Top 10 Electronic Drum Modules: Editor Recommended
1. Alesis Nitro Drum Module – with Cable Snake Harness and Power Adapter
Features:
- Includes: Alesis NITRO module, rack clamp, cable snake harness, power adapter and user manual
- 40 ready-to-play classic and modern kits—385 drum and percussion sounds
- 60 built-in play-along tracks, sequencer, metronome, and performance recorder
- CD/MP3 aux input to play along with your own songs
- USB/MIDI connection for virtual instruments and recording software
2. Kat Percussion KTMP1 Electronic Drum and Percussion Pad Sound Module
Features:
- Compact and affordable electronic drum and percussion instrument
- Four velocity-sensitive pads
- 50 High quality drum and percussion sounds
- Two additional inputs for hi-hat controller pedal and bass drum trigger
- USB/MIDI Connectivity
3. ddrum DDTi Drum Pad and Trigger Interface
Features:
- A simple way to convert your drum pads or triggers into MIDI with 10 TRS trigger inputs to accommodate single- or dual-zone triggers
- Multiple hi-hat control options let you get the expression you need, and customizable trigger settings let you define the feel of your drums
- USB output lets you control your virtual instrument drums
- MIDI output provides connectivity with hardware drum modules and synths
- Easy user interface makes creating and editing user setups painless, and 20 programmable presets allow you to store and recall your setups
- Works as an input expander with virtually any drum module, and it is velocity sensitive for expressive control
- Works plug-and-play with Mac and PC with no extra software drivers needed
4. Roland TM-2 Acoustic Drum Trigger Module
Features:
- Model: TM2
- A Convenient and Affordable Way to Create a Powerful Hybrid Drum Kit
- Trigger Inputs for Roland Pads and Acoustic Drum Triggers
- Ready-to-Play Pro Sounds for Enhancing Acoustic Drums in Live Performances
- User Sound Expansion via SDHC Cards
5. Alesis Sample Pad Pro | Percussion and Sample-Triggering Instrument With Responsive Dual Zone Rubber Pads, Active Blue LED Illumination, Expansion options for 2 more Triggers and 200+ Built-in Sounds
Features:
- Everything you need for expressive performances: 8 dual zone isolated rubber pads with active blue led pad illumination keeps your performance on point so you never miss a beat
- Expanded control: 2 additional drum pad inputs plus a kick pedal input (selectable switch or trigger mode) and a hi hat pedal input (selectable switch or variable mode)
- In demand sound: 200+ built in drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds organised into 10 ready to play drum kits
- Connectivity covered: Midi in / out ports, USB port for computer connectivity, 1/4 inches stereo outputs (l, r), 1/4 inches headphone output with volume control and 1/8 inches stereo aux input with level control
- Load your own samples: Add new sounds via SD card (SD card not included); Save upto 512 sounds and 20 kits per 32GB sd card
6. Roland TD-17 Drum Sound Module
Features:
- Expressive and dynamic sound inherited from Prismatic Sound modeling technology of the TD-50
- High-speed response with wider dynamic range, high-resolution of tonal changes
- Authentic hi-hat sound with smooth open-to-closed pedal control, and bow/edge tonal detection
- Open and closed rim-shots detected for authentic snare technique
- Bluetooth audio for wirelessly streaming audio from your smartphone to the TD-17 module
7. Alesis Turbo Drum Module – with Cable Snake Harness and Power Adapter
Features:
- Includes: Alesis Turbo module, cable snake harness, power adapter and user manual
- 10 ready-to-play classic and modern kits—120 sounds
- 30 built-in play-along tracks, built-in coach and metronome features
- CD/MP3 aux input to play along with your own songs
- USB/MIDI connection for virtual instruments and recording software
8. Gibraltar Mounting Arm for Electronic Drum Module
Features:
- Allows you to attach an electronic module or percussion multi pad to a cymbal or hi hat stand
- Position your E-module / multi pad in the optimal place for playability and comfort without having to add an extra stand
- 18” knurled boom rod
- The mounting arm has two 360 degree grabber clamps
9. Gibraltar SC-EMMP Electronic Module Mounting Plate
Features:
- Designed to fit most digital modules and percussion multi pad units with universal mounting specs
- Recommended for use with any Gibraltar multi clamp, 6706E, or 6713E stand
- Post (down tube) diameter: 7/8” (22mm)
- Post (down tube) length: 1-1/2” (37mm)