Vermona DRM1 MKIV

Always loved the visual appearance and the concept of DRM1, but never liked how it sounds (judging from most of the videos on YouTube). After finding some great sounding demos and pulling the trigger on ordering one, I can say that it's way more versatile machine than you might think!

Kick: 10/10, it's just perfect
Drum 1 and Drum 2: super versatile - toms, basses, kicks, FX and overall FM sounds
Multi: also very versatile, makes you want to use MORE COWBELL
Snare: could be less harsh, plastic and sneezy sounding, IMHO, but can be worked around, especially with FX
Hat 1 and Hat 2: I know that not everyone is a fan of these Hats, but I am really into it, especially its harmonic component of the sound
Clap: didn't expect such good sounding clap on an analogue machine; another reason not to be worried about the Snare voice

Currently sequencing it via Novation Circuit Rhythm (which is extremely easy to set up), and use Ibanez ES-3 delay pedal (mostly on Multi voice). Kick is connected separately into the mono channel without FX, other voices get some reverb from Xenyx 1202SFX. Sometimes I also use MXR Micro Amp pedal on the clap sound to make it a bit nastier. More FX - more fun!
And! Voice outs are also inserts, so you really don't need a big mixer for it.

The build is fantastic.

Very happy with my purchase.

This is a drum synth for purists. I repeat. Drumsynth. Has no presets, automations, recalls any gimmicks etc. And was EXACTLY what was after. The sounds are just perfect for the music I create (minimal, tech house) and it takes a couple of hours to master it. Further on I went with the non triggered version and im triggering via a beat step pro. I only wish there was a v/oct in each sound as could easily track some melodies. beast

This is my 3rd Vermona DRM in 25 years.
It is true, basic analogue drum module that does the job exactly as needed.
Kick drum is the best out there and other drums, snare etc. can be tweaked, as needed.
This latest version is slightly improved, but principally same, old good machine.
Absolutely recommended and Nr.1 choice for analogue setup.
Thank you Vermona to not changing good things and just refining them.