ATV : EXS-1 MKII ATV Corporation

Most compact model in the EXS series and includes pads for two rack toms, a single floor tom, two cymbals, and a hi-hat cymbal.

 

กลองไฟฟ้าที่ดีไซน์โดยคำนึงถึงการใช้งาน และความสะดวกเป็นหลัก โดยมาคู่กับ Sound Module รุ่น xD3 ซึ่งมีเสียงที่ค่อนข้างสมจริง และยังมีระบบ high-speed trigger analysis และ low-latency sound production ช่วยให้ตีได้อย่างเป็นธรรมชาติ ไม่มีการหน่วง คล้ายกลองอะคูสติกมากยิ่งขึ้น

 

ยังไม่หมดแค่นั้น เจ้า xD3 ยังสามารถไล่ระดับความดังเบาของการตีได้ตั้งแต่ pianississimo (ppp) ไปจนถึง fortississimo (fff)

 

With the stellar sound of the xD3 module retained for our other EXS series kits, we've designed smaller diameter toms and cymbals with a focused sensing region to provide excellent cost effective performance and space-saving benefits.The xD3 (Black) sound module is included with the EXS-1 MK2 and EXS-2 MK2.

 

Both the EXS-1 MK2 and EXS-2 MK2 drum sets feature a compact design that's ideal for smaller spaces, combined with the hi-resolution, realistic drum sounds generated by the xD3 sound module.The EXS-1 MK2 is the most compact model in the EXS series and incorporates a 12" hi-hat cymbal, a 10" mesh head snare, and 8" toms.

 

Lightweight and Compact cymbals

Compared with our high-end model cymbals that have full circumference sensitivity, the EXS-1 and EXS-2 cymbals have a lightweight, 'sensor zone' design. Not only is this cost-effective, it's also practical in situations where the drum set needs to fit inside a smaller area - like a teaching room or home practice space. While the cymbal's sensing area is focused on a zone, it responds very expressively to the various ways of striking the edge, bow, and bell (bell sensing on ride cymbal only).

 

Pedal-type Hi-Hat Sensor included

For the EXS-1 MK2 and EXS-2 MK2, a standard pedal-type sensor is used to control the open and close functions of the hi-hat. 

 

Newly developed sensor and two-layer drum head

A two-layer mesh head pad is used for the snare drum, and with the EXS-2 MK2, also for the rack toms and floor tom.When played, this pad design ensures that your full dynamic range of strokes is translated into an expressive sound, including those powerful rim shots.

 

A kick that supports the groove

To support your rhythm playing, it's essential that the kick drum combines stability with fast, sensitive triggering.Our unique structural design optimizes the pad's balance between damping and sensitivity to provide a rock-solid playing feel and immediate response. While the 8"mesh head pad is compact, it feels both comfortable and stable to play.

 

Designing Realistic Drum Sound

The xD3 sound module enables drummers of all levels to fully express their dynamics and groove.All performers desire the means to support their freedom of expression when playing an incredible sounding instrument - so they can fully experience the dynamic range of a kick drum, the subtle timbres of a snare, and the natural colored resonances of each cymbal.

 

When capturing instrument sounds in the studio, we focused on every detail; mic placement, the position of the drummer's ear, ambient sound that includes room reflections, and imaging - including the positioning of hi-hats on the left and the floor tom on the right of the stereo field; each aspect translates to a sonic detail that combines to support the drummer's realistic sound experience.

 

Triggering response that elicits the drummer's sense of groove

The most important criterion of great playability is hearing the sound at the instant you strike. For drummers, who unconsciously control their timing in milliseconds, any lag in triggering will impair the groove. Also, identical instruments played by different drummers produce contrasting musical expressions. This is because of subtle differences in 'groove' (rhythmic feel). So for the xD3, we developed a new process that implements high-speed trigger analysis and low-latency sound production, thereby ensuring an unrivalled performance response and feel sensitivity. By means of proprietary technology, uncompressed audio data containing an enormous amount of sonic information sounds at nearly the same instant as the strike, producing a clear expression of a drummer's individual groove and touch.

 

Realizing the true dynamic range of drums

Until now, players have had to accept that the dynamic range of electronic drums will frequently 'top out'. While this has allowed almost anyone to play electronic drums and produce a stable sounding performance, it has also exposed the electronic character of the drum set and held players back from achieving the natural, richly varied sounds we associate with acoustic drums.

 

So for the xD3, we developed a new sound engine specifically for drums in order to technically realize a full expression of the complete dynamic range, from delicate pianississimo (ppp) to intense fortississimo (fff). Audio material recorded in the range of ppp through fff is therefore accurately sounded according to the drummer's striking strength. Even when a roll is played, this sound engine reproduces a naturally-connected roll rather than a mere mechanical succession of sounds.

 

Cymbal sounds

The xD3's cymbal sounds fully reproduce the natural signatures of resonance and reverberation patterns captured in hi-definition studio recordings of acoustic cymbals. Our approach fundamentally contrasts the conventional use of data-saving DSP processes used in other modules, which add artificial reverberation and utilize synthesis techniques to sequence, loop and attenuate parts of the envelope of a dry recorded sound. Just listen carefully to a cymbal sound generated by the xD3 and you will experience in vivid, natural detail the real reverberation and decay patterns that only acoustic cymbals can produce. This is possible because we record the full decay time (attenuation) of a cymbal's sound in stereo without applying any compression. The xD3 accurately outputs the natural envelope of the cymbal sound as it was played and recorded. Try it and you'll discover how the natural decay and spatial reverberation of our cymbals give you that depth of tone to support subtle playing on slower songs with longer rests and time spaces.

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