Clavia has upgraded the OS and Sound Library for the ddrum4 digital drum system and released the new ddrum4 Signature Edition
ddrum4 SE V1.5
Clavia DMI AB Pressrelease
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Fredrik Hylvander
Int +46 8 442 73 60
Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2001
The ddrum4 SE digital drum system with drum sounds from Simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Kenny Aronoff and Mel Gaynor.
Clavia is pleased to announce the release of the updated ddrum4 sound module - the ddrum4 SE (Signature Edition). The ddrum4 SE module holds exclusive Mega Drumkits Signature Series drum sounds recorded by the famous drummers Simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Kenny Aronoff and Mel Gaynor in the Galaxy studio in Belgium. All Signature sounds are played by each individual drummer. The drummers use their own typical setup with drums and cymbals. It's their tuning, their choice of drum heads etc. From each session Clavia carefully selected and processed the sounds and tailored them to fit the ddrum4 SE drum system. The ddrum4 SE sounds can also be fetched free of charge at www.clavia.se and downloaded to any ddrum4 brain.
The operating system has been upgraded to V1.5 and features the following new functions:
- New Factory kits (F.27-F.99) based on the Signature Series sounds.
- The output signal level has been raised by 6 dB.
- The ddrum4 SE module responds to (and sends) MIDI Volume (CC#7). This is global for all kits/sounds.
- You can Mark entire sound groups for deletion, dumping etc with the Shift-Mark function.
- You can "disable" the DYN curve to get a non-dynamic sound (75% of maximum level).
- 9 selectable sound variations for MIDI SDS samples. Variation no 5 is "monophonic" mode (the same voice will be retrigged for every new trig signal).
Specification ddrum4 SE sounds
Each individual Signature instrument in the ddrum4 SE module is built up by a vast number of samples to catch every nuance from the acoustic drum. Whether it's a snare drum sound or tom-tom sound, each instrument will give you what you need throughout the whole dynamic range. The new Signature sounds takes the playing feel of the ddrum4 drum system to a higher level. The ddrum4 SE sounds are especially designed for drummers that appreciate a more acoustic feel from the ddrum4 drum system.
Thanks to the superb dynamic range and the fast triggering response of the ddrum4 SE system, the sound of the new ddrum4 Signature drumkits is much closer to acoustic drums than ever before. But as always, try it out yourself. Check out the new ddrum4 SE at your music store and hear for yourself. You'll be surprised over how 'alive' the ddrum4 SE system sounds and feels.
The ddrum4 electronic drum system
The ddrum4 system is built around the ddrum4 SE sound module and can be controlled from ddrum4 Cast Precision Pads, ddrum4 Cast Cymbal and Cast Hi-hat pads and ddrum Triggers. The ddrum4 system offers the market's fastest trig response times and extremely natural dynamics, essential features when it comes to playability and feeling. The ddrum4 brain offers a large flash memory, to which you can download ddrum4 samples and your own MIDI SDS samples at any time. Clavia also offers free download of top-quality ddrum4 samples from the constantly growing sound library at www.clavia.se.
The Company
Clavia Digital Musical Instruments AB was founded 1983 and has delivered cutting edge digital musical instruments ever since. The major products are the Nord Lead and Nord Modular synthesizers and ddrum electronic drums. The products can be found in top studios all over the world and are used by great artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, etc.
For more info, please visit www.clavia.se.
Pictures
ddrum4kitnewdesign.jpg (362 kb). The ddrum4 kit with the ddrum4 SE sound module.
Mel.jpg (187 kb). Mel Gaynor demoing his Signature kit at the Frankfurt fair 2001.
Simon.jpg (340 kb). Simon Phillips in the recording session at Galaxy Studios.
Kenny.jpg (483 kb). Kenny Aronoff in the recording session at Galaxy Studios.
Dennis.jpg (375 kb). Dennis Chambers in the recording session at Galaxy Studios.
NEW PRODUCTS:
- ddrum4 SE V1.5 digital drum sound module
- ddrum4 SE Sound Library
- ddrum4 SE V1.5 OS
PRICE:
- ddrum4 SE sound module: Approx. EURO 1595.-
- ddrum4 SE Sound Library: Free of charge when downloaded at www.clavia.se
- OS V1.5 on EPROM chip: EURO 99.-
SHIP DATE: NOW!
