Electronic drum module

The performer can hear this signal by connecting headphones to the drum module (i.e., for individual practice) or by plugging the drum module into an amplifier and loudspeaker or PA system for audible practice or live performances.

The drum module's output signal can also be patched into an audio console for concerts or sound recording.

Manufacturers of electronic drum modules such as Roland Corporation have often built unusual playable sounds into the sound banks of their electronic drum modules to showcase the capabilities of the technology.

[3] Electronic drum modules also provide advanced features such as the ability to drive digital samplers.

When used in conjunction with an electronic or digital sampler, the sounds that can be played with a drum module are practically unlimited.

While manufacturers such as Roland use "Percussion Sound Module," such a term only describes a subset of the device's functions.

"Drum brain" is a term used by drummers, equipment sellers, and other industry professionals to be more descriptive.

"Drum machines" were introduced in the 1980s as an accompaniment device, essentially, an "artificial drummer".

The electronic drum module referred to in this article may be considered to contain a sound module; however the distinction of an electronic drum module is that it contains the logic circuits to serve specifically as a conversion device: its first goal is to "read" drum play, its second task is to convert that "play" into audible sounds.