Pearls New E-Pro Live Electronic/Acoustic Drum Set Hybrid
Yesterday I did a post about a brand new product that Pearl is coming out with called E-Pro Live. It features the slogan, “Get Real. Be Real,” and was shrouded by rumors and theories about what this product could be. It looks like the majority of those rumors were right. E-Pro Live is Pearl’s new revolutionary electronic/ acoustic drum set hybrid. It will cost you a pretty penny (somewhere in the $3,000-$3,500 range), but it really is two kits for the price of one. It also features Pearls new R.E.D. Box module. I have listed some features of the kit, and module below.
Pearl E-Pro Live Drum Set Features
- Real drum sizes: 10″, 12″, 14″ rack toms, 20″ bass drum, 14″ snare drum
- eClassic cymbals made from real brass
- Real wood shells, drum finishes, and hardware (mounted on a modified Icon rack)
- The ability to remove all of the electronic heads (held on by standard hoops) and put on acoustic heads, converting it into a fully acoustic kit
- Lifetime warranty on all hardwear
- New Tru Trac heads, coated for realistic responsiveness, and playability
Pearl R.E.D. Box Module
- 1000 build in HD sounds
- 100 preset kits, with space for 100 custom user kits available
- Ability to download external virtual drum sets from Toontrak, BFD2, Sonic Reality, Ocean Way Drums, Steven Slate Drums, and Virtual Drumline from Pearls web site
- 12 individual volume faders
- Built in sequencer, allowing you to record and loop yourself
Now we just need to see this kit in action! The video below includes an explanation of the E-pro Live features, as well as demonstrations by Dennis Chambers, and Joey Jordison.
