STRYKE6 IPAD DRUM CONTROLLER

If you’re in the market for a new drum controller, then you’ll be happy to hear that Simmons has just introduced its latest drum controller for iPad, the new Stryke6.

The marketing people at Simmons tell us that the  Stryke6 is the first iPad controller that delivers a full drum kit playing experience without the kit.

The controller is about the size of a laptop and is equipped with six velocity-sensitive color-coded pads plus two foot pedals for kick and hi-hat control (drumsticks included). Using the free Simmons Stryke Drums app (available from the Apple App Store), the controller  connects to an iPad (with connections for Lightning and 30-pin iPads) for an out-of-the-box playing experience, including a wide range of sounds. You can also connect via USB to any computer to trigger a variety of DAW applications and sample programs, including Garage Band, EZ Drummer, Logic, Ableton Live, and more.

The controller is good for students or drummers and percussionists, wanting a portable setup for small acoustic gigs, or as a compact practice kit for small spaces or mobile music making. Also, for small project studios and songwriting setups, it gives a tactile instrument for tracking drums into a DAW or sequencing program.

“With Stryke6, drummers and hobbyists can play or practice virtually anywhere they can take an iPad,” says Simmons Product Manager Jim Norman. “With a host of sounds courtesy of the Stryke Drums app, [it] is the only totally portable iPad-based solution for drummers looking for a realistic setup for playing, recording, and practicing.”

Price and Availability

Stryke6 is available now and carries a street price of only US$129.99.

Excerpts from Press Release