New Erica Synths Drum Machine

Erica Synths has released Bullfrog Drums which they describe as an intuitive, classically-styled drum machine with 7 sample-based voices and a CV/gate sequencer. A spokesperson told us, "The Bullfrog Drums is a great tool for learning drum programming, sampling techniques and live performance, all in a compact and sturdy form factor."

Here's more details direct from the company...

The Bullfrog Drums is a versatile instrument – a drum machine, sampler, CV/gate sequencer – all optimized for a learning path in drum programming, sampling techniques, working with samples and integrating into various performance setups. Because it has sample-based voices, this instrument is not limited to percussion sounds – samples can made of be any sound from an abstract noise, a chord stab to drones and beyond. The Bullfrog Drums has a hands-on interface built into a signature Erica Synths aluminium enclosure and will feel intuitive to use in any setup, whether in the studio or on stage.

Features:

• 7 sample-based drum voices
• 7 banks of factory samples by Richie Hawtin and Erica Synths team
• Up to 16 banks for user samples
• 64 Mb total sample memory
• Line input for sampling
• Built-in microphone for live sampling
• Built-in speaker
• 7 parameters for sample sound design
• Individual level controls for each voice
• Parameter locks and automations per track
• CV/Gate sequencer for synthesizer control (1V/Oct gate)
• Memory of 4 banks with 16 patterns each
• Memory of 4 banks with 16 kits each
• Memory backup via USB-C
• Versatile, hands-on X0X-style sequencer
• Sequencer with ratchets, probabilities and microtiming
• Up to 64 step sequences
• MIDI IN and MIDI OUT via DIN and USB-C
• Stereo output
• 3.5mm headphones output
• Unit Dimensions (including knobs): 40,5 x 18,5 x 6 cm
• Weight: 2,7 kg

Pricing and Availability:
€600

More information:

• Bullfrog Drums

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