​X-Percussion ARC MK1 Pro Trigger Pad Founded in 2020, Gruv-X LLC is known for its flagship product, the X-Click: a hand-crafted Crosstick accessory that mounts to the tension rods of a snare drum. In 2024, they released a single zone trigger that uses the same mounting style. The X-Percussion ARC MK1 is designed to bring your electronic instruments closer to where your hands already reside. For this month’s Product Close-Up, I will be testing the ARC MK1. Design and Features The body of the X-Percussion ARC MK1 is crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum and is contoured to follow the shape of a drum. It has two chromed steel mounting brackets that are slotted to allow adjustment for various drum sizes. The playing surface is a poured black silicone. The cable for the ARC MK1 protrudes from the underside of the device and connects to a standard 1/4-inch trigger cable. The ARC […]

March 2025 Issue