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USB Drum Kit

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USB Drum Kit Snare

One, two, three, four!

To the purist, drums and electronics go together like liver and custard. But we're not purists. And we quite like liver and custard. Besides, the days when the only sounds electronic drumkits could muster were pathetic, disco-ey 'poos' and EastEnders-style 'dums' are definitely over.

Unfortunately most of today's electronic drumkits cost a small fortune. Not so the USB Drum Kit. Coming in at less than the price of a decent cymbal, this ingenious set up plugs directly into your nearest USB port and plays through your computer's soundcard and speakers. Clever, eh!

USB Drum Kit in use

Hear the drummer get wicked

Whether you're a total novice or a seasoned skinbasher, the USB Drum Kit is an ideal practice kit as it can be played through headphones for virtually silent practice. The only noise housemates will hear is the tippity-tap of sticks on the kit's rubber trigger pads.

And what about all those thwacktastic drum and cymbal sounds? Well, the USB Drum Kit's 'brain' contains 233 realistic drum sounds and 50 preset rhythm patters, so you can have a bombastic rock kit one minute and a crisp funk kit the next. You can even compose complete arrangements and create and save your own customised patterns and songs.

USB Drum Kit software

Software included

Easily mounted on a compact rack system, the USB Drum Kit's six playing pads are velocity-sensitive so you can create Dave Grohl-levels of percussive pandemonium or give it a little less wallop, Charlie Watts-styley. The pads can also be 'choked', which, for all you non-drummers out there, means they can be caught with one hand in order to instantly kill any sustain. (Think opening bars of Eye of the Tiger).

Two equally responsive pedals take care of all your bass drum/hi-hat action and we'll even throw in a full tutorial system/CD video to get all you wannabe Keith Moons on the road to superstardom. For those about to rock, we salute you!

USB Drum Kit lifestyle

Connects to your PC/Mac via USB


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Delivery details:
The product is despatched without any added packaging around it, so there is nothing to disguise what it is. Please bear this in mind if you intend to give it as a present!


NB - This is the Ion IED05 USB MK2 Drum Kit. This new and improved version is now compatible with Mac! You can now enjoy the USB Drum Kit directly in GarageBand.
Please Note:
  • Shipped flat-packed, simple assembly required.
  • Compatible with both Windows and Mac (unfortunately the crash choke doesn't work on Mac)
  • Requires a USB 1.1+ port Features:
    • Includes CD of learning software and tutorials great for new or experienced drummers who wish to improve their performance.
    • Easy USB installation.
    • USB powered.
    • Easy assembly.
    • Complete drum rack easily configures to optimum personal playing positions.
    • Pads have choke capability while playing crash or ride cymbals.
    • Advanced sampling technology for high quality audio.
    • 161 sound combinations from 17 sound banks.
    • 7.5 pads with sensitivity adjustment for true drum feeling and response.
    • The USB Drum Kit (Pedal to the Hi Hat) does function in the same manner as a conventional Drum Kit, allowing the Hi Hat to produce a sound as if it is Open or Closed.
    Contents:
    • 6 x Percussion pads
    • 2 x Kick pedals
    • 1 x Audio host
    • 1 x Stand
    • 2 x Drumsticks
    • 1 x Software CD with extended manual
    • Cables
    • Quick start instruction manual
    Dimensions:
    • Approximately 90cm (W) x 100cm(H) x 40cm(D)
    • Dimensions vary - fully adjustable.

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Press Reviews...

press review "Elecctronic drum kits generally set you back as much as a family car, but this great little package bucks that trend... Despite the low price, this still offers many of the features of much more expensive kit with velocity sensitive pads and pedals for bass and high hat control."
Flipside - Apr '08
press review "...they allow you to play at being Keith Moon without attracting an Asbo."
The Independent - Nov '06
press review "...And not just a little drum kit that you play with your fingers or two pens either. Nope, this is a near full-sized kit with six velocity-sensitive playing pads and two bass drum/hi-hat pedals."
Web User - Nov '06

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visitor avatar Kia ora, awesome. Ordered them from Festive Frenzy, delivered to my mate ion Belgium and arrived in NZ today with him! Easy to set up, look cool ad dound great. I have just started learning and the Mrs said no to full kit, so these are ideal! firebox, another awesome product, and once again amazing service! thanks.
Chris Lee, Auckland, New Zealand - Dec '08
visitor avatar I ordered the drum kit three days ago, it arrived today, quite impressive for an international order :-) Anyway, I am a beginner and have been looking for an electronic drum kit to practice at home without my neighbors hating me. I did not expect much for that price, but it turns out the USB drum kit looks, sounds and feels real nice. It doesn't take much time to set it up and with a decent sound card with decent headphones it is just awesome. One thing to note though, the pads are a bit hard and practicing makes a bit more noise than I originally assumed (*poc* *poc* *poc poc poc*) and seen from other electronic drum kits. Girlfriend said that she would rather have me practice with sound than without as it is definitely annoying for other people around ;) I definitely recommend this *awesome* invention !
Gilles, Paris, France - Oct '08
visitor avatar WOW! I'm so pleased with my Birthday drum kit. I was a little unsure of how good these would be for the price at first, but they're great! I had a "real" drum kit when I was boy about 20yrs ago and can't believe how I've take to these new bad boys like a duck to water. Fairly easy to setup no tools required. I'm now watching free drum lessons on youtube etc. To brush up on my skills. Cheers Firebox you've done it again! Pleased as punch, Cheshire :D.
Jason Bingham, Nantwich, Cheshire - Mar '09
visitor avatar Not a review but a question. If you break a pad or a pedal is there anywhere you can get spare parts from? Love the kit. Thanks.
Chris, Lincoln - Mar '08
Firebox says: Hi Chris, we do not carry spares but you can always try uksupport@numark.com

visitor avatar It's a great device! I'm improving my drummer aptitudes and no problem with the delivery. Thank you firebox!
David, Gijon. Spain - Nov '07
visitor avatar Just received delivery of the USB Drum Kit. Simple to set up and a truly brilliant sound. Probably the best £130 quid I've ever spent!
Andy, Aberdeen - Aug '07
visitor avatar Problems with my old 'proper drum kit. . 1. It's too big for my room... 2. It's too loud (for the neighbours)... 3. I have problems getting the right sound... But with this drum kit all those problems are solved, GREAT!!
Jason Rodgers, London - Jun '07
visitor avatar Perfecto conjunto de bateria electronica llego sin problemas es barata y suena bien, es facil de montar y parece consistente perfecta para principiantes aunque se le puede sacar bastante jugo, muchos parches dos pedales software incluido vamos una ganga, espero subir alguna foto o video rapido, gracias firebox vuestro compromiso queda fuera de dudas.
CALIMOCHO, SPAIN - Feb '07
Firebox says: www.freetranslation.com ...basically this is a great product!

visitor avatar I'm thinking of getting one of these kits. Can the drum pads be connected to the ion ied01 drum machine modulator? Thanks.
Colin Jones, Liverpool - Dec '08
Firebox says: Good question? We have checked it through with the suppliers and, yes it does!

visitor avatar Can you set both kick pedals to the bass drum for some double kick action?
Russell Hunter, Stirling - Apr '07
Firebox says: Yes, on the back of the trigger module you have inputs 1-10. To switch to double base you need to connect both pads to input 8 & 9.

 
 
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This is me having a play with the USB digital drums which I got from Firebox.com for Christmas (I'm only a beginner, started learning a few weeks ago)
Pearce Hamblin, Hook - 8th Jan 2007
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