Zildjian has just announced the launch of their new ALCHEM-E series electronic drum kits, their first foray into engineering and manufacturing full drum kits.
The ALCHEM-E features new Zildjian E-FAMILY cymbals that offer an authentic acoustic cymbal feel, response, nuance, and aesthetic with never-before experienced triggering accuracy and sensitivity thanks to the built-in Zildjian Trigger System.
“The longtime pain point of electronic drumming has been the rubber cymbal pads that don’t look, feel or respond like real cymbals,” said Zildjian CEO, John Stephans. “As a company that’s been pioneering cymbal technology for over 400 years, solving the challenges of electronic drumming was the next logical evolution in our company’s journey. We set out to create the most realistic, authentic playing experience across the entire kit and are confident that drummers will agree.”
“Two years ago, Zildjian made the strategic move of acquiring BAC Audio”, said 14th Generation Owner, Craigie Zildjian. “BAC Audio is a team of master electronic instrument engineers established by Ikuo Kakehashi, the son of Roland Corporation’s founder, Ikutaro Kakehashi. This acquisition combines centuries of cymbal making expertise with decades of leading-edge electronic percussion. We’re excited that the BAC Audio partnership has allowed Zildjian to take the e-cymbal to a place it has never been before.”
The ALCHEM-E series is available in three configurations. They are:
Bronze EX, priced at $4,499.99
- Compact poplar/basswood hybrid shell 14″ snare drum (3-Zones)/(2) 10″ toms (3-Zones)/12″ tom (3-Zones)/18″ bass drum in Matte Black wrap finish
- 14″ 3-zone HiHats /16″ 3-zone Crash/18″ 3-zone Crash/Ride
- Module: Zildjian E-VAULT (ZEV1)
- 2 cymbal boom stands, 3 tom mounts, module stand, module mount w/screws, cables, AC Adaptor, Drum Key, 32GB USB flash drive, microfiber cleaning cloth, 1 pair Zildjian ALCHEM-E drumsticks
Gold, priced at $5,999.99
- 7-ply North American maple shell 14″ snare drum (3-Zones)/10″ rack tom (3-Zones)/14″ floor tom (3-Zones)/18″ bass drum in Black Gold Foundry Shimmer Lacquer finish
- 14″ 3-zone HiHats /16″ 3-zone Crash/20″ 3-zone Ride
- Module: Zildjian E-VAULT (ZEV1)
- 2 cymbal boom stands, 1 tom mount, module stand, module mount w/screws, cables, AC Adaptor, Drum Key, 32GB USB flash drive, microfiber cleaning cloth, 1 pair Zildjian ALCHEM-E drumsticks
Gold EX, priced at $6,999.99
- 7-ply North American maple shell 14″ snare drum (3-Zones)/10″ rack tom (3-Zones)/12″ rack tom (3-Zones)/14″ floor tom (3-Zones)/20″ bass drum in Black Gold Foundry Shimmer Lacquer finish
- 14″ 3-zone HiHats /16″ 3-zone Crash/18″ 3-Zone Crash Ride/20″ 3-zone Ride
- Module: Zildjian E-VAULT (ZEV1)
- 3 cymbal boom stands, 2 tom mounts, module stand, module mount w/screws, cables, AC Adaptor, Drum Key, 32GB USB flash drive, microfiber cleaning cloth, 1 pair Zildjian ALCHEM-E drumsticks
Pre-order them here (shipping June 16.
