the first drumbeam batch
The first 300 drumbeams are now in musicians' hands. It has been an exciting journey from crowdfunding to seeing your orders leave our office for t...
next-gen drumming — fits in a backpack
drumbeam
play MIDI like never before. our patent-pending positional sensing captures every hit’s velocity and exact position, giving you full control to create custom zones that trigger notes and send CCs depending on where you strike. for extra expression, drumbeam also recognizes gestures like squeezing and supports kick pedals or piezo triggers via its trigger input. the dual LED bars guide your play, react to your performance, and light up your stage — all in a portable, lightweight design that fits right in your backpack.
Price
- Regular price
- €429,00
- Sale price
- €429,00
- Regular price
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€469,00
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drumbeam is a next-gen drumming controller that combines innovative features with a super-compact and versatile form factor. Using our patented positional sensing technology, it detects multiple hits, their velocity, and precise position – giving you the freedom to create custom-sized and numbered zones that trigger MIDI notes and on top send MIDI CC based on strike position inside the zones. drumbeam also distinguishes between hits and touch gestures, so you can trigger additional notes and CCs by squeezing the surface.
We built drumbeam with a rugged full-metal enclosure and use high grade silicone for the surface, so this instrument is made to last. The extra trigger input lets you connect a kick pedal or piezo element to further enhance your performance, while the independently programmable LED bars on both sides serve as your interface and light show in one. (Case sold separately)
ports (usb-c, trigger in, midi in/out)
high grade silicone pad
full aluminum uni-body
rgb lightguide (both sides)
preset switches
ports (usb-c, trigger in, midi in/out)
high grade silicone pad
full aluminum uni-body
rgb lightguide (both sides)
preset switches
drumbeam is built to adapt. It features a modular multi-mount that lets you tilt, rotate, or mount it almost anywhere – on a desk, a drum rack, or classic cymbal stands using the internal M8 thread. The sleeve can be flipped by simply unscrewing it, matching 11 mm or 13 mm clamps depending on your setup. Connectivity is just as flexible: USB-C (with optional locking cable), TRS MIDI in + out, and a trigger input for pedals or piezo triggers make drumbeam ready for both studio and stage environments. Every detail is designed for maximum accessibility and seamless integration into your existing setup.
Despite its deep feature set, drumbeam is easy to use. It comes with a built-in web interface that allows real-time configuration via smartphone or computer – no installation or masters degree needed.
Our goal is to keep a strong focus on our community’s feedback and keep improving drumbeam’s workflow and feature set in the future.
drumbeam is designed and manufactured at our headquarters in Dresden, Germany.
Sensing
Positional sensing sensor with individual pad thresholds (patent pending)
Zones
Up to 12 fully customizable zones per preset
Ports
USB-C, TRS-MIDI In + Out, Trigger-In
Durability
Built for both stage and studio use - designed to last
Lightguide
Dual LED bars - performance layout on your side, configurable light FX on audience side
Buttons
2 buttons for preset navigation
Power
USB-C with automatic power-profile detection (min 300mA) - locking cable optional
Trigger Input
For kick pedals or piezo triggers
Mount
Included multi-mount with 11 + 13mm clamping diameter and 8mm (M8) internal thread
Multi-Hit Detection
Detects up to 4 hits simultaneously
Gesture Control
Distinguishes between hits and touch gestures for expressive play
Squeeze Feature
Send notes, CCs or pitch bend via pressure gestures
Custom Zones
Create zones of any size, color or number (up to 12) along the surface
Dynamic Range
High-resolution velocity sensing with adjustable response curves
MIDI Routing
Flexible mapping of notes and CCs per zone
Preset System
8 banks × 8 presets = 64 total, stored directly on the device
LED Feedback
Zones light up dynamically during play or display FX for your audience
Connecting
Connect via WIFI (then open drumbeam.local in your browser) - no installation required
Real-Time Editing
Configure parameters on the fly - no software installation required
Zone Editing
Adjust color, size, MIDI note, channel, velocity and curves per segment
Advanced Mapping
Define CC ranges, scales, transpose and note length
Preset Management
Import/export & edit presets and switch instantly between setups
Appearance
Light and dark mode for optimal visibility
Manual
On-board manual accessible directly from the app
drumbeam
Main unit
USB-C Cable
For power and MIDI connection
TRS-to-DIN-MIDI Cable
For connecting external gear
Multi-Mount
Adjustable mounting system
Hex Key + Wrench
For fine adjustments of the mount
Quick Start Guide
Setup overview and first steps
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