Abstract: A removable electronic drum head for an acoustic drum is disclosed. The electronic drum head includes an elastic strike layer, a rigid plate centered below the elastic strike layer. A first sensor is attached to a bottom surface of the rigid plate. A structural body supports the elastic strike layer, rigid plate and first sensor. The structural body is further adapted to attach to an acoustic drum. Other optional foam layers may be included above and below the rigid plate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 18, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 18, 2011
Assignee:
Alesis, L.P. a Limited Partnership of Delaware
Inventors:
James Norman, Brian Shim, Jan Wissmuller