German company afk-audio has unveiled a revolutionary drumming controller that fuses a sleek, minimalistic design with cutting-edge technology.
drumbeam offers a fully customizable interface that empowers musicians to unlock new dimensions in digital drumming. Its versatility, portability, and dynamic capabilities make it a must-have for every artist looking to push creative boundaries.
With drumbeam, musicians can personalize their instrument in ways never before possible. Key features include:
- Fully customizable drumming interface: Individually adjust the size, color, brightness, velocity, and behavior of up to 18 drum segments. These are represented by LED guides on front and back, thus creating a visually captivating experience for the audience and giving the player orientation.
- Precision Sensor Technology: drumbeam’s innovative sensors detect the exact force and position of each hit, allowing for seamless fades between samples, multi-touch performances, and real-time modulation of MIDI-CC controls. This enables artists to create exciting variations and astonishing effects with their hands or drumsticks.
- Durable and Portable Design: With a robust aluminum body and high-quality silicone surface, drumbeam is designed for longevity without compromising portability, measuring just 52 x 2.4 x 3.2 cm and weighing around 800 g.
- Universal Connectivity: drumbeam connects to any MIDI-capable device, computer, tablet, or phone via USB-C and TRS-MIDI.
afk-audio will launch drumbeam via Kickstarter on November 5th, inviting the drumming community and digital music enthusiasts to be among the first to experience this groundbreaking device.
With a reduced price of 349 EUR for the earliest backers and pre-orders set to ship in early 2025, now is the perfect time to join the next generation of digital drumming.
More information: afk-audio
