# Digitized Traditional Taiko Drums The Roland Taiko-1 Electronic Drum Allows for Customization By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-taiko1-electronic-drum References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/roland-taiko-electronic-percussion-modern-interpretation-of-classic-japanese-percussion/) & [japantrendshop](https://www.japantrendshop.com/roland-taiko1-electronic-drum-p-5284.html) The Roland Taiko-1 Electronic Drum is a percussion instrument created by the technology brand to offer users a modern way to practice [traditional Japanese percussion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbowl) in a customizable way. The drum draws design inspiration from the wadaiko drum and features a [digitized interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-series) that will allow musicians to customize the way that the unit will sound when played. The unit will create sound feedback openly or privately when paired with a set of headphones to let users practice in public spaces and living areas without disturbing others. The Roland Taiko-1 Electronic Drum has a somewhat skeletal design that can be easily collapsed down for [easy portability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller) to make it ideal for students or performers who require a unit that's ready to go along with them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Percussion Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital interfaces that allow musicians to personalize the sound of traditional instruments. - **Portable Electronic Drums:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and collapsible electronic drum designs for easy transportation and convenience. - **Noise-reducing Practice Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sound feedback systems that enable musicians to practice in public areas without disturbing others. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional instrumentation with digital interfaces to enhance musicians' creativity and personalization. - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative electronic drum designs that prioritize portability and ease of use. - **Sound Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create noise-cancelling technologies and audio feedback systems for musicians practicing in noise-sensitive environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Flatpack Drum Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-drum-kit.md) - [Movement-Tracking Air Drums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-drums.md) - [Budget-Friendly Percussion Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percussion-pad.md) - [Drum Machine Feature Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr8s-30.md) - [Performance-Ready Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-fpe50.md) - [Interactive Drum Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melodics-drums.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Collaboration Piano Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-model-piano.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md)