DruML S1 (2026 Edition) - 14” 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.

Every DruML device comes built with a high-speed signal processing chip inside 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.

DruML adapts to your workflow, not the other way around. Flexible MIDI mapping lets you integrate seamlessly with your favorite 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

• Authentic 14 inch drum-tec “Real Feel” 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.