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Desktop Percussion Kits

The Y-Drum Includes Portable Pads to Set Up Your Instrument on Any Surface

— February 12, 2013 — Tech
The electronic drum kit was an exciting adaptation from the conventional band instrument, and the Y-Drum is yet another upgrade to the innovative piece of hi-tech equipment. Kevin Depape's concept is a portable percussion set that can be established virtually anywhere.

A hard case with a handle houses the speaker, several controls and an audio jack. Open it up and you'll find that it also stores a charger, a pair of cordless headphones, a receiver tray and seven flexible pads that function as heads. Every component is so shallow and compact that you can establish your ideal setup on your own computer desk. The bluetooth-integrated sound system allows your hands and your sticks to beat away without stirring up tangled wires. You can customize the sounds of the Y-Drum with Roland applications on your computer, tablet and smartphone.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Percussion Kits - Opportunity for disruption in the instrument manufacturing industry by offering more practical and accessible drumming experiences.
2. Compact Sound Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the audio equipment industry by creating portable yet powerful sound systems for on-the-go performances and practices.
3. Bluetooth-integrated Instruments - Opportunity for disruption in the music technology industry by incorporating bluetooth connectivity to traditional acoustic instruments and offering new ways of performing and creating music.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments Manufacturing - This innovation opens up avenue to create more portable instruments and accessories that can be used in unconventional performance settings.
2. Audio Equipment - Incorporating more wireless and portable features to sound systems used for musical performances and events presents an opportunity for disruption.
3. Music Technology - Incorporating more technology in traditional instruments and accessories presents new ways of creating and performing music, creating opportunity for disruption in the industry.
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