French startup Redison first hit Kickstarter back in 2017 with Drumistic music pickups (now known as ) that allow drumsticks to play literally anything, for example, you can use your favorite pillow as a drum cymbal. Now the French are hoping to repeat their crowdfunding success with - a touch panel, which, when connected to a smartphone with a special application, turns into a kind of full-fledged drum kit. It all depends on the number of modules in your hands and your imagination.
The Senspad only comes with one 11-inch (28 cm) drumstick and a pair of drum sticks as standard. The panel connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and is configured using a special application for iOS and Android. The startup claims to have a latency of less than 20ms during gameplay, but is highly dependent on the phone manufacturer. If this is too much for you, then you can use a USB cable or a special adapter from Redison, however, how it works is not entirely clear. One can only assume that this is some kind of optimized Bluetooth module.
Each touchpad weighs less than 1,1kg and has its own battery, which will reportedly provide up to 16 hours of punchy music. Senspad distinguishes between three zones of impact, adjusting the sound accordingly, and the user can also set up a separate sound for each of the zones and adjust the sensitivity. If you want more realism, you can put one Senspad on the floor (or attach a Senstroke to your leg), as well as place other sensors around you at the desired height, simulating hi-hats.
The mobile app allows you to "bump" music in real time or record it to share with friends, interactive tutorials are included, and practice with this system should be much, much quieter than with its acoustic counterpart.
Senspad is fully compatible with digital audio workstations and professional music production software when connected via USB MIDI or Bluetooth. Also, the device can be used to expand the possibilities of acoustic drum kits.
Senspad project at the moment to launch on Kickstarter and has almost reached the required minimum amount. Single panel fees start at $145. A package with a touchpad, a pair of drumsticks, two Senstroke pickups and a Redison adapter to reduce latency costs €450. If all goes according to plan, kit production and distribution will begin in March 2020.
Source: 3dnews.ru