Aerodrums 2

Introducing

Meet Aerodrums 2 – a compact drum solution! Expressive as any high end electronic drum kit, with a versatile design for playing at any volume and in any environment.

A new way to drum

Whether you’re a seasoned drummer or just starting out, Aerodrums 2 is the ultimate instrument to play more.

Unleash your creativity anywhere

Aerodrums 2’s portability allows you to take your instrument with you wherever you go. Its lightweight design makes it easy to pack and transport, while its compact size means it won’t take up much space in your bag.

Whether you’re practicing in your living room, recording in a studio, jamming with friends or gigging, Aerodrums 2’s portability ensures that you’re never without your drum kit.

Save space without sacrificing sound

Short on space? We’ve got you. Unlike traditional drum kits, Aerodrums 2 doesn’t require a large physical setup, and can be played comfortably even in your bedroom.

Enjoy drumming, without needing a lot of extra room for a drum set.

Whisper-quiet performance

Aerodrums 2 doesn’t produce any sound on its own, allowing you to play as loud as you want without making a noise. So no more putting on the brave face by your flatmates or relatives. And no more complaints from your ever-so-supportive neighbors!

The Aerodrums 2’s sensor captures your movements and translates them into realistic drum sounds, which can be played through headphones or speakers. Worry less, play more!

MIDI compatible

Aerodrums 2’s MIDI compatibility is a powerful feature that opens up a world of possibilities for drummers and music producers alike. With plug & play MIDI output, you can use Aerodrums 2 to control any MIDI-compatible software or hardware, giving you access to an endless array of drum sounds and effects.

Now THIS makes Aerodrums 2 not only a fantastic standalone drumming solution, but also an incredibly versatile tool for recording, performing, and producing music.

Drum response

Aerodrums’ drum response technology is what makes it the perfect choice for drummers who crave an authentic playing experience.

We designed Aerodrums 2 to have low latency and high accuracy. The time between when you hit a drum and hear the sound is minimal, to the point that you can’t perceive it. This creates a natural and immersive drumming experience that is incredibly satisfying to play.

With its advanced 3D tracking system, Aerodrums 2 captures every nuance of your playing, from the speed and intensity of your hits to the position of your drumsticks and feet. This level of precision and realism is unmatched by other drumming systems.

When you hit a drum, Aerodrums 2 uses advanced algorithms to choose an audio sample and playback volume that accurately reflects your musical intent, creating a highly responsive and expressive drumming experience.  Unlike with electronic drums, there are no distracting noises from hitting pads.

Play along to your music

You can play along to music in many different ways with Aerodrums 2. Stream audio from your mobile phone using BlueTooth. Plug your device directly into Aerodrums 2 through the line-in jack. Or transfer your MP3s over WiFi and access features such as segment looping and playback slow down.

The Aerodrums 2 app

Available for Windows PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Chromebook and Meta Quest, our app gives you a stunning, realistic view of your drum kit, sticks, and feet. Learn songs, practice with our advanced metronome, record performances, change drum kits, view playing stats and much much more.

VR compatible

Aerodrums 2 supports Meta Quest virtual reality headsets. You can see your real world surroundings and hands while drumming. Your drum set and sticks are accurately superimposed in real time, making your drumming experience even more immersive.

Air drumming & rebound

Yes yes, it’s true that air drumming doesn’t provide the same rebound as hitting an acoustic drum. But it’s not true that the feeling of hitting a surface is absent. By not gripping the drum stick tightly and allowing the butt of the stick to collide with your palm, it will naturally stop moving and you will feel the impact of every stroke. This feels extremely natural and it provides the crucial element of tactile feedback that lets you play fast and hit hard in a very comfortable way.

As for your feet, Aerodrums 2 supports heel up and heel down bass drum foot techniques. For those looking for the exact feel of a bass drum pedal, you can attach reflectors to actual pedals, allowing Aerodrums 2 to register hits perfectly.

One is included in the box, it is compatible with reverse beater style practice pads.

How Aerodrums 2 works

Setting up Aerodrums 2 is a breeze compared to traditional electronic drum kits. The latter require intricate assembly, cable routing, and adjustment of multiple pads. Aerodrums 2’s streamlined design lets you be up and running in under a minute.

From unboxing to drumming is as easy as that. To go further you install our app on your tablet/computer/phone. Pairing the Aerodrums 2 device with the app is as simple as  configuring an Amazon Echo or Google Home. You don’t even need a WiFi network in range, Aerodrums 2 offers its own.

Aerodrums 2 and you

Whether you’re a beginner looking to practice at home, a professional drummer in need of a portable kit for gigs and sessions, or a producer looking for a powerful MIDI controller for music production – Aerodrums 2 has got you covered.

Hobbyist drummer

You’ve developed this great skill that is drumming. But to express it you’ve needed a drum set to be there. Now with Aerodrums 2 you can express your drumming on many more occasions.

Do you ever get tired of playing sticking exercises for hours on end on a pad? Do you wish you could spend your practice time more productively? After all, there’s a lot more to drumming than rudiments and sticking technique. With Aerodrums 2 you can feel the thrill of playing drums whenever you want. 

Whether it’s jamming along to music, figuring out parts to transfer to your acoustic kit or just having fun with our minigames, Aerodrums 2 will let you drum in the comfort of your home without disturbing anyone.

Young / aspiring drummer

Anyone here looking to begin on the drum set? You know what we are about to say! Our drums are perfect for you! Let’s get you started by helping you learn basic rhythms and drumming techniques. The skills you build seamlessly transfer to an acoustic drum set.

Aerodrums 2 is the perfect complement to a practice pad to keep you engaged and have fun as you learn. And it doesn’t place any limits on how proficient you can become.

Music maker

With its MIDI compatibility, you can use Aerodrums 2 as input into your favorite music production software. Which means you can create drum tracks with a human feel without needing to have a physical drum kit.

Family man

Looking to rekindle your passion for drumming? Now you don’t have to compromise your space or your little ones’ sleep to do it!

With Aerodrums’ compact design, you can set up a full drum kit experience in any room and play as loud or as quiet as you want without disturbing the family.

Pro drummer

Benny Greb (like Johnny a pioneer in modern drumming) once told us Aerodrums wasn’t for him because he can hear what his drum set would sound like in his mind when playing with sticks only. We love Benny, he’s great. We believe most drummers have more fun and inspiration when they actually hear their playing though. And we know you’ve had many urges to try drumming ideas when you couldn’t sit at your drum set.

You’ve spent thousands of hours on your drums and practice pad. For you, practice is mostly about maintaining skills. Still our money is on air drumming improving your chops even further. It’s just a bonus of playing Aerodrums.

The next generation

Wondering how Aerodrums 2 compares to our original model? Well it has taken us 7 years to incorporate all the lessons learnt from users of the original. We’ve redesigned Aerodrums 2 from the ground up so that it no longer requires a computer and can be set up in seconds.

Our infrared sensor ensures robust performance in brightly lit environments, even on stage. Take a look below at all that’s changed.

How Aerodrums 2 stacks up

Ok, let’s put it all together. Let’s really consider your options here. Let’s really show you that Aerodrums 2 offers a unique alternative to electronic drum kits that use pads. Take a look!

What’s in the box

Tech specs

While the original Aerodrums requires a separate computer to power, Aerodrums 2 IS the computer. But blazing fast motion tracking and ultra-low latency audio rendering don’t come cheap. Aerodrums 2 is impressively powerful, featuring a multicore CPU, a high-speed mocap sensor, and enough space to store thousands of high fidelity drum samples. With this power, Aerodrums 2 can detect the minutest of hits and the fastest of rolls with no perceptible latency.

If you are into camping or busking

Aerodrums 2 can be powered from a standard USB power bank supporting Power Delivery 3.0 and up (all recents ones do).

A typical 10,000mAh power bank that fits in the palm of your hand will let you drum for 8 hours.

Examples of people using Aerodrums 2

The two videos below are by early adopters. Before YouTube takes you down another wonderful journey down the internets, don’t forget to leave your email if you are interested in our products.

Aerodrums 2 Quick Demo by Kai Jokiaho

Jazz Rock Live with Aerodrums 2 and the Quest 3S

This video is by Richard, co-creator of Aerodrums 1 & 2:

Everlong by Foo Fighters drum cover with Aerodrums 2

Rich schedule of upcoming new features

Aerodrums 2’s powerful and versatile hardware allow for a limitless number of new features to be added. For example, the ability to output a separate audio channel for each drum via USB for stage mixing. And of course, new drum pieces and drum sets.

Here is the list of upcoming features, to be published as over-the-air updates in the order listed.

Upcoming feature: drum set customization

This will allow you to create custom drum sets with the drum pieces of your choice, and to adjust the placement of drum pieces.

Upcoming feature: minigames

Minigames are drumming exercises disguised as games. There will be minigames training different aspects of drumming, like speed, time keeping, limb independence, sight reading, and more.

Upcoming feature: playalongs

Playalongs are full songs with the drums removed, for you to drum along to. They will come with a drum transcription that is annotated on the fly with how well you are playing (think Rock Band / Guitar Hero, but with drum notation). 

The Aerodrums 2 app will score your performances so you can measure your progress. You will be able to slow playback down to build confidence.

Upcoming feature: lessons

Lessons will progressively be released covering a full curriculum from complete beginners (e.g. how to hold the drum sticks) to advanced players (e.g. metric modulation). The lessons will feature drum notation, including teaching you how to read it. 

The Aerodrums 2 app will accurately grade your progress: It evaluates if you are hitting the right drums at the right time, with the correct hand. This is unique to Aerodrums 2: pad based electronic drums cannot tell your left stick from your right.