NAMM 2010 – Roland Octapad SPD-30 Digital Percussion Pad

Roland announced the Octapad SPD-30 digital percussion pad today at the 2010 NAMM Show. Using the latest trigger technology from Roland’s industry-leading V-Drums, the pads on the Octapad SPD-30 feature a natural and responsive playing feel. The eight separate trigger surfaces provide dynamic response and trigger consistency over the whole surface of the pad, as… Read More NAMM 2010 – Roland Octapad SPD-30 Digital Percussion Pad

Yamaha Intros New DTX Electronic Drum Kits

Yamaha has introduced the DTX950K and DTX900K electronic drum kits. They feature: Yamaha’s new DTX-PAD Textured Cellular Silicone Head technology – a newly developed pad technology which offers  dynamic control, comfort and playability. The new DTX900 module; Common to both new kits, the DTX900 module combines advanced sound technology and a huge range of effects… Read More Yamaha Intros New DTX Electronic Drum Kits

Alesis Intros Performance Pad Drum Machine

Alesis has introduced a cool new drum pad controller/drum machine, the Performance Pad. It’s a drum machine, an electronic percussion instrument and you can use it as a MIDI input device. Performance Pad features eight velocity-sensitive drum pads and a built-in electronic drum machine with professional sounds and features. Features: 8 natural feeling, velocity-sensitive drum… Read More Alesis Intros Performance Pad Drum Machine