Music Toy Instrument Dream Cheeky USB Roll Up Drum

Did you ever want a drum kit when you were a kid, but your parents vetoed the idea because you didn’t have the space and they didn’t want to deal with all of the crash boom bangs? What about now, do you still fancy yourself as the next Larry Mullen Jr. of U2? If so, I have a nifty little electronic drum pad that just might start you down the path of stardom. Or not…When Brando asked if I might like to review a roll-up drum kit, I had to think about it for a bit. I’d never really had the ambition to learn to play drums. But I thought what the heck, I’d give it a shot.The kit basically consists of two plastic drum sticks (not standard size), a Windows software CD and the pad. The pad is a black rubber mat with six white playing areas (for snare, kick, plus 2 toms). The mat is flexible and can be rolled up for storage if desired. FYI: it sorta smells like an old tire. It is nice and compact though, so you will have no problems finding space on your desk for this kit.Click to see full size imageOn its own, this kit won’t do anything when you plug the attached USB cable into your computer (yay, no batteries needed!). You have to first install the application which is included on the CD. Unfortunately, this software is only for Windows users…The software is very simple, but does have the following features:3-level learning feature Play along option Record/playback and program option Tone: 6 Levels and Default of (-3 to +3) Tempo 40-208 Bpm 50 Percussion Sounds 20 Preprogrammed percussion sets 100 Preprogrammed beatsYou can choose from various drum samples (Jazz, Rock, Latin, Africa, Waltzes, Country and Electron), so that the sounds that come from the pads when you hit them change according to the style of music chosen.The learning mode is reminiscent of the Guitar Hero game. Music plays, while colored bars descend down the screen above the pads that need to be hit with the stick. Let’s just say that playing drums is way harder (for me) than guitar! ;o)You can use your mouse to press the onscreen pads if you like, but it doesn’t work near as well as using the plastic drum sticks.You can even record your beats and save them as a .WAV file. Here’s an example of my next Top 40 hit. Click to listen…What do you think? Yeah I know, don’t quit my day job(s) right? ;o)The Roll-Up Drum Kit is not a professional instrument, but it is easy to use and kinda fun. If you ever wanted to be a drummer, try one of these before you plunk down $100’s for the real thing. Your parents, significant other and neighbors will be happy that you did.USBRoll Up Drum Kit(#18)This USB Roll-Up Drum Kit had 6 pads and drumsticks are included. Beginners can learn how to play with a 3-level learning feature. Use the play along option or drum to your own beat. Record and share with friends and family via e-mail. It’s so lightweight and portable you can bring it everywhere! PREFIX = ORolls up to a small size Innovative interface allows all programming and sound to be activated from your computer Create your own sets or choose from pre-selected tones Powered by USB with 4 feet of cable Compatible with Windows XP/2000/VistaPC with Intel Pentium 4 or compatible processor that operates at 2.4GHz or faster 128MB or more RAM 100MB of available hard drive space Any Windows compatible soundcard using WDM, ASIO or DirectSound drivers CD-ROM Drive One available USB 1.1 port on your computer to plug to the chess game Display adapter capable of 800*600 in 16 bit color Microsoft Windows XP with Internet connectionUSB Roll-Up Drum kit Drum sticks Software CD User guide Online support linkProduct:size:1.4cm x 28.1cm x 37.2cm0.55in x 11.06in x 14.65inWeight:0.26kg0.56lbsPackaging Size:size:5cm x 30cm x 22.5cm1.968in x 11.81in x 8.85inWeight:0.32kg0.70lbsMaster Carton:size:31.4cm x 31.1cm x 25.4cm12.362in x 12.244in x 10inCBM:0.0248Weight:3.8kg8.4lbsNet Weight:1.9Qty/Carton:6Container Quantity:20ft628940ft1354640ft HC15732