Description
Since the mid-90s, Vermona DRM1 has been synonymous with electronic drum and percussion sounds based on analog circuitry coupled with an uncompromising control surface. DRM1 MKIV continues this tradition.
- 8 analog instrument channels
- 73 knobs for realtime access to all parameters
- Individual output/insert per instrument channel
- Stereo and headphone outputs
- MIDI triggering via 5-pin DIN or USB port
- Switching power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Structure
DRM1 MKIV has eight channels that, like the components of a real drum kit, are specialized to produce specific percussive instrument sounds.
- KICK: covers a huge spectrum of bass drum sounds from soft to hard and from short to long
- DRUM 1 and DRUM 2: toms, metallic percussion sounds, wood blocks, bongos, kick drums and more
- MULTI: cowbells, zaps, laser sounds and bongos
- SNARE: all kinds of snares including rimshots
- HIHAT 1 and HIHAT 2: hi-hats, cymbals and triangles, each in open and closed versions
- CLAP: handclaps of all kinds
Controls
Each channel has seven soft-grip knobs for controlling channel-specific sound-related parameters, complete with individual pan and volume controls and sturdy trigger buttons that are super handy while you’re dialing in sounds. All these control elements make DRM1 MKIV a playground for beats, a true musical instrument that wants to be touched and played.
Connectivity
The instrument channels can be triggered by MIDI via USB or 5-pin DIN jacks with support for dynamics/velocity and easy remapping of default MIDI note triggers. Besides its master left/right 1/4″ stereo outputs, DRM1 MKIV also offers an individual output per channel, which when connected to a 1/4″ TRS to dual 1/4″ TS cable can be used as a channel insert to apply external effects to individual channels and then feed the effected signal back to the main mix and outputs.
A classic’s makeover
The MKIV update started with taking time to thoroughly listen to each circuit and put energy and care into its details: thoughtfully tweaking frequency ranges, revamping control curves, adjusting levels and redesigning sub-circuits, making MKIV the best-sounding drum synthesizer Vermona’s ever built. A revamped, more energy-efficient international power supply and expanded MIDI connectivity round out the MKIV package.
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