"But the product would have to be a very strong entry, and 2Box drums have earned that distinction."

Bengt Lilja, ceo of 2Box AB, adds:

"We deliberated as to how and when we should enter the US market. We wanted to wait for the right opportunity and the right partner. Hoshino USA is precisely the kind of distribution partner our line of electronic drum products should have. Adding our e-kits to Hoshino USA's catalogue of fine percussion products feels like a great fit in terms of introducing our products to dealers and drummers in the United States."

At the Winter NAMM 2013 show, 2Box Drums introduced electronic drums that connect directly to the computer via usb. Of course, they can also be played silently via headphones or speakers.

The e-drums, who will come in three configurations, have all rubber heads and 4 gigabytes of built-in memory.

The new drums are set for release in May, no price announced yet.