An experienced drum teacher left the following feedback after recently buying a DRUMacus... "I have been using the DRUMcus in schools this week for teaching and have to say it is absolutely brilliant - particularly for explaining time subdivisions and counting etc. Best £20 I have spent in ages!!!!!  All my pupils seem to really enjoy using it and it has made my life so much easier when teaching. It certainly gets my seal of approval!!!! - Duncan Rose".

What is a DRUMacus?

The DRUMacus is a teaching aid that has been developed over the last year. It is totally unique and offers drum teachers and pupils a simple, fast and effective way of displaying drum patterns and then creating endless variations of them.

The DRUMacus is a matrix of cubes set within a frame that can be rotated individually.  Every cube has symbols printed on it to represent the various instruments of a drum kit.  You rotate the cubes to produce drum patterns and drum fills.  Click on the models below to find out more:

DRUMacus-K  DRUMacus-N  DRUMacus-X  DRUMacus-P 

DRUMacus-Clamp

Why choose a DRUMacus?

A DRUMacus is as powerful as you make it.  It makes you experiment and play drums in ways that you may never have thought of before. Drum teachers, students, self-taught drummers and competent drummers can all use the DRUMacus to expand their ability, style and creativity.

Every DRUMacus comes with a user manual explaining how to use it and background information on how to play the drums. It also has a 12-month warranty from date of purchase against faulty components.

How much does a DRUMacus cost?

Every DRUMacus is hand-built to ensure perfect operation. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery from confirmation of your order. Prices for the DRUMacus model range, accessories and postage costs are as follows:

DRUMacus-K = £12

DRUMacus-N = £15

DRUMacus-X = £25

DRUMacus-P = £8

Optional Clamp to fix DRUMacus to drum kit = £8

Replacement DRUMacus User Manual = £5

Postage and Packing per item shipped (within U.K. only) = £5

For international orders & deliveries, please email me by clicking here.

Where can I buy a DRUMacus?

I am now selling the DRUMacus via ebay so, once you have chosen the DRUMacus model you require, click here and type "drumacus" into ebay's search facility. The available DRUMacus models will be displayed.

You can pay via Paypal (pay julian.stapley@dammit.co.uk) or by Cheque (pay J. Stapley).

DRUMacus-K

The DRUMacus-K is designed for the basic drum kit and lets you create endless drum patterns and simple drum fills for common time signatures.  It can produce 8-beat grooves, 16-beat grooves and swing beats.  Simple drum fills can also be included in the patterns you produce.  The DRUMacus-K is an excellent introductory model if you want to learn the drums from the start or improve your basic skills.

An example of a simple pattern on the DRUMacus-K is shown below.

An example of a complex pattern created on the DRUMacus-K is shown below.

DRUMacus-K dimensions (mm) = W:212, H:115, D:21

DRUMacus-N

The DRUMacus-N is also for the basic drum kit and has the same features as the DRUMacus-K but is set out to represent formal drum Notation and Tabs.  This model lets you relate directly to drum music and understand how Crotchets, Quavers, Quaver Triplets and Semi-Quavers work.

An example of a simple pattern on the DRUMacus-N is shown below.

An example of a complex pattern created on the DRUMacus-N is shown below.

DRUMacus-N dimensions (mm) = W:212, H:130, D:21

DRUMacus-X

A fantastically powerful DRUMacus designed to test and develop even the most seasoned drummer.  With beat subdivision down to semi-quaver triplets and demi-semi-quavers, this device will produce awesome patterns and drum fills.

The DRUMacus-X is bigger than and laid out differently to other DRUMacus products to facilitate the complex beats that it can produce. It is recommended that you have a good level of understanding of counting and drum music to maximise the vast potential of the DRUMacus-X.

The DRUMacus-X is undergoing final development and testing.

DRUMacus-P

A DRUMacus designed for hand percussion instruments such as Djembes, Doumbeks, Congas and Bongos. Bass, Muted, Open and Slap hand strokes are included to allow complex and varied pattern generation.

The DRUMacus-P is undergoing final development and testing.

DRUMacus Clamp

There is an optional clamp that you can purchase to fix your DRUMacus to a drum kit.  The DRUMacus has two fixing points for the clamp which gives great flexibility to its preferred location.  

The recommended attachment point for the DRUMacus is the Hi-hat stand below the Hi-hat cymbals.  This lets you play the Hi-hats, but also view the DRUMacus clearly and easily adjust it. Your DRUMacus user manual has a section detailing the optional clamp and how to use it.