Delptronics LDB-2e “Little Drummer Boy” Analog Drums Eurorack Module

Delptronics has released the LDB-2e “Little Drummer Boy” analog drums Eurorack module, which packs eight drum voices into a 6HP wide module. 

The LDB-2e is an update to their LDB-1e module. It is 2HP wider and now includes the individual volume controls and output jacks of the old 6HP expansion module. The sounds are new, too.

The LDB-2x expansion module is new and gives you knob and CV control of the pitch of every drum, and the decay of the kick and open hi-hat.

The module uses analog circuitry, not samples. The goal goal was to recreate the classic analog drum sounds of the 80’s, like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808.

Features:

  • Eight Analog Drum Sounds
    • Kick Drum
    • Low Tom
    • High Tom
    • Wood Block
    • Rim Shot
    • Snare Drum
    • Closed Hi-hat
    • Open Hi-hat
  • Individual outputs and volume knobs for Kick, Snare, Toms, and Hi-hats
  • Volume knob for Wood Block and Rim Shot
  • Mix output jack.
    Drums are removed from the mix when a patch cord is plugged into an individual output jack.
  • Eight voice polyphony
    All drums can be played simultaneously
    Simultaneous open and closed hi-hat sounds like an accented closed hi-hat
  • Connect it to any trigger, gate, envelope, or clock source
  • Built-in gate to trigger converter
    A trigger or gate signal of any shape or duty cycle will trigger the drums.
  • 6 HP wide, 40mm deep (skiff friendly)
  • Draws 28mA +12V, 20ma -12V, does not require 5V

LDB-2x Expansion Module Features:

  • A knob and a control voltage jack for the pitch of every instrument
  • A knob and a control voltage jack for the decay of the open hi-hat and kick drum
  • 6 HP wide, 30mm deep (skiff friendly)
  • Connects to the LDB-2x via an included ribbon cable
  • Does not require separate power

Pricing and Availability

The LDB-2e is available now for US $195; the LDB-2x is $125.

5 thoughts on “Delptronics LDB-2e “Little Drummer Boy” Analog Drums Eurorack Module

  1. Great little Eurorack unit, but everything Euro is starting to look very expensive lately compared to the DrumBrute or DM12 etc. Particularly expensive if you are paying in GBP now-a-days- I have 3 case full of Euro, love it, but the new wave of highly affordable analogue hardware is taking my budget in a different direction.

  2. looks too frickelig – there is not much comfortable space for my fat fingers to play around … but the sounds and the possibilities seem right …

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