Delptronics has released the LDB-2e “Little Drummer Boy” analog drums Eurorack module, which packs eight drum voices into a 6HP wide module. 

The LDB-2e is an update to their LDB-1e module. It is 2HP wider and now includes the individual volume controls and output jacks of the old 6HP expansion module. The sounds are new, too.

The LDB-2x expansion module is new and gives you knob and CV control of the pitch of every drum, and the decay of the kick and open hi-hat.

The module uses analog circuitry, not samples. The goal goal was to recreate the classic analog drum sounds of the 80’s, like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808.

Features:

• Eight Analog Drum Sounds
  • Kick Drum
  • Low Tom
  • High Tom
  • Wood Block
  • Rim Shot
  • Snare Drum
  • Closed Hi-hat
  • Open Hi-hat
• Individual outputs and volume knobs for Kick, Snare, Toms, and Hi-hats
• Volume knob for Wood Block and Rim Shot
• Mix output jack.
  Drums are removed from the mix when a patch cord is plugged into an individual output jack.
• Eight voice polyphony
  All drums can be played simultaneously
  Simultaneous open and closed hi-hat sounds like an accented closed hi-hat
• Connect it to any trigger, gate, envelope, or clock source
• Built-in gate to trigger converter
  A trigger or gate signal of any shape or duty cycle will trigger the drums.
• 6 HP wide, 40mm deep (skiff friendly)
• Draws 28mA +12V, 20ma -12V, does not require 5V

LDB-2x Expansion Module Features:

• A knob and a control voltage jack for the pitch of every instrument
• A knob and a control voltage jack for the decay of the open hi-hat and kick drum
• 6 HP wide, 30mm deep (skiff friendly)
• Connects to the LDB-2x via an included ribbon cable
• Does not require separate power

Pricing and Availability

The LDB-2e is available now for US $195; the LDB-2x is $125.