The Fame Hybrid PRO is suitable for all e-drum manufacturers, e.g. Roland, Yamaha, Fame, 2Box or Alesis. It offers the easy way to expand an existing e-drum set and add the modern multi-layer sounds of Marco Minnemann and Simon Phillips to an older model. A whole 40 kits with over 400 sounds are waiting in the 4 GB flash memory. All drum triggers of the common manufacturers fit for the Fame Hybrid Pro, so an acoustic drum kit can be quickly transformed into a hybrid drum kit with bombastic sound of the two star drummers. Whether rubber pads or mesh heads, the trigger parameters can be individually adjusted for each pad concept.
The Fame Hybrid PRO Sound Module is a professional e-drum trigger module in the exclusive Simon Phillips and Marco Minnemann Edition, compatible with all manufacturers. It has 12 separate trigger channels, four direct outs and offers latency-free There is a sensational 4 GB of flash memory available, which can be filled with sounds or WAV samples as desired. From factory there are about 400 exclusive multi-layer sounds, consisting of 12,500 individual samples recorded especially for Music Store professional by Simon Phillips and Marco Minnemann. The open sound architecture allows quick sorting and creation of kits, sounds and own backing tracks with the help of a software editor. In the Fame Hybrid PRO sound module there are 100 kit memory locations, 40 of which are already populated with our own sounds. Each kit can be assigned a click or a song - perfect for live use. The four direct outs offer the opportunity to route pads, songs and click individually, plus the headphone output (stereo) can be routed as an additional direct output. The stereo line-in also turns the Fame Hybrid PRO module into an in-ear monitoring station. Additionally, connected pads can be assigned a function. With one hit you start/stop songs, loops or the metronome if needed. The Fame Hybrid PRO is compatible with all manufacturers. All drum and cymbal pads can be connected, and it can also be used flawlessly with all triggers.
Simon Phillips and Marco Minnemann are legendary drummers who are among the best in the world. Simon Phillips has influenced generations of drummers with his inimitable style at TOTO. Marco Minnemann is a renowned live and studio drummer. He has played for Paul Gilbert, The Buddy Rich Big Band, Udo Lindenberg and NENA, among others.
There are about 400 multi-layer sounds in the sound module, consisting of 12,500 individual samples. Simon Phillips and Marco Minnemann recorded their drum sets in a Los Angeles recording studio and optimized them for the Hybrid PRO module together with our development department.
For all styles, drums and cymbals were recorded with elaborate multi-miking and at different distances. At Fame, multi-layer means that each instrument is recorded at different volume levels. This means that not only the volume, but also the sound pattern and frequency change with different beat intensity. Some of the Fame sounds consist of up to 128 single layers. The result is an absolutely natural sound behavior and an excellent sound of the top class.
The Fame Hybrid PRO trigger interface has 12 separate trigger channels, additionally there are HH-Control and Ride-Control. The ultra-fast Fame module allows latency-free playing in numerous dynamic levels. In addition to the snare rim, another pad can be connected to the kick input via a split cable (included). A full 4 GB of flash memory is available for your own samples, loops and songs. An external source, e.g. a monitor signal, is fed in via line-in. A special highlight are the four direct outputs (mono). By means of differentiated routings, individual instruments or certain groups can be sent separately into the mix, also backing tracks or the metronome can be sent via this, perfect for live use. The Fame Hybrid Pro offers an optimal output solution for every application. From a simple stereo overall mix on the headphones to individual monitor and playback setups, you can realize almost everything with the routing possibilities of the Fame Hybrid PRO.
The housing of the Fame Hybrid PRO is made of metal and can therefore withstand even the toughest everyday touring. The excellent workmanship is also evident on the back: each individual input and output jack has a separate screw connection and wiring. The risk of a defective socket is significantly minimized by this principle. The robust switches and the two knobs are also designed for extreme durability. The Fame Sound Module is manufactured in Europe under the highest quality standards.
Besides the unique multi-layer samples, another feature contributes to the ultra-realistic Fame sound: Depending on velocity and playing style, the output sounds vary minimally, thus avoiding the "machine gun" sound that sometimes makes other electronic drum sets sound artificial and the Hybrid Pro unfolds an inimitable naturalness with professional studio-quality sounds.
Conventional WAV files are loaded into the module via USB in CD quality (stereo, 16 bit/44.1 kHz) and then assigned to a kit. This way playbacks, sample tracks and loops are easily played, if needed a pad of the Fame Hybrid PRO acts as start/stop/pause by hitting it.
In addition to practice purposes, the integrated metronome is specifically optimized for live use. One customized metronome can be saved per kit. A variety of time signatures, accents and sounds can be programmed according to your own specifications. The metronome can also be used as a one- or two-beat single counter: in the corresponding mode, the click stops automatically.
The module is operated in a simple and structured way via five menu items (MIXERUNIT/PROGRAM/CHANNEL/SOUND/SPECIAL) with different sections. The display is divided into six sections, which are controlled with the rotary control and with three push buttons. The overall volume can be adjusted via a LEVEL control, which can be disconnected if necessary and then controls only the headphones, for example.
The unique open sound concept of the Fame Hybrid Pro module is a sensational innovation in this price range. If you connect the module to a device via USB, it is recognized as a storage medium in USB mode and you can access the entire module. Using drag & drop, samples, loops and entire songs can be dragged onto the module, which are then immediately available on the Fame Hybrid Pro module. All settings, such as kits, sounds, presets and triggers can be organized and arranged on the PC/MAC similar to pictures. The own kits can be easily equipped with sounds and songs with the free software editor, so you can create, for example, a kit list to match the setlist at the concert, which is then called up in sequence. With the software editor, multi-layer sounds with 127 velocity levels can be created from your own sounds if required. From any WAV file, e.g. studio recordings of an acoustic drum set, an excellent multi-layer sound can be made.
This is an editor software for processing Hybrid Pro kits and sounds. You can edit existing kits, plus the editor includes the unique feature of creating your own multi-layer sounds from your wave files that can be played on a Fame Hybrid Pro module.
Please note before using the software:
As a Fame Hybrid Pro customer/customer, you can now benefit from additional sounds that are available in every module. These are authentic cymbal sounds of one of the hottest and most modern cymbal series worldwide, namely the Meinl Byzance series, which were commissioned by us in a professional recording studio. For the first time ever, creative stack sounds are available to optimize the playing experience and sound variety.
Renowned microphones, preamps and converters were used to guarantee the high-quality sound experience. Of course, these are high-resolution multi-layer samples at 44.1 kHz and 24 bits, constructed from numerous individual samples; the hi-hat sounds, for example, consist of over 150 individual samples. All sounds were recorded using the multi-mic process, six microphones were used for each sample.
I had a old 2009 drum module, the pads are still ok but the sounds are 'dated' I'm working on a new theatre tribute act, so need great sounds. The new Fame Hybrid Pro Sound Module is just amazing, once its been set up correctly, it plays really well.... produced drum sounds and some amazing drum patterns to play along with....great price, can't wait to get hold of the Sound Editor App...
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