Yamaha today announced the free V2 firmware for the EAD10 electronic acoustic drum module, adding new creative functionality and customizable settings for drum recording, rehearsal and teaching applications.
- Talk Back Function:
- Push of a button enables a clearer and louder recording of your voice
- Can be activated using a drum pad or foot switch
- Great feature for online lessons and educational content creation
- Extended Recording Duration:
- Record 90 minutes (up from 30 minutes) of your playing to a USB flash drive
- New General Settings:
- Mic Noise Gate Threshold – set the noise level at which the gate opens
- Mic Noise Gate Release Time – set the length of time the gate takes to close(The mic noise gate is used to attenuate unwanted ambient noise and mic hiss)
- Jack Noise Reduction – reduce unwanted static noises from cables
- Click Audio Output Routing:
- The click can now be routed to the main stereo outputs and USB audio output
- Provides the option of having the click track in performances and recordings
- New Drum Kits for Low-Volume Setups (separate optional add-on):
- 42 new kit scenes including acoustic and electronic sounds
- Kits optimized for use with drum triggers, mesh heads and low-volume cymbals
- Brings a whole new realism to low-volume practice and performance
EAD10s with the new firmware pre-installed will be available from March 2020. Until then, customers will have to update the firmware on their own.
