As a reader of Modern Drummer, it’s probable that you are well-aware of DW’s venture into the realm of electronic drums, aptly named the DWe Drum Set. DW describes this product as the first-ever wireless acoustic-electronic convertible drumkit. Convertible, meaning you can easily transform the DWe from electronic to acoustic by removing the triggering mechanisms and swapping out the mesh drumheads for standard heads. And that’s right, I said WIRELESS! Is this a game-changer for e-drums? Regardless of the answer, there is no doubt that the curiosity and excitement surrounding the DWe product is likely to drive some new foot traffic to the music stores. For this month’s product close-up, I have the privilege of unboxing a brand new DWe drum set and putting it through the paces. Let’s dive in! Solving the Wireless Problem Wireless transmission of audio is complex and though it has been used for several decades […]

December 2023 Issue