ddrum

ddrum

Also known as: d-drum, ddrum USA

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ddrum is a drum manufacturer founded in 1983 in suburban Stockholm, Sweden, by Hans Nordelius and Mikael Carlsson as part of Clavia Digital Musical Instruments (the company behind Nord keyboards and synthesizers). The brand was an early pioneer of electronic drum triggers, distinguishing itself from contemporaries by using real drum heads rather than rubber pads to trigger sounds, which allowed...

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ddrum is a drum manufacturer founded in 1983 in suburban Stockholm, Sweden, by Hans Nordelius and Mikael Carlsson as part of Clavia Digital Musical Instruments (the company behind Nord keyboards and synthesizers). The brand was an early pioneer of electronic drum triggers, distinguishing itself from contemporaries by using real drum heads rather than rubber pads to trigger sounds, which allowed for more authentic playability.

In 2005, ddrum was sold to Florida-based Armadillo Enterprises, which expanded the brand beyond electronic percussion into a full-line drum company. The catalog now includes acoustic drum kits such as the Dominion series (offered in birch and ash), the D Series, the SE Flyer entry-level kits, and Hybrid Drums that blend acoustic shells with integrated triggers. Snare drums, deccabons, hardware, and accessories round out the acoustic side.

On the electronic side, ddrum continues the lineage of its original trigger work with products like the DDTI Trigger Interface, the NIO percussion pads, and the Ddrum 5 electronic drum module. The brand is commonly associated with metal and hard rock drummers, owing in part to its aggressive-looking kits and its role in the electronic-trigger market.

ddrum has 109 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Drum Sets, Drums, and Snare Drums. Their gear is featured by 26 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Vinnie Paul, Gilby Clarke, and Dave Lombardo. Most ddrum products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.

Artists Who Use ddrum

Vinnie Paul uses 2 ddrum products

Vinnie Paul

Drummer · Pantera

Gilby Clarke uses 2 ddrum products

Gilby Clarke

Guitarist · Guns N' Roses

Dave Lombardo uses 2 ddrum products

Dave Lombardo

Drummer · Slayer

Samus Paulicelli uses 2 ddrum products

Samus Paulicelli

Guitarist, Bassist · Goatwhore

Ginger Fish uses 2 ddrum products

Ginger Fish

Drummer · Marilyn Manson

Zyon Cavalera uses 2 ddrum products

Zyon Cavalera

Drummer · Soulfly

Shawn Drover uses 2 ddrum products

Shawn Drover

Singer, Drummer · Megadeth

Jeffrey Nations uses 2 ddrum products

Jeffrey Nations

Singer, Guitarist

Dave Mustaine uses 1 ddrum product

Dave Mustaine

Singer, Guitarist · Metallica

Mario Duplantier uses 1 ddrum product

Mario Duplantier

Drummer · Gojira

Ilan Rubin uses 1 ddrum product

Ilan Rubin

Guitarist, Drummer · Foo Fighters

Will Champion uses 1 ddrum product

Will Champion

Guitarist, Drummer · Coldplay

Paul Mazurkiewicz uses 1 ddrum product

Paul Mazurkiewicz

Drummer · Cannibal Corpse

Ben Gillies uses 1 ddrum product

Ben Gillies

Drummer · Silverchair

Christian Coma uses 1 ddrum product

Christian Coma

Drummer · Black Veil Brides

Vinny Appice uses 1 ddrum product

Vinny Appice

Drummer · Black Sabbath

Brian Tichy uses 1 ddrum product

Brian Tichy

Guitarist, Drummer · Ozzy Osbourne

Pat Mastelotto uses 1 ddrum product

Pat Mastelotto

Drummer · King Crimson

Tim Yeung uses 1 ddrum product

Tim Yeung

Drummer · Morbid Angel

Rich Redmond uses 1 ddrum product

Rich Redmond

Drummer · Rushlow

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viotones

viotones

Gear IQ 216

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nikos_bartsokas

Gear IQ 119

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