In pictures: Omega GM-1 electronic drum kit for Rock Band
Wired up and ready to play
Omega GM-1
With the high level of electronic drum sets released at this year’s NAMM Show, it’s no surprise to see manufacturers rolling out more gaming peripherals in the same vein - moving away from flimsy plastic controllers to an altogether more ‘realistic’ playing experience. Omega Music Technology’s GM-1 System is the first for 2010.
Essentially, Omega has released a set of triggers compatible with Rock Band and Guitar Hero, enabling the gamer to play with a real drum kit. Available as a DIY set (see picture 2) for $249 or bundled with a Pearl kit which may well be the world’s largest game controller.
Any noise-level concerns have been taken care of with support for mesh heads and the Choral Choke damping system for the cymbals.
Budding DIYers can scroll through the gallery for a closer look at each mounted part.
Including the GM-1; Choral Choke dampeners; and tom, kick and cymbal Tech Triggers
The full caboodle
The 'brain' mounted above the kick drum
The GM-1
Tech Trigger mounted on a tom
Toms
Tech Trigger mounted on a kick
Bass drum
Standard cymbal with Choral Choke damping system and Tech Trigger
Cymbals
Standard hi-hats with Choral Choke damping system and Tech Trigger
Hi-hats
Pearl P-120P kick pedal with trigger
Pedal
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