This is digital drumming redefined. For too long drummers have lamented the lack of realism in electronic drum kits. But with our DD470xs unique technology the gap between virtual and acoustic drums has been bridged like never before. Unlike most electronic kits the DD470x features non-contact sensor technology which adds new levels of realism to electronic drumming. The unique magnetic sensors convert the users playing vibrations into digital information which better reflects the intricacies of your drumming – either using the inbuilt sounds or triggering your favourite VSTs. The kits vast selection of inbuilt sounds and custom options further empower its user to create a personal virtual drum statement. Requiring very little space for setup the compact and portable DD470x allows for maximum drum expression with a simple and powerful module. Unique Non-Contact Drum Sensor Technology The Digital Drums 470X Mesh Electronic Drum Kit by Gear4music is a high quality digital drum kit that features quiet and responsive mesh pads. The pads use a patented non-contact sensor which is attached to the bottom instead of connected to the head of the drum like most other electronic drum pads. Vibrations in the head of the drum are picked up by the patented bottom sensor via a conductive layer in the middle of the mesh. This non-contact technology creates a highly detailed and responsive playing experience allowing you to make full use of the modules large dynamic range as you would expect from most high-end kits. Each pad is independently adjustable allowing you to change how sensitive each pad is allowing you to edit dynamic range and compensate for any cross talk between pads. Great Practice Tool for Experienced Players and Beginners Alike As well as featuring 10 great sounding preset kits the DD470X has 38 songs built in to the module to play along with. Each element of the songs can be muted individually meaning you are able to select what parts of the song you would like to learn and play along with. An ideal practice tool you can fully adjust the tempo and slow down parts for practicing in detail before performing at full speed. For improving players the module also includes Coach Mode which is specifically designed to hone your rhythm and timing skills. Play along with the modules built in metronome and see how close to the beat your playing is on the module screen – great for keeping track of your improvement. In addition to this you are able to control the volume panning and note division of the metronome great for advanced players learning trickier parts. Connectivity Suitable for Practice Performance and Studio With a versatile selection of inputs and outputs the DD470X has multiple applications whether you are practicing performing live or recording in the studio. A headphone output and Aux in makes this electronic kit ideal for quiet practice as well as playing along with your own tracks. Turn your practice into performance by plugging your kit into an amplifier or PA using the Line Out. The module connects to the pads via a loom with locking 4-pin connectors this makes sure that the connection to each of the digital drum pads is reliable and secure. The DD470X also features MIDI connectivity with MIDI IN / OUT as well as Mini USB connections. Make use of the detailed and responsive dynamic range with your VST software on MAC or PC or use to trigger your favourite MIDI modules. The great sounding built-in drum kits can also be directly played into your software via an interface. Features & Specifications: DD470X Drum Pads Tom Pads: 3x 8″ Dual Zone Mesh Pads Cymbal Pad 1: 1x Dual Zone Crash With Choke Cymbal Pad 2: 1x Dual Zone Ride With Choke Snare Pads: 1x 8″ Dual Zone Mesh Pad Hi-Hat: 1x Dual Zone Cymbal Pad Hi-Hat Control Pedal: 1 with Half Open Feature Kick Trigger: 1x 8″ Mesh Pad DD470X Module Sounds: 203 high quality voices Drum Kits: 10 preset kits – fully editable Songs: 38 preset songs Connectors Loom Connector MIDI IN / OUT Aux. in Stereo Headphone Out Line Out Power Mini USB Tom Expansion Crash 2 Expansion Controls Power Cursor Buttons + & – Buttons Rotary Wheel Volume Knob Song Button Play/Pause Button Tempo Button Click Button Coach Button Mute Button Record Button Return Button Setup Button F1 – F4 Function Button Screen Button Included Accessories Kick Drum Pedal Pair of Drumsticks 2 Year Warranty Gear4music – a revolution in competitively priced high-quality musical instruments and equipment. Gear4music have teamed up with some of the best manufacturers from around the world to develop our own line of music equipment. Our goal is to provide our customers with a wide choice of high quality sensibly priced musical instruments. Using our many years of collective experience we have developed a wide range of instruments and equipment including drum kits acoustic and electric guitars woodwind brass string instruments and speaker systems. We are proud to offer these to our customers alongside hundreds of other well-known brands. Working closely with our carefully chosen manufacturers we endeavour to produce reliable great sounding instruments at a price that is accessible to all. Our musical equipment is made to the same exacting standards that you expect from other highly regarded brands – this is backed up by our standard 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. Gear4music products are produced ethically and responsibly to meet the expectations of a caring world.