XM electronic drum kits, which were already available in European countries such as France, Germany and Italy, are now also available to the UK market thanks to Gear4music.
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Founded in June 2006, XM is a professional electronic drum designer and manufacturer based in Taiwan, Asia.
XM's electronic drum series XMT-5SR, XM-7S and XM-8SR have each been designed to play and feel just like an acoustic kit.
From the use of real wooden drum shells, to the tension adjustable mesh heads, XM kits have the look of acoustic drums with the versatility of an electronic kit.
High resolution sampling and multi-zone mesh pads across the range mean that these drums not only look like but also sound like acoustic drums. Multiple triggers across all drum heads (3 on the XM-7S and XM-8SR; 2 on the XMT-5SR) and dual triggers on all cymbals provide an unparalleled level of articulation and responsiveness.
Each mesh head is velocity sensitive, whilst the crash is fully chokable. With 70 sampled voices on board the XMT-5SR and 119 voices on the XM-7S and XM-8SR, the XM kits provide an impressive level of drum realism and expressivity.
Hooking a kit up to a computer via the built-in midi In / Out provides access to even more features. Software such as Superior Drummer allows musicians to take advantage of thousands of ultra-realistic drum sounds, as well as record midi drum patterns that are fully customisable.
Unlike the majority of electronic kits, the XM series features a bass drum attached to the rack. This means that however hard the drummer plays, the kick drum will not move out of place.
In addition, the inclusion of two outputs allows for monitoring of the drums and metronome through headphones, while at the same time a separate main drum output can be taken.
Features
7S electronic drum module with a graphic display module interface
Mesh drumheads
First electronic drum set in the world with triple triggers.
3 triggers/sounds for every drum: hoop, drumhead, and rimshot.
Supports maximum expansion up to 16 drums or cymbals.
Crash cymbal can be choked or mute.
2 different sounds for ride surface and cup.
All drums, cymbals, and module support Roland drum modules.
Bass drum is set on the rack
Connect switch pedal to the module so you can switch between preset sound groups freely.
Pricing: UK RRP for the XMT-5SR is £699.00, XM-7S is £849.00 and the XM-8SR is £1,099.00 (approcimately € 1,417 euros)
XM electronic drum kits, which were already available in European countries such as France, Germany and Italy, are now also available to the UK market thanks to Gear4music.
