Erica Synths has introduced HexDrums, a new analog drum machine – created in collaboration with Hexinverter – that they say is forged out of deep respect for traditional designs, with innovative improvements and the combined spellwork of its makers.
Combining the range and flexibility of sounds by Hexinverter with the hands-on, no nonsense layout and aesthetics of Erica Synths, the Hexdrums offers the distilled, iconic essence of analog electronic drums in a practical form factor.
The HexDrums has 10 sound sources, mostly based on the Hexinverter Mutant series of percussion modules: two kick drums for different (or combined) flavors – the BD9 and Bass drum, an optimized Mutant Machine, Snare drum, Clap, Rimshot and HiHats.
To complete the setup, Erica Synths Cymbals have been added, featuring 10 sets of crash and ride cymbal samples.
All drums have individual outputs and in the master section, they are panned in the stereo field before being sent into the Compressor and Master Drive, derived from the Mutant Glue.
A hands-on and easy-to-program sequencer provides nuanced, up to 64-step pattern design, accents, per-step microtiming, ratchets, rolls, per-step probability and a memory of 16 banks with 16 patterns each.
Features:
- Fully analog Mutant voices
- Versatile, hands-on X0X-style sequencer
- Individual voice outputs
- Stereo compressor
- Stereo master drive
- 16 banks of 16 patterns memory
- Memory backup via USB B
- Song mode
Pricing and Availability:
The Erica Synths HexDrums is available to pre-order, priced at € 1200.00, with shipping planned to start at the end of November, 2025.
I just came here to say that the new look is amazing!
Good job Synthead.
I’m liking it.
what new look…? lol
The Mobile version.
Is it not new?
I’ve only seen it this morning when I checked in on my phone.
I’ve been using Synthopia for about 6 years and haven’t seen it before.
It makes reading the comments much easier on a phone. Though I still prefer the desktop version on my PC / Laptop.
I don’t see any difference on either
Same synthtopia I’ve had for like 10 years or something like that
Scroll to the bottom of the screen.
There’s a new Desktop Version / Switch To Mobile Version toggle.
The mobile version is so much better on a mobile.
Great Unit! A true drum synth!
Much more appealing then the TR-1000 for me personally.
This sounds really good and I love the ‘chunky’ buttons and all the hands-on control.
Not as comprehensive as Roland TR-1000 but at almost half price it looks like a winner 🙂
Scroll to the bottom of the screen.
There’s a new Desktop Version / Switch To Mobile Version toggle.
The mobile version is so much better on a mobile.
i dont understand why every kick drum needs to sound distorted and go “Boing!” and they think this is a good sound and demo….useful in ZERO tracks today…