The Digital Drums 500 Electronic Drum Kit by Gear4music is the perfect kit to enhance your technique and performance skills. Its all-new module comes packed with over 300 hand-picked authentic and fully customisable drum sounds as well as 15 preset kits to get your creativity flowing. Up-to-the-minute USB connectivity also turns the 500 Electronic Drum Kit into a powerful MIDI controller allowing you to trigger and manipulate third-party software and create flowing drum parts with that real human groove. When it comes to electric drums feel is everything. The Digital Drums 500 features high quality dual-zone mesh snare and tom pads and choke-able cymbals for a completely immersive drumming experience. With adjustable bleed a range of powerful DSP effects and a durable highly flexible mounting system the Digital Drums 500 Electronic Drum Kit provides versatile and natural drumming with a sound thats all your own. A modern and musical module The highlight of the 500 Electronic Drum Kit is its state-of-the-art DD500 drum module. This all-new module brings greater connectivity and controllability to the Digital Drums range than ever before. Despite its comprehensive feature set the DD500’s streamlined layout is designed to put you in the driving seat with even its most advanced options only a couple of button presses away. With a setup as intuitive as this you can simply switch on and dive right in as soon as inspiration strikes. Customise your creativity Creativity is at the core of the DD500 Kit. Every detail of each of the 329 individual drum sounds can be precisely tailored to your desired sound. Fancy a deeper snare tone? Lower its pitch. Looking for a more up-front kick drum sound? Adjust its compression and EQ settings in an instant. Combined with the broad and extensive collection of onboard DSP effects whether you want outlandish industrial tones or that organic roomy Nashville sound the drum tone of your dreams is ready at the touch of a button. From rehearsal to stage to studio The 500s extensive connectivity makes it an ideal e-kit in any drumming situation. The integrated stereo 1/8″ AUX IN and 1/4″ PHONE jacks allow near-silent rehearsal while the headphones jack can also be used to connect to a PA or recording device for easy live and studio performance in full stereo. Alternatively connect the L/MONO output to an amp or monitor such as the Gear4Music sideKIK for simple instant amplification. Powerful MIDI control For programmed drum parts with that inimitable human touch the 500 series module supports MIDI control of your chosen DAW via USB. This bypasses the modules internal sound library allowing the 500s pads to trigger any third-party sampling software and opening up an entire world of extra drum sound options. Cutting edge playing surfaces The Digital Drums 500s pads provide the highly realistic and intuitive feel that drummers want from an electric kit. The snare and each of the three tom-tom pads have a separate sensor in the rim allowing you to switch to rim-clicks or if you wish assign an entirely separate sample to this sensor for easy access to cowbells tambourines and more. With two choke-able cymbal pads in addition to the hi-hat pad youve got enough scope for a crash and a ride cymbal too completing a physical playing experience that feels just like playing an acoustic set of drums. Level-up your practise sessions For those rehearsing on their own the Digital Drums 500 Module contains a wealth of features to make those practise sessions both engaging and convenient. The easy-access metronome is ideal for solidifying your grooves and fills while the unit ships with ten play-along songs loaded and ready to put your skills to the test. Or use the stereo AUX-IN jack to jam with your own tracks. Further information Please access the following links for more information on the DD500 series. User Manual Set-Up Guide Specifications Product Code: DD500The DD500 pads Snare Pad: 8″ dual-zone mesh snare drum pad Tom Pads: 3x 8″ dual-zone mesh tom pads Cymbal Pad 1: Dual-zone crash cymbal with choke Cymbal Pad 2: Dual-zone ride cymbal with choke Hi-Hat: Dual-zone hi-hat pad Hi-Hat control pedal: 1 Kick trigger: Trigger pedal The DD500 Module Sounds: 329 high-quality voices Drum Kits: 15 preset kits – fully customisable Songs: 10 preset songs DSP Effects: Coarse Fine Release Volume Pan Reverb Tone Connectors: Loom connector USB aux. in stereo headphone out mono line out power tom expansion crash 2 expansion Controls: Power volume knob +/- buttons rotary selector click tempo set up voice song mute return kit Power: 12V 1000mA Positive Centre Music is for everyone so we’re making it easier for you to start playing. Backed by our years of professional experience the Gear4music range gives you access to a vast collection of instruments audio gear and accessories. Produced ethically and responsibly theyre suitable for every musical interest while meeting the expectations of a caring world. There’s never been a better time to start making music.