Erica Synths has announced Bullfrog Drums, a drum machine, sampler, and CV/gate sequencer.
They say that it’s optimized for learning drum programming, sampling, working with samples and integrating into various performance setups.
Features:
- 7 sample-based drum voices
- 7 banks of factory samples by Richie Hawtin and Erica Synths team
- Up to 16 banks for user samples
- 64 Mb total sample memory
- Line input for sampling
- Built-in microphone for live sampling
- Built-in speaker
- 7 parameters for sample sound design
- Individual level controls for each voice
- Parameter locks and automations per track
- CV/Gate sequencer for synthesizer control (1V/Oct gate)
- Memory of 4 banks with 16 patterns each
- Memory of 4 banks with 16 kits each
- Memory backup via USB-C
- Versatile, hands-on X0X-style sequencer
- Sequencer with ratchets, probabilities and microtiming
- Up to 64 step sequences
- MIDI IN and MIDI OUT via DIN and USB-C
- Stereo output
- 3.5mm headphones output
Pricing and Availability:
The Bullfrog Drum is available to pre-order for €600, with shipping expected to start May 6th, 2026.
this thing would do very well at $200-300. with currency conversion and taxes its around $1000. for me the main competitor would be something like a machinedrum or digitakt, and with 7 tracks it just feels lacking?
Im sure its a great instrument but wow is stuff getting expensive.