Zildjian is expanding its operations, having just entered the group of electronic drum kit manufacturers.
Zildjian ALCHEM-E electronic drum kits are entering the market as we speak. They are equipped with special electronic cymbals, a drum module with in-built Zildjian samples, and are available in three configurations named ALCHEM-E Bronze, ALCHEM-E Gold and ALCHEM-E Gold EX, have just been introduced on the market.
The kits come with a USB Flash Drive, module mounting plate with necessary screws, a cleaning cloth, a drum key, a bass drum pillow, a bass drum hoop protector, bass drum patch (x2) and. a pair of Zildjian ALCHEM-E sticks. A hi-hat stand, snare drum stand, bass drum pedal and drum throne are NOT included.
Basic specs of the Zildjian E-Family cymbals:
- Look, feel, and response of acoustic cymbals (no rubber pads, low-volume cymbals)
- Dynamic, realistic, and responsive electronic Hi-hat solution
- All cymbals feature 3-zone playability (bell, bow, and edge)
- Consistent 360° triggering
- Adjustable, touch-sensitive cymbal choking
- Access to a wide range of legendary Zildjian cymbal sounds with the Zildjian E-VAULT module
Basic specs of the Zildjian E-Vault electronic drum module:
- Pre-configured kits with customizable user kits
- Sound library offering an expansive collection of high-quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds + access to a wide variety of legendary Zildjian cymbals (past, present, AND future)
- Bluetooth audio connectivity
- Setup expansion with 6 drum inputs and 6 cymbal inputs
- 8 balanced individual audio outputs
- Midi In/Out via USB and 5-Pin DIN
- 10-Channel USB-C out
- 32GB of built-in memory
- Update and backup data using the included USB flash drive
- Ambience FX adjustability
Basic specs of the Zildjian ALCHEM-E Bronze electronic drum kit:
- 14″ Hi-hat
- 16″ Crash
- 18″ Crash Ride
- 14″ x 5″ Snare Drum
- 10″ x 4″ Rack Tom (2)
- 12″ x 4″ Floor Tom
- 18″ x 7.5″ Bass Drum
- Shell material: Poplar / Basswood
- Finish: Matte Black Wrap
- Mini Tube Lugs
- 2.3 mm hoops
- Hardware: Cymbal Boom Stand (x2), Tom Mount (x3), Module Stand
- Suggested retail price: USD 4499.99
Basic specs of the Zildjian ALCHEM-E Gold electronic drum kit:
- 14″ HiHat
- 16″ Crash
- 20″ Ride
- 14″ x 5″ Snare Drum
- 10″ x 7″ Rack Tom
- 14″ x 12″ Floor Tom
- 18″ x 12″ Bass Drum
- Shell material: North American Maple (7 plies)
- Finish: Black Gold Foundry Shimmer Gloss Laquer
- Mini Tube Lugs
- 2.3 mm hoops
- Hardware: Cymbal Boom Stand (x2), Tom Mount, Module Stand
- Suggested retail price: USD 5999.99
Basic specs of the Zildjian ALCHEM-E Gold EX electronic drum kit:
- 14″ HiHat
- 16″ Crash
- 18″ Crash Ride
- 20″ Ride
- 14″ x 5″ Snare Drum
- 10″ x 7″ Rack Tom
- 12″ X 8″ Rack Tom
- 14″ x 12″ Floor Tom
- 20″ x 14″ Bass Drum
- Shell material: North America Maple (7 plies)
- Finish: Black Gold Foundry Shimmer Gloss Laquer
- Mini Tube Lugs
- 2.3 mm hoops
- Hardware: Hardware: Cymbal Boom Stand (x2), Tom Mount (x3), Module Stand
- Suggested retail price: USD 6999.99