Chrome Elite drum triggers, Ddrum Tube, DD2X four-pad station, and DDTI Trigger Interface

Felix Deluna, who handles Artist Relations for Ddrum, shows what's new for 2014 at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Ddrum - with the first D standing for digital - has returned to its roots and now puts focus on hybrid drummers, who incorporate both acoustic and electronic sounds in their set-up, with the launch of new Chrome Elite drum triggers, the return of the Ddrum Tube, the new DD2X digital drum four-pad station, and Ddrum's new DDTI Trigger Interface with Sound Source.

Ddrum has been making triggers since 1983. Their new Chrome Elite drum triggers are based on industry-standard Acoustic Pro triggers but improved in a number of ways. In fact, the advanced Chrome Elite drum triggers represent Ddrum's pinnacle of trigger construction and performance in a fresh chrome finish, with improved wiring harness and transducer for even better tracking.

The Ddrum Tube marks the return of an original Ddrum design. Basically it's a percussion add-on that's as easy to incorporate as a cowbell or tambourine, but the trigger tube allows you to access a lot more sounds. Why settle for a cowbell if you can bring an entire percussion ensemble, right?

The new DD2X consists of four pads and a brain. This digital drum four-pad station features dual zone pads, the DD3X module and is easily expandible with five more inputs. Perfect if you want to start playing a hybrid kit and bring some electronic aesthetics into your acoustic playing.

The DDTI is Ddrum's new Trigger Interface with Sound Source. It connects to both software like Superior Drummer, Logic, and Garageband, and hardware based sources. It will also come in handy if you want to extend an existing module to get more inputs.