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Expand. Create. Perform.
For the first time in its storied history, Ludwig Drums has officially announced a bold step into the world of electronic percussion. Known globally for more than a century of craftsmanship—building iconic metal and wood drums since 1909—Ludwig’s 2026 foray into electronics marks a major evolution for one of the most legendary names in drumming.
Introducing the Ludwig Total Percussion Pad (TPP): a modern, performance-driven electronic instrument designed for today’s drummer, percussionist, producer, and live performer.
A World of Sound, One Surface
At the heart of the Total Percussion Pad is instant access to over 2,000 professionally curated sounds from around the globe. From traditional world percussion and full mallet instruments to modern electronic textures and effects, the TPP is built to move seamlessly between genres, styles, and performance environments.
Drummers can layer, link, and manipulate sounds in real time, turning a single pad into a deeply expressive performance tool. Whether you’re triggering cinematic percussion in the studio, running hybrid acoustic/electronic setups on stage, or building compact live rigs, the TPP adapts effortlessly.
Designed for Creative Control
The TPP’s intuitive workflow centers around Ludwig’s Active Control Dial, giving players hands-on control over performance effects and sound shaping as they play. Stack layers, link multiple pads to control up to four sounds at once, and sculpt dynamic textures on the fly—no menu-diving required.
With USB sample import, musicians can load their own samples, loops, or backing tracks directly into the unit, making the Total Percussion Pad a fully personal instrument from day one.
Built for Any Setup
Whether you’re expanding a drum kit or building a standalone electronic rig, the TPP is engineered to grow with you. Four dual-zone external trigger inputs allow for additional pads, while two foot-switch inputs support controller and hi-hat functionality. A dedicated HH Pad Mode enables mini-kit operation, perfect for compact or hybrid setups.
For deeper customization, Ludwig includes a free full-feature offline editing app for Windows and Mac. The software handles advanced sound management, preset organization, and sample formatting—automatically preparing and installing user content for seamless integration with the hardware.
Key Features at a Glance
- Professional multi-pad with over 2,000 built-in global sounds
- Complete mallet instrument collection, percussion kits, and FX
- Two-layer sound stacking per pad with independent performance modes
- Pad linking to control up to four sounds simultaneously
- Three kit effects per preset for flexible sound design
- Active FX knob for real-time expression and live control
- USB sample import for custom samples, loops, and backing tracks
- Four dual-zone external pad inputs for expansion
- Two foot-switch inputs for controllers and hi-hat options
- HH Pad Mode for mini-kit configurations
- Free Windows/Mac offline editor app for advanced editing and organization
- Automatic formatting and installation of user content for a smooth workflow
A New Chapter for a Legendary Name
With the Total Percussion Pad, Ludwig brings its deep understanding of drummers and performance into the electronic space—without losing sight of the feel, expression, and musicality that defined the brand for over a century.
The electronic future has arrived at Ludwig, and it’s built to expand, create, and perform.
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