Attention analog freaks!! The Vermona DRM-1 mkII is a true analog drum synthesizer. You can synthesize up to eight drum sounds and they can be triggered by MIDI and by an optional set of 10 Trigger Inputs. Each sound has about 9 knobs for shaping the sound. And since it really is analog (and not some virtual emulation) the sounds are more unique and unpredictable than any other electronic drum synths currently available.

With eight drum sounds and nine knobs per sound, the face of the DRM-1 is covered with over 72 knobs! The drum synthesis theory is based around five predetermined percussive sound types. There are three DRUM channels for creating bass drums, toms and numerous effect sounds. One MULTI channel for creating typical analog Cowbell sounds and effect sounds. One SNARE channel, which can generate numerous analog snare drums as well as wacky sonar pings. Two HI HAT channels (open or closed), and one analog CLAP channel. There are seven real-time sound controls plus panning and volume on each channel.

It has a stereo output but each channel also has its own audio output which doubles as an insert patch for externally processing each channel before reaching its main stereo mix outputs. A big unfortunate over-sight is the lack of program patch memory. With all those knobs it sure would be nice for some sort of instant recall of your favorite drum sound settings. The front panel tilts so the DRM-1 is at home rack-mounted or as a tabletop module. Anyone interested in creating their own unique ANALOG drum sounds should check out the DRM-1! It makes a great companion to the Vermona Perfourmer Analog Synthesizer module. The original DRM-1 is gold and was released by Touched By Sound while the DRM-1 mkII (pictured above) from Vermona is blue.

8 VISITOR COMMENTS

jason

January 20, 2012 @ 10:41 am

I've had it for over a year now, mk3 bought new, triggering it with a Europa. A great overall drum machine, but I think it has one big limitation. The kick drum has almost zero low end, no punch. You will hear this on other forums and I think it is true. Other than that, it has a cold brittle sound. The cymbals really sizzle and each cymbal track can be played open or closed as a separately. I often find myself often overplaying it because you can get so many sounds. As a last note, it is no where comparable to an 808 or a 909. It is very much it's own unique machine.

Preston

April 17, 2011 @ 9:25 pm

Hey, how many rack spaces does this thing take up?

Max

February 16, 2011 @ 4:28 pm

Great machine! I throw my machinedrum away and bought this brilliant device! And I'm happy with DRM

Cutter

September 2, 2010 @ 7:58 pm

The DRM1 MKII is hands down my favorite drum machine. So many sounds and styles to be programmed! I have a feeling this will go down in history as one of THE drum machines ;)

andrew

July 4, 2010 @ 9:23 pm

I want to buy this toy , i really heard some nice rumours about it , but i also head that it doesn't have an sequencer , what machines do you fully approve and support for a nice sequencing in combination with this marvel toy ?
ontopic : I have heard the vermona mark 3 at a friend and makes some nice sounds , from kicks to claps and also glitchy sounds and "pic-pocs" and all sort of other sounds you can;t imagine . great machine !

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