Electronic Drums / Pads

Roland, in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW), have unveiled the DrumLink wireless system, which they are calling "a groundbreaking advancement in wireless triggering technology for electronic drummers".

The latest DW Soundworks expansion equips users with the sound of the company’s Collector’s Series kit, a model renowned for its bright attack, rich midrange and balanced sustain.

Boasting an ultra-compact form factor and a completely customisable interface, the Drumbeam has been designed to provide players with a comprehensive drum controller that fits in a backpack. 

DW have introduced a new virtual drum platform, along with a new drum kit series that can be converted from acoustic to electronic. 

Korg's new MPS-10 drum pad promises unrivaled control over sounds and parameters, whilst the KAOSS Replay combines their popular XY-based effects system with a powerful sampler.

As well as offering deep integration with Ableton Live, Akai Pro's new APC64 can be used to control hardware instruments thanks to a built-in sequencer and CV/gate connectivity. 

Firmware and software updates have kitted out Nektar's Aruba drum machine-style sequencer and pad controller with a new Record mode and three new drum synth instruments. 

Novation are celebrating their 30th year with a series of artist videos and a huge equipment giveaway.

Roland have announced a host of software and hardware upgrades across their range of V-Drums electronic drum kits. 

Roland say they have answered sample pad users’ requests with a host of added features.

Akai's latest instrument combines an MPC with a keyboard/synthesizer, and offers a complete standalone production environment. 

Xjam is a new portable MIDI performance controller that can be used either with a DAW or as a standalone controller. 

Three e-drum kits have been announced, each based around the new TD‑50X module.