DRM1 MK IV

Tradition

Since the mid-nineties, the DRM1 has been synonymous with electronic drum and percussion sounds based on analog circuitry coupled with an uncompromising control surface. The DRM1 MKIV continues this tradition.

The DRM1 MKIV’s structure

The DRM1 MKIV has eight channels that, like the components of a real drum kit, are specialized to produce specific percussive instruments:

• KICK: Covers a huge spectrum of bass drum sounds from soft to hard and from short to loooooong.
• DRUM 1 and DRUM 2: Toms, tom toms, metallic percussion sounds, wood blocks, bongos, kick drums and more.
• MULTI: Cowbells, Zaps, Laser sounds and Bongos.
• SNARE: All kinds of Snares including Rimshots.
• HIHAT 1 and HIHAT 2: Hihats, Cymbals and Triangles, each in open and closed versions.
• CLAP: Handclaps of all kinds.

Seven handy soft-grip knobs for controlling sound-related parameters, completed with a panorama and a volume control build the heart of each instrument channel. All in all, 73 control elements make the DRM1 MKIV a creative playground for your electronic beats’ phonetic realization.

DRM1 MKIV: Sociable and dynamic

To make integration into your studio more comfortable, we equipped the DRM1 MKIV with USB-MIDI in addition to the standard MIDI connections.

The optional trigger inputs have been significantly upgraded. Beyond gate pulses, they now also accept different voltage levels for triggering the instrument channels dynamically. The DRM1 MKIV with trigger inputs can also convert the analog signals into MIDI notes via USB or the newly added MIDI OUT connector making it an incredibly versatile MIDI interface.

Whether you’re controlling the DRM1 MKIV via a DAW, a hardware sequencer, or a modular system, you’ll have the proper connection and further the ability to send the MIDI notes to additional devices.

DRM1 MKIV: More power under the hood

The power supply of the DRM1 MKIV is completely new. It now works anywhere in the world, without having to manually change the mains voltage. This is a huge relief for all of you who use the instrument at live shows. No less important: it works more energy-efficient than the old one!

• 8 instrument channels with a total of 73 controls for real-time access to all parameters such as sound shaping, panorama and volume control;
• single output/insert per instrument channel;
• connections: 8x single output / insert 6. 3 mm jack, 2x master output 6.3 mm jack, stereo headphone output 6.3 mm jack, USB, MIDI In/Out/Thru;
• integrated power supply 100 V … 240 V; 50-60 Hz;
• dimensions desktop: 483 mm x 125 x 225 mm (W x H x D);
• dimensions rack: 19″, 5 U, 90 mm deep (from back of front panel);
• weight: 3.7 kg