Who is Your IDM Overlord?

video upload by Metamyther

"In this video, we dive into Drumkid, Stolperbeats, and IDUM, three standout options for producers who want glitchy, experimental, and rhythmically complex results. Whether you’re building an IDM-focused Eurorack system or just searching for inspiration in hardware, this comparison breaks down the pros and cons of each module and how each fits into a modern workflow. Perfect for fans advanced rhythmic experimentation, this guide helps you decide which module best supports evolving beats, controlled chaos, and unconventional groove creation in a live or studio setup."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Drumkid
04:20 - Stolperbeats
09:54 - IDUM
19:09 - Scorecard and Comparison Table

Ohmforce Bohm: Sculpting Transients and Reducing Boom
video upload by Metamyther

"At a community member's request, I made this quick video exploring how to reduce boominess and amplify the transient on several Bohm kick drum models."

Chapters:
00:00 - Model 1
02:45 - Model 2
04:10 - Model 3
05:12 - Model 4

Hi-Hat Battle: Archer's Rig, Clutch, Metalloid & Noise Plethora

video upload by Metamyther

"Rattle Battle is an in-depth, side-by-side comparison of four distinctive Eurorack hi-hat modules—Archer's Rig, Clutch, Metalloid, and Noise Plethora. Focusing on sonic character, modulation depth, metallic texture, noise generation, and real-world patching workflows, this shootout highlights how each module handles closed and open hi-hats and sculpting of metallic percussive timbres. Whether you’re building a hard-hitting techno drum voice, experimenting with noise-based percussion, or searching for the perfect hi-hat module to cut through a dense modular mix, this comparison is tailored to producers who demand hands-on hardware control, gritty sound design, and uncompromising modular performance."

00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Clutch
06:43 - Clutch
11:09 - Metalloid
15:30 - Noise Plethora
21:07 - Scorecard

Drumkid is a Rebellious IDM Percussion Prodigy!

video upload by Metamyther and Bradshaw Instruments

"Meet DrumKid, the generative drum sequencer that brings unpredictable, evolving rhythms to your modular synth. We explore how DrumKid creates endless drum patterns that blur the line between randomness and groove — perfect for electronic music creators looking to add organic energy to their Eurorack. Watch how this clever module can transform your workflow and inspire new rhythmic ideas."

See the announcement post here. Check with dealers on the right on availability.

Drumkid Eurorack demo (aleatoric/random drum machine)

video upload by Bradshaw Instruments

"Drumkid is a new aleatoric drum machine module from Bradshaw Instruments, a Eurorack version of the original Drumkid from 2020, with lots of upgraded features. Buy it from https://bradshawinstruments.myshopify..."



What does it actually do?

Drumkid is essentially a standard drum machine but with the ability to add (or subtract) hits from a rhythm using probability. Imagine starting with a basic drum beat, then flipping a coin on each beat to decide whether to add an extra snare hit. Drumkid does this, but with fine control over, for instance, how often to flip the coin, which channels the coin flip will apply to, how likely the coin flip is to result in "heads", etc. In practice, this gives you several knobs (and CV input signals) which can affect the flow of randomness in a way that feels intuitive and musical, producing a sort of hybrid between programmed and live drums. It's also possible to push Drumkid outside the realm of human-playable rhythms and into weirder, glitchier beats that operate at high frequencies, creating oscillator-like sounds.

Features/specs

2 x audio outputs (CD-quality, 44.1kHz, 16-bit)
4 x trigger outputs
4 x CV inputs
Clock input/output (adjustable)
12 x parameter knobs
SD card slot for loading samples
Tap tempo
Live edit and step edit
Tuplet modes (triplet, quintuplet, septuplet)
4-digit LED display
Open source design with editable firmware
24HP, 55mm deep
Current draw: 55mA +12V, 20mA -12V

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