The new Korg Wavedrum mini looks totally sweet! Not only does it perform a lot of the functions you’d expect to find in a small package beat maker/sampler/percussion synthesizer – it has this cool “sensor clip” you can attach to almost anything to turn it into a drumming surface!
I don’t know about you, but I already manage to turn almost any surface into a drum. (You could actually clip the sensor to your steering wheel and output to your car stereo through the headphone jack – probably not the safest idea in the world but way more satisfying!)
The fact is that I often find that playing on various hard surfaces a more expressive and responsive way of creating patterns and expressing myself musically. It blows my mind that I could now add tonality and samples to this. Cool!
From the Korg Wavedrum Mini product page
With drum and percussion sounds from around the world, revolutionary synth sounds, plus unique original sounds, the Wavedrum Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer has been embraced by percussionists, drummers, and music lovers around the world.
The all-new Wavedrum Mini carries on this sound concept in a compact and portable format – complete with a built-in speaker and battery power for play anywhere convenience. In addition to its dynamic pad surface, the Wavedrum Mini also includes a newly-developed sensor clip which can be attached to a table, cup, or any object, allowing it to be played as a percussion instrument. Using the sensor clip and the pad allows two sounds to be played at once, doubling the Wavedrum Mini’s performance potential. Choose from 100 great sounds; add in one of the 10 exciting effects; play along to one of the 100 internal rhythm patterns, or record with unlimited overdubs using the built-in Looper. The possibilities are endless. The Wavedrum Mini will appeal to musicians who value a truly original performance, or to any beginner simply looking to enjoy playing a musical instrument. Read more here…
I can see this not only being used by hobbyists at home and by pros in the studio, but in live performances as a way to bring movement and alternative surfaces/instruments to life.
But as a compulsive tapper, any-surface-is-my-drum guy, I would have a ton of fun with this.
Where to buy
Right now the Wavedrum Mini doesn’t to appear to be on the shelves. Here’s a link to Guitar Center’s Wavedrum Standard. Maybe just watch this product listing for updates about the mini.
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Sorry but this isn’t a review it’s a preview. Please change the title cheers
Done. Thanks for pointing that out.
I think it’s a toy and not much more…
hi mark..
can it be played on stage with big sound?
That’s a good question. I’m sure it can – you’d just need an effective output to the sound board.