD-8 control pedal and if you choose the MDS-9 box option, a drum set rack and a set of clamps and arms for the pads and cymbals are also included as well. At the top end of the new V-Drums
releases is the TD-9KX2. This complete set is equipped with an improved TD-9 sound module and a wide variety of on- board sounds to suit any style of play. Its mesh heads provide an acoustic-like feel and the USB key allows the drummer to play along to their favourite songs.
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The latest news from Techtonic may
have been its new range of acoustic kits, but the brand is still best known for its electronic offering. This relative newcomer to the scene recently announced a new addition to its digital lineup – the DD512.
This model is the subject of some of the latest developments in digital drum technology and is equipped with a number of unique features compared to other kits found in this price range. With 40 drum kits options and a selection of 350 sounds, the DD512 offers the drummer plenty of choice and its record and playback function is a great learning tool for beginner and intermediate players. One other kit that continues to do well for Techtonic is the DD502(J). 20
preset kits are included with this one, along with 50 songs and 215 voices. There are now over 50 stockists for this instrument in the UK and this brand remains a worthy alternative to the big names in this category. The other Japanese big hitter in this
sector is Yamaha and at the top of its offering are the DTX950K and DTX900K kits, with newly developed Textured Cellular Silicone pad technology. This feature delivers excellent dynamic
control and feel for the player and the new pads are the quietest developed yet. The DTX900K can also be linked straight to a computer via USB and also comes with Cubase AI5. This new series takes drummers on to a new level of expression and control, especially with the combination of the
new DTX-Pad with Yamaha’s acclaimed digital sound technology. For the mid-range, there’s the
DTX550K, with its new 10-inch DTX-Pad for the snare and a three-zone design where the rim is divided into two parts for open and closed rim-shot sounds. The added controller knob can be assigned to several functions of the DTX500 module, such as pitch, voices and effects. The DTX500 module equips this kit with a brilliant selection of acoustic drum samples – including 50 preset kits with multi-layered samples from some of Yamaha’s most popular acoustic kits – using input gained from artists. Designed to be the ultimate ‘plug n
play’ drum kit, the DTXPlorer is ideal for practicing, gigging or teaching and features menus and editing facilities –
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