Clavia
releases the ddrum4 SE with Cast Precision Mesh Head kit
(020529)
Clavia
DMI Press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Fredrik Hylvander
Int +46 8 442 73 60
Stockholm, Sweden May 29, 2002
The ddrum4 SE digital drum system with the Cast Precision
Mesh Head kit
Clavia
is pleased to announce the release of the updated ddrum4
sound module - the ddrum4 SE (Signature Edition) - in combination
with the new Cast Precision Mesh Head kit. The Cast Precision
Mesh Head kit has already been available on the US market
for a couple of months now and thanks to all the positive
response Clavia now releases the Mesh Head kit worldwide.
The
Cast Precision Mesh Head Pads
The
compact design, "real feel", and the versatility
of the new Cast Precision Mesh Head Pads make them truly
amazing. Each pad, featuring a web drum head, is assembled
with a rugged, cast aluminum shell. The design offers unparalleled
tracking and greatly enhanced feel. Also, with the new mesh
head pads, the acoustic noise is virtually eliminated. The
Cast Precision Mesh Head Pads detects exactly how hard you
strike the drum head. More than 1000 levels of dynamics
can be detected. This is especially useful when playing
the multisampled Signature drum sounds of the ddrum4 SE
sound library. The dynamic response is as close to the "real
thing" as it gets. (The Cast Precision Pads with regular
drum heads are still in production for those who prefer
that model.)
Specification
ddrum4 SE sounds
The
ddrum4 SE module holds exclusive Mega Drumkits Signature
Series drum sounds recorded by the famous drummers Simon
Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Kenny Aronoff and Mel Gaynor
in the Galaxy studio in Belgium. All Signature sounds are
played by each individual drummer. The drummers use their
own typical setup with drums and cymbals. It’s their
tuning, their choice of drum heads etc. From each session
Clavia carefully selected and processed the sounds and tailored
them to fit the ddrum4 SE drum system. The ddrum4 SE sounds
can also be fetched free of charge at www.clavia.se and
downloaded to any ddrum4 brain.
Each
individual Signature instrument in the ddrum4 SE module
is built up by a vast number of samples to catch every nuance
from the acoustic drum. Whether it’s a snare drum sound
or tom-tom sound, each instrument will give you what you
need throughout the whole dynamic range. The new Signature
sounds takes the playing feel of the ddrum4 drum system
to a higher level. The ddrum4 SE sounds are especially designed
for drummers that appreciate a more acoustic feel from the
ddrum4 drum system.
Thanks
to the superb dynamic range and the fast triggering response
of the ddrum4 SE system, the sound of the new ddrum4 Signature
drumkits is much closer to acoustic drums than ever before.
But as always, try it out yourself. Check out the new ddrum4
SE at your music store and hear for yourself. You'll be
surprised over how 'alive' the ddrum4 SE system sounds and
feels.
The
ddrum4 SE electronic drum system
The
ddrum4 SE system is built around the ddrum4 SE sound module
and can be controlled from ddrum4 Cast Precision Mesh Head
Pads, ddrum4 Cast Precision Pads (still in production),
ddrum4 Cast Cymbal and Cast Hi-hat pads and ddrum Triggers.
The ddrum4 SE system offers the market's fastest trig response
times and extremely natural dynamics, essential features
when it comes to playability and feeling. The ddrum4 SE
brain offers a large flash memory to which you can download
ddrum4 samples and your own MIDI SDS samples at any time.
Clavia also offers free download of top-quality ddrum4 samples
from the constantly growing sound library at www.clavia.se.
The
Company
Clavia
Digital Musical Instruments AB was founded 1983 and has
delivered cutting edge digital musical instruments ever
since. The major products are the Nord Lead and Nord Modular
synthesizers and ddrum electronic drums. The products can
be found in top studios all over the world and are used
by great artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince,
etc.
For more info, please visit www.clavia.se.
