DruML S1 - 14” Universal Digital Snare

Looking to upgrade your kit? The DruML S1 brings ultra-low-latency digital triggering that is compatible with Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, and any other VST/Module capable of being triggered by an external USB or MIDI device.

Fully self-contained, every DruML device has its own high-speed signal processing engine that reads sensor data directly at the source, delivering ultra-low latency and exceptional precision over both USB and MIDI. The entire system is configured via MIDI and paired with DruML Studio — an intuitive software suite designed to give you full control without slowing you down.

Flexible MIDI mapping lets you integrate seamlessly with your favorite modules, DAWs and VSTs, while a growing library of presets enables one-click setup for the most popular audio software.

While much of today’s AI conversation focuses on language models, a quieter shift is happening in hardware — intelligent systems that translate the nuance of physical performance into precise digital expression.

The S1 is just the beginning — more sizes, options, and instruments are on the way.

Supported features:

• Class-compliant USB as well as DIN (5-pin) MIDI interface
• Analog TRS passive output if you want to play it with your old-school module
• Driver-free firmware updates over MIDI
• Capacitive touch and gesture sensing
• DruML Studio (PC, iOS, Android) for intuitive configuration and updates
• Positional sensing via both CC commands and assignable discreet notes
  
  • Deep vs shallow vs rim-only rimshot detection
  • Positional detection while hand muting
• Left-vs-right handedness signals (Supported in modern VSTs such as Superior Drummer 3 that is playing-style aware)
• Cross-stick and palm-muting support
  
• Ear-pleasing ultra-low latency
  
• Map hand gestures to MIDI notes
• High-resolution velocity for > 16,000 steps 
  

Drum Hardware Specs

• 14 inch triple ply mesh head
• Classic black PVC wrapped shell and steel hardware
• USB-B port for USB MIDI, power, configuration, and updates
• Multi-gain Texas Instruments amplifier frontend
• MIDI DIN port (Requires external USB power)
• 1/4 inch TRS analog pass-through (Use it as a dual-zone analog snare)
• Capacitive touch sensor

Drum Software/Triggering Specs

We're not shy about the performance of our hardware. Tighter hardware / tuning will lean towards the lower end of the latency spectrum as the neural networks can make more confident earlier decisions.

• Worst-case time from initial impulse to MIDI bus: 5ms
• Typical peak-to-MIDI time: 2.8ms
• 33kHz sampling speed 
  
• Minimum peak-to-peak flam spacing: 4.2ms 😈 
• Maximum MIDI DIN speed: ~32kbps
• Maximum USB speed: 12Mbps
• Neural inference: ~120 μs

Compatibility

• Any VST/DAW capable of being triggered by MIDI
• Any instrument with a MIDI DIN input
• Works with eDRUMin in USB-host mode or in parallel
• Works with Roland TD modules (Both USB and MIDI) with full cross-stick and positional sensing support
• Yamaha keyboards (e.g. MoxF8 etc)
• iPad/iPhone to trigger GarageBand
  

In the box:

• DruML S1 14” Snare
• 6' USB Cable
  
• The warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting a small business

*** This product includes a 1-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. All non-defect sales are final, and customers are responsible for shipping on any warranty claims. *** 

Note: Drums will likely have some markings from strikes on the mesh.   We test every drum as part of our QA process.