At the Winter NAMM 2012 Show, Acorn Instruments added a second digital drum set to their range with the introduction of the Triple-D10. Acorn's first electronic drum kit, the Triple-D5, was introduced in 2011.
The new Triple-D10, a 5-piece kit configuration with kick, snare and three toms, features rubber coated drum pads, dual-zone cymbal pads with choke-strip, plus a separate kick drum pad.
The Triple-D10 is usb class compliant for use with most music production software on Mac and pc.
Sound library The Triple-D10's expanded sound library features over 600 widely diverse drum and percussion sounds, more than 20 mallet instruments, and a full complement of DSP effects which can be configured and stored in up to 50 user-definable drum kits.
Levels and tuning for each instrument within a kit can be individually adjusted. Add reverb and chorus to get your mix just right.
Training options The Triple-D10 also includes a number of features designed to help you become a better drummer such as a metronome with tap tempo adjust and more than 50 time-signature options. Pre-recorded practice songs are included from a wide range of styles to help you practice your groove. There's also a built-in record option which allows you to store up to 10 performances so you can listen back and fine-tune your playing.
The threshold, sensitivity, cross-talk, and velocity curve for each pad can be configured independently for an individually optimised response.
Triple-D10 comes with an ergonomic rack mounting system with independent adjustable arms for snare and hi-hat. The sound module has a backlit lcd screen and features a standard 1/4-inch headphone jack, plus stereo out and stereo aux input jacks for connecting external equipment.
Shipping and pricing The Triple-D10 will start shipping in April of this year with a United States MSRP of $599.99 so expect an estimated street price of $499.99.
