How We Do It (LVI, laser video imaging):
The unique integration of LVI, Active Optics, EIS, Electronic Image Stabilization and CG Mapping have made it possible to finally bring drums into the video revolution.
When developing these products all available and upcoming technologies were considered, here are some of the reasons they were excluded.
* OLED (image Burn, cannot display static image more that a couple minutes, Cost)
* LED ( low resolution, the best 4mm pitch LED screen offers only 139 lines of
resolution for a 22" bass drum head vs Drum Tek at 1080 lines, or a 12" tom 4mm LED 76 lines vs 1080)
* Traditional video projection (impossible to control focus, heat, image burn)
PixelHead: est retail $2250.00 usd
Your Bass Drum now a realtime video screen
* Full HD mapped Bass Drum Head.
* Any Image, video or picture
* 100% Silent Operation
* Realtime switching between sources or videos
* Live HD Camera input
* Can be controlled by iPAD or PC
* Triggering Options, MIDI, DMX, IR, Manual
* Near zero acoustical impact
PixelDrums: $ TBD
VIdeo Drum Shell Imaging, complete sets with all shells and bass drum heads are imaged and mapped. In addition to the aspects of PixelHead, special control allows for flowing images accross any or part of the set (roll across toms and images track along in real time, or simply change static textures from red sparkle next zebra).
PixelDrums include everything need to produce incredible visual performances. Tour ready rack mount computer, touch screen and interfaces., robust cabling and connectors are used throughout the kit. Custom anti-vibration composit road cases are included. All of the packing cues are taken form over 30 years touring large laser systems (the most fragile items ever toured).
PixelDrums begin with the finest seamless OPTICALLY CLEAR Cast Acrylic Shells. Coatings are then applied to inner and outer surfaces to facilitate ultra high contrast video imaging. These coatings produce a slightly warmer sounding acrylic set. When not displaying an image the shells appear to be dark gray almost black. Of course any configuration and sizes can be accommodated. All hardware and craftsmanship is held the highest level. The tom mounting systems unique rear mount rack allows an unobstructed view of the drum shells. Kits are also available in a variety of silent electronic configurations.
A unique packaging and mounting system is designed for almost invisible acoustic impact as well as providing vibration elimination. Totally silent operation, no fan noise to deal with and a wide operating temperature range with safety sensors and limiters, to insure complete system protection even in the harshest situations. Limitless image library size. (Midi triggering limits files to 256 images or video clips per folder). Masking capability for sound ports any size or location in the image field. Can be remote controlled from MAC, PC, iPAD or Smart Phone, depending on your triggering requirements.
IN DEVELOPMENT RoboHat: Robotic remote Hi Hats. RoboHat allows for multiple real hi-hat cymbals to be utilized selectively or simultaneously from one pedal. Exact simulation of the primary HH is reproduced or electronically sampled and applied individually or across all RoboHat devices. For the first time play as many as six different Hi-Hats simultaneously. Midi triggered presets allow for any timing or combinations to programmed and played on demand.
The RoboHats can also be preprogrammed and recalled through midi or other protocols to assist in reproducing complex arrangements live.
This is your real cymbals!
IN DEVELOPMENT RoboStand: Articulating robotic stands or supports for cymbals and assorted percussion locations.
IN DEVELOPMENT ErgoThrone: Gel and Bead technology molded to your specific seating position
All Drum Tek products are Pending Patent Approval.
Contact 702-885-5198 Don@drumtek.net