ddrum invited us this past December to the Armadillo Corporate offices in Tampa, Florida, for the “Armadillo All Access” event to get a sneak peek at the 2022 ddrum gear. The Corporate offices are home to ddrum, Dean Guitars, and Luna Guitars. We spent a few days there getting factory tours, previewing gear, enjoying live performances by Carmine Appice (celebrating his 75th Birthday), Shevonne Philidor, Reece Scruggs of Havok, and Ramon Ortiz of Puya. Doyle from The Misfits was also there hanging out taking pics and signing autographs. We also bumped into some fellow drummers like Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse, Jeramie Kling of Venom Inc., Ruston Groose of Master, and Pepe Clarke Magaña of Kyng. Not to discount Mike Petrak, and Dwane Nihiser of ddrum, who are both incredible drummers.
We also got to meet and chat with a lot of the amazing staff members that make ddrum really stand out in our opinion. They are making great gear at a great price point, take very good care of their artists, and genuinely care about every product that leaves the building. They also seem to have a unique and adaptive grasp on how to grow their brands through innovation, artist/customer service, and compelling brand storytelling/messaging. They truly are a unique and amazing team of people.
We had an incredible time and want to thank Evan Rubinson and Mike Petrak for having us. We look forward to doing it again next December! We would also like to thank our own Jeff Christopher for making the trip and being part of the experience.
>>> If you would rather watch a video walk-through of the gear, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Dominion Birch Series
- Available in 3 wrap finishes; Satin Bubinga, Paper White Birch, and Brushed Olive Metallic
- Available in 3 configurations (2, 3, or 4 toms) from the available 18′ x 22′ kick, 8′” x 10″ and 9″ x 12″ rack toms, and 14″ x 14″ and 16″ x 16″ floor toms, and a 6.5″ x 14″ snare
- 100% Birch Shell
- 45 Degree Bearing Edge
- Updated Rack Tom Mounts
- Classic Dominion Lugs
- Chrome Hardware
- Integrated Suspension System
- Remo Heads Included
- Add-on Drums Available
The street prices on these kits range from $599 for the 4-piece configuration to $799 for the 6-piece. Learn more about Dominion Birch Series Drums here.
SE Flyer Series
- Available in White Pearl or Vintage Sparkle Wrap
- 14′ x 18′ kick, 8″ x 12″ rack tom, 14″ x 14″ floor tom, and a 5.5″ x 14″ snare
- Poplar Shell
- 45 Degree Bearing Edge
- Updated Rack Tom Mount
- Updated Gullwing Spurs and Badge
- Chrome Hardware
- Boom Arm Included
- Bass Drum Riser Included
- Remo Heads Included
- Add-on Drums Available
The street prices on these 4-piece kits are $459. Learn more about SE Flyer Series Drums here.
SE Flyer Pitstop Series
- Available in White Pearl or Vintage Sparkle Wrap
- 15′ x 16′ kick, 7″ x 10″ rack tom, 12″ x 13″ floor tom, and a 6″ x 13″ snare
- Poplar Shell
- 45 Degree Bearing Edge
- Updated Rack Tom Mount
- Updated Gullwing Spurs and Badge
- Chrome Hardware
- Boom Arm Included
- Bass Drum Riser Included
- Remo Heads Included
- Add-on Drums Available
The street prices on these 4-piece kits are $439. Learn more about SE Flyer Pitstop Series Drums here.
E-Flex Electronic Drum Set with Mesh Heads
- 3 – 6″ Mesh Tom Pads
- 1- 6″ Dual-Zone Snare Pad
- 1- 9″ Crash Cymbal with Choke function
- 1- 9″ Ride Cymbal with Bell zone and Choke function
- 1- 9″ Hi-Hat Pad
- 1- Hi-Hat Controller
- 1- Bass Drum Controller
- 1- Complete Rack
- Includes Throne, Drum Sticks, and Drum Stick Holder
For 2022, ddrum introduces a new electronic drum kit that is great for beginners as well as any drummer looking for a simple and quiet practice solution. The ddrum E-Flex has great feeling and responsive mesh heads on all 3 toms and the 2-zone snare pad. Both the hi-hat and bass drum controller pedals were designed to feel and respond naturally while keeping the set-up simple. The E-Flex also features a Double Bass Mode, allowing a player to use the hi-hat controller as a second bass drum. The all-new ddrum E-Flex electronic drum set is a complete all-in-one solution for a beginning drummer, or any drummer looking for a quiet practice kit with a small footprint.
The street prices on these kits are $349. Learn more about the E-Flex Kit here.
Additional Specs:
- Mesh drum heads for quiet and responsive playing
- Dual-zone snare pad for realistic performance
- 3 Tom Pads, 2 Cymbal Pads, and 1 Hi-Hat
- Responsive Bass Drums and Hi-Hat controller
- 12 Preset drum kits with great sounds
- Double Bass mode utilizes the Hi-Hat controller as a second bass drum
- Onboard Metronome
- Sleek and compact design for a smaller footprint
NIO Electronic Percussion Pad
ddrum introduces the NIO Electronic Percussion Pad with the capabilities of a fully functioning electronic drum kit. Featuring a broad surface of responsive pads, endless percussive options, and ample connectivity, the NIO is an ideal addition to acoustic or electronic kits in various settings, from at-home practice to live performance and studio sessions.
With the NIO Electronic Percussion Pad, players have virtually endless options to level up their percussive creativity. The NIO is designed with nine isolated rubber pads and comes pre-loaded with 30 preset kits, including five ddrum series kits; 20 user kits; and hundreds of built-in sounds. Additionally, players have the option to utilize 512 MB of storage for loading their own sample drum kits, sounds, or loops via USB (Type-B) output.
Further broadening creative possibilities, the NIO has two built-in trigger inputs that enable the player to utilize external drum triggers or pads. Footswitch inputs allow the NIO to become a fully functional electronic kit, providing a great practice option in limited spaces or on the road.
The front panel controls on the NIO are simple and streamlined. Two dials, one on each side of the panel, allow for volume control as well as fast toggling through kits and sounds. A center digital screen shows menu options with adjacent toggle and selection buttons. Click and Record buttons allow the player to practice with a metronome and save their own creations. A quarter-inch headphone output enables private practice while quarter-inch stereo outputs L/R with volume control allow the player to hook up to an external speaker or PA system. Additionally, the 1/8-inch stereo Aux input allows audio in, so players can connect a music source and play along.
Whether used for experimenting with samples and loops, or finding that perfect sound in a mix for a live performance or studio recording, the NIO Electronic Percussion Pad from ddrum delivers a durable design, easy-to-use functionality, and professional-grade components.
The street price on this unit is $399. Learn more and get a closer look at www.ddrum.com.
About ddrum
Led by CEO Evan Rubinson, ddrum is a musician-run enterprise, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry on the biggest stages and in the best studios all over the world. Since 1983, ddrum has been the standard in electronic triggers and creates acoustic drums for today’s drummers.
