While the Korg Wavedrum Mini could arguably be considered more of a toy, than a serious instrument, don’t let that put you off. Because lets face it, toys are awesome! Designed, and manufactured by ‘Korg’, the Japanese company responsible for bringing the well-received larger Wavedrum into the world, the new smaller version is based around the same technology, but it treads a slightly different path.
Priced at around the $350 mark (at time of writing) the Korg Wavedrum Mini features the usual array of preset sounds, rhythms, and effects that you’d expect from any electronic drum synthesiser, but in many ways, apart from utilising the same technology as its bigger brothers, that’s where the similarities end. Because in place of the ‘drum skin’ that you’ll find on the larger Wavedrum, comes a rubber pad, that while still very sensitive to the touch, due to its diminutive size, is really only suitable for finger tapping and the like, which at first glance would seem to make it limited in its uses, and appeal. However, the most unique inclusion with the Wavedrum Mini, and what is ultimately going to be its main selling point, is Mini’s attached ‘sensor clip’. A device that can be used to transform virtually any surface, or object into a secondary drumming surface.
And this is where it comes into its own.
By attaching the clip to, well, just about anything. From your computer desk, through to bottled drinks, car steering wheels, and family pets. The Wavedrum Mini opens up a whole world of percussive possibilities never before dreamt of.
By attaching the clip to, well, just about anything. From your computer desk, through to bottled drinks, car steering wheels, and family pets. The Wavedrum Mini opens up a whole world of percussive possibilities never before dreamt of.
Mix that with the fact that it’s so portable that oyu can take it anywhere with you, and the fact that the Korg Wavedrum Mini is battery powered, and you’re entering a whole new world of fun.
The Technical Stuff:
Output : OUTPUT (mono phone jack), Headphone (stereo mini phone jack)
Input : CLIP connectors
Output Amplifier / Speaker : 1.3 W
Display : 2 LED 7-segment characters
Sampling frequency : 48 kHz
A / D, D / A Conversion : 24 bit
Power : DC9V included AC adapter or rechargeable Ni-MH x6
Battery life : about 4 hours Ni-MH battery (1900mAh) when using
Use battery ※varies depending on usage.
Power consumption : 7.5 W
Weight : 1.0 kg (without batteries)
Dimensions : 216 (W) × 216 (D) × 67 (H) mm
Use temperature : 0 ~ +40 ℃ (can not condensing)
Accessories : instruction manual, AC adapter, built-in clip sensor, a fixed belt
Input : CLIP connectors
Output Amplifier / Speaker : 1.3 W
Display : 2 LED 7-segment characters
Sampling frequency : 48 kHz
A / D, D / A Conversion : 24 bit
Power : DC9V included AC adapter or rechargeable Ni-MH x6
Battery life : about 4 hours Ni-MH battery (1900mAh) when using
Use battery ※varies depending on usage.
Power consumption : 7.5 W
Weight : 1.0 kg (without batteries)
Dimensions : 216 (W) × 216 (D) × 67 (H) mm
Use temperature : 0 ~ +40 ℃ (can not condensing)
Accessories : instruction manual, AC adapter, built-in clip sensor, a fixed belt
The Features:
- Portable percussion synthesizer built on Korg’s renowned Wavedrum technology
- Play two sounds at once for a rich musical experience:
- Play one sound from the dynamic pad
- Play a second sound from any surface or object using the sensor clip
- 100 Ready-to-play sounds ranging from acoustic tones to synthetic sounds
- 100 Rhythm patterns serve as a rhythmic guide or provide jam-along-fun
- 10 Preset audio effects; select any effect and enhance any sound
- On-board Looper allows unlimited overdub layering for complex, multi-sound patterns
- Share your sounds using the built-in speaker, or practice using headphones
- Battery operation lets you play with confidence on the street, outdoors or anywhere
- AC Adapter and mounting strap are included
Problems?
The Korg Wavedrum Mini does not feature either MIDI, or USB connections. Severely limiting any kind of professional application. And emphasising the fact that as most who have played one are suggesting, this is really little more than a toy. Albeit it one of the most fun (big boys) toys that you’re likely to stumble across this year.
The Korg Wavedrum Mini does not feature either MIDI, or USB connections. Severely limiting any kind of professional application. And emphasising the fact that as most who have played one are suggesting, this is really little more than a toy. Albeit it one of the most fun (big boys) toys that you’re likely to stumble across this year.
Summary
Essentially, know what you’re buying. If you’re looking for pro kit for the studio, or for live performance, you may want to give this a miss. But if (like me) you’re the kind of finger tapping maniac who drums a beat on anything, and everything, you can get your dirty little fingers on. And you’re looking to mix that up a little with some cool new sounds, in a package you can easily take with you wherever you should roam. the Korg Wavedrum Mini, could be just what you’ve been dreaming of. And personally, I can't wait to get mine home to try connecting the sensor clip onto my awesome new ECLIPSE drum, to see what kind of sounds the two combined can make. :
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Essentially, know what you’re buying. If you’re looking for pro kit for the studio, or for live performance, you may want to give this a miss. But if (like me) you’re the kind of finger tapping maniac who drums a beat on anything, and everything, you can get your dirty little fingers on. And you’re looking to mix that up a little with some cool new sounds, in a package you can easily take with you wherever you should roam. the Korg Wavedrum Mini, could be just what you’ve been dreaming of. And personally, I can't wait to get mine home to try connecting the sensor clip onto my awesome new ECLIPSE drum, to see what kind of sounds the two combined can make. :
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