New FSR hand drum.

[Jovato]

Well this was unexpected...

http://www.alternatemode.com/videos_jamkat.shtml

[jpsquared482]

Looks a lot like this unit i've been watching in development, The Jambe:

http://getjambe.com/

[allanjohn]

MArio developed the hardware for Jambe, but it looks like they parted company. There are now two similar products, one mainly for iOS, the other more suited to universal Midi.

[Taradiddle]

No input for a kick pedal / foot trigger?!

[allanjohn]

No input for a kick pedal / foot trigger?!

It's a "hand drum".

[Taradiddle]

Well spotted. So are the input-endowed Roland Handsonics ...

[jpsquared482]

Well spotted. So are the input-endowed Roland Handsonics ...

In other words, these "hand drums" SHOULD have at least a kick and HH input. I have the HPD-20 Handsonic, and I LOVE the versatility I get out it because it has those inputs. I turn it into a full traditional drum kit for small gigs. I set up in less time than the guitarists!

[Jovato]

Looks like it is intended to be plugged into the DITI to power it's FSRs and control its parameters. Plenty of inputs there for anything you want to add.

http://www.alternatemode.com/jamkat.shtml

[Taradiddle]

Looks like it is intended to be plugged into the DITI to power it's FSRs and control its parameters. Plenty of inputs there for anything you want to add.

http://www.alternatemode.com/jamkat.shtml

Sledgehammer to crack a nut! So, that would be an additional $500 for an extra box to lug around with 24 inputs, just in case I might want to use my feet to play some grooves too (as many drummers tend to)?

Hmmm. The Handsonic looks better and better!

[perceval]

Yep, it doesn't look like a standalone product. It's MIDI out, so you'll need a module or computer for it to make sound.

[Intruder]

Aha, It's a multi pad and you play with it with your hands.
It's a "masterbeater"!
Sorry, it had to be said!

[allanjohn]

In other words, these "hand drums" SHOULD have at least a kick and HH input!

Do bongos come with a kick and HH?

[jpsquared482]

Do bongos come with a kick and HH?

That's not the point. Many percussionists who play bongos play lots of other instruments at the same time. In today's world, there's no reason to have a stand-alone hand electronic drumming instrument. Throw in a couple inputs and make it more versatile. Simple.

[Taradiddle]

That's not the point. Many percussionists who play bongo's play lot's of other instruments at the same time. In today's world, there's no reason to have a stand-alone hand electronic drumming instrument. Throw in a couple inputs and make it more versatile. Simple.

Totally agree. It wouldn't surprise me to eventually see Alternate Mode release the jamKAT version 2.0 with onboard soundcard and a couple of inputs added.

[allanjohn]

I think you're missing the point here. It's like someone launches a new pedal bike and people criticise it for not having a built-in microwave and washing machine. The jamKAT is a specific product aimed at a specific market. It's not a kit replacement. Alternate Mode makes other products like the the drumKAT and the trapKAT that have those functions. This is a different product.