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A Look Back At the ION Drum Rocker Prototype
Electro Lemon \| 6:08 AM on 07.12.2008	14 comments

I saw this video a while ago, and I was just reminded of it when the finalized ION Drums were released. This was apparently shown off at CES, and it even looked fucking awesome then, but since then, they've improved most of the things, and even made the design more aesthetic and compact.

Being the consumer whore I am, I'm buying the ION Drum Rocker kit as soon as I can, but the general consensus is that people have reservations for spending $300 for a huge drum set. What do you think?

The ION Drums Prototype & CES.

The Finalized ION Drum Rocker™.

The Above Drum Kit in public.

This video makes the drum kit seem a lot quieter, as well show no difficulty in playing with the ride and crash cymbals (though the hi-hat appears to be gone.)

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14 comments | showing # 1 to 14

Pedro Blandino says:
(# 0) on 07/12/2008 06:24

300 bucks hurts. but it looks so much better to play. 8-U

Suff0cat says:
(# 1) on 07/12/2008 06:39

You have no idea how tempted I'am by that kit. mmmmmm

Professor Pew says:
(# 2) on 07/12/2008 08:04

Looks confusing.

gingerbreadben says:
(# 3) on 07/12/2008 08:18

I can't wait to get this drumset.

It kinda threw me off that the crash cymbal doesn't come with the set.

ajaxender says:
(# 4) on 07/12/2008 08:51

Since we'll be buying it as a flat... definitely.

Of course that assumes this stuff ever gets released in aus/nz.

Anus Mcphanus says:
(# 5) on 07/12/2008 10:41

Shit every time I see the kit I'm edging closer and closer to buying it... looks like I know what to ask Santa for this year

king3vbo says:
(# 6) on 07/12/2008 11:24

If I can use it as an electronic drumset, and not just a controller, then count me in

MATTFOO says:
(# 7) on 07/12/2008 12:18

what he said ^

jenkins1012 says:
(# 8) on 07/12/2008 13:59

@King and Matt

It has been confirmed by Harmonix in the latest Game Informer that if you buy a drum brain in can in fact be used as an electronic drumset.

brainderailment says:
(# 9) on 07/12/2008 14:05

I will be GODDAMNED if I'm going to spend 300 dollars on a PERIPHERAL.

Necros says:
(# 10) on 07/12/2008 14:13

I'm getting it, though it'd be nice to see a video where the guy isn't failing by the end to boost my confidence in the product.

Teta says:
(# 11) on 07/12/2008 15:35

I am already getting my money together to get that drum set.
The problem for me... shipping.

naia-the-gamer says:
(# 12) on 07/12/2008 15:51

$300?! I didn't know it was going to be that much. Damn... I really want that drum set ;_;

Triox says:
(# 13) on 08/31/2008 15:57

It looks so pretty... Clincer is going to be the release date and price point over here in UK. I'd hope it to be around the £150 mark... knowing this place though, £250 and that makes me cry...

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