CRKD Unveils New Drum Kit Controller After Guitar Success
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– CRKD has announced a new four-pad, triple-cymbal drum kit controller for release next year.
– The controller lacks any indication of a licensed partnership with other companies, unlike CRKD’s previous Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller.
– CRKD has not provided details on console compatibility or connectivity, but the controller appears to be wireless and designed for easy transport.
– The drum kit is intended for rhythm games like Clone Hero and YARG, with a layout that differs from real drum kits.
– The author, Wes, is a freelance writer with experience covering technology and gaming for various publications.
Following the successful launch of its guitar controller, CRKD has officially teased a new drum kit controller, expanding its range of rhythm game peripherals. The four-pad, triple-cymbal CRKD Drum Kit Controller is scheduled to arrive sometime next year.
Details remain sparse at this early stage. Unlike the Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller, which earned positive coverage from IGN, the drum kit shows no signs of a licensed collaboration with established music brands. No partnership was mentioned in CRKD’s announcement, and a close look at the teaser video reveals no manufacturer logos on the cymbals. The hardware appears finished in a sleek jet black, giving it a visual kinship with PDP’s Riffmaster controller more than with CRKD’s own guitar offerings.
CRKD has not shared specifics regarding console compatibility or how the device connects. However, the teaser video provides a few clues. The controller seems designed to break down into smaller components for easier transport, echoing the modular design of its guitar predecessor. Additionally, a row of lights positioned beneath the drum pads strongly suggests the unit will be wireless, a feature most players would expect from a modern gaming accessory.
The kit looks well-built and includes a substantial bass drum pedal. Its layout, while functional for gaming, doesn’t closely resemble a real acoustic or electronic drum set. The pads are positioned quite close together, and the cymbals are arranged in a way that might feel unusual to experienced drummers. Still, this is a controller intended primarily for rhythm games like Clone Hero and YARG. Fortnite Festival currently doesn’t support drum controllers, relying instead on standard gamepads and keyboards, though this new hardware could signal upcoming support in a future update.
Wes, a freelance journalist who reports on technology and gaming for outlets such as Gizmodo, Tom’s Hardware, and The Verge, contributed to this story. An avid enthusiast for gaming hardware, he often finds himself tempted to expand his collection of consoles and accessories.
(Source: IGN)