Electronic Drums / Pads

Boasting an ultra-compact form factor and a completely customisable interface, the Drumbeam has been designed to provide players with a comprehensive drum controller that fits in a backpack. 

DW have introduced a new virtual drum platform, along with a new drum kit series that can be converted from acoustic to electronic. 

Korg's new MPS-10 drum pad promises unrivaled control over sounds and parameters, whilst the KAOSS Replay combines their popular XY-based effects system with a powerful sampler.

As well as offering deep integration with Ableton Live, Akai Pro's new APC64 can be used to control hardware instruments thanks to a built-in sequencer and CV/gate connectivity. 

Firmware and software updates have kitted out Nektar's Aruba drum machine-style sequencer and pad controller with a new Record mode and three new drum synth instruments. 

Novation are celebrating their 30th year with a series of artist videos and a huge equipment giveaway.

Roland have announced a host of software and hardware upgrades across their range of V-Drums electronic drum kits. 

Roland say they have answered sample pad users’ requests with a host of added features.

Akai's latest instrument combines an MPC with a keyboard/synthesizer, and offers a complete standalone production environment. 

Xjam is a new portable MIDI performance controller that can be used either with a DAW or as a standalone controller. 

Three e-drum kits have been announced, each based around the new TD‑50X module.

New pad-based MIDI controller promises tight integration with Studio One DAW.

Beat- and performance-focused pad controller and MIDI sequencer, due early March.