Vermona DRM1 MKIV Trigger
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Vermona
DRM1 MKIV Trigger
Product Info
Article Number:
518039
Brand:
Vermona
Model:
DRM1 MKIV Trigger
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$976.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Vermona DRM1 MKIV Trigger is a powerhouse for creating raw, analog drum sounds. It's perfect for producers and sound designers who want a hands-on, tactile approach to drum programming and appreciate the warmth and grit of analog circuitry – especially those working in electronic music genres needing that classic, punchy feel.
Product Description
- Vermona DRM1 MKIV Trigger
- Analogue Drum Synthesiser
- 8 Instrument channels with a total of 73 controls for real-time access to all parameters such as sound shaping
- pan and volume control
- Single output/loop path per instrument channel
- 10 Trigger inputs - modes: Gate
- gate+accent
- gate+dynamic
- dynamic
- 10 Trigger inputs: 6.3 mm jack with input voltage 2 V...11 V
- 8x Single output / insert: 6.3 mm jack
- 2x Master output: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Integrated power supply 100 V ... 240 V
- 50-60 Hz
- Desktop dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 125 x 225 mm
- Rack dimensions: 19" / 5 U
- 90 mm deep (from rear of front panel)
- Weight: 3.7 kg
PROS
- • Robust metal chassis provides excellent stability and durability
- • Analog circuitry delivers punchy, characterful drum sounds
- • Flexible trigger modes offer nuanced rhythmic possibilities
- • Individual channel controls enable deep sound sculpting and customization
CONS
- • Limited polyphony restricts complex layered drum patterns
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for mobile setups
- • The interface, while functional, can feel a bit dense for beginners
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Key Features
Sounds
Punchy, analog drum sounds with a vintage character; excellent for electronic, industrial, and experimental music
Polyphony
8 independent drum channels; each channel can trigger a unique sound
Effects
No built-in effects; relies on external processing for reverb, delay, etc.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including MIDI Clock sync and parameter control
Connections
10 trigger inputs, 8 individual outputs, stereo master outputs, USB connectivity
Weight
3.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a distinct tactile experience and analog warmth lacking in many software solutions, but software offers greater flexibility and often more sounds.
While it's desktop-friendly and rack-mountable, it’s not Eurorack format and requires external power and connections.
Yes, the 2-11V input range accommodates a wide variety of trigger sources, including piezo pickups and other low-voltage signals.
