Analog Drum Synthesizer With MIDI and Individual Outputs
- Jun 6, 2025
- 3 min read
The AR-110 is a compact analog synthesizer with classic electronic sounds, separate outputs, and volume controls for each instrument
For electronic music producers, live performers, and synth enthusiasts who crave authentic, punchy analog drum sounds with hands-on control and ultimate flexibility, the Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synthesizer, featured on Kickstarter, offers a compact yet powerful solution. This Canadian-made device brings classic electronic drum tones to your setup, designed for both studio production and dynamic live performance.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: Analog Drum Synthesizer With MIDI and Individual Outputs by Amiteque
What It Is: A compact, 6-voice analog drum synthesizer designed to deliver classic electronic drum sounds (Bass Drum, Snare 1, Snare 2, Open Hi-Hat, Closed Hi-Hat, Cymbal, and Claps) with full MIDI integration, individual audio outputs for each instrument, and dedicated volume controls, all housed in a rugged, portable unit.
Key Features
100% Authentic Analog Sound: The AR-110 is built on pure analog, transistor-based circuitry, ensuring genuine, warm, and punchy drum sounds with no digital emulation. This provides the distinctive character sought after by electronic music producers across genres like techno, house, hip-hop, and more.
Individual Outputs & Volume Controls: A crucial feature for advanced sound design and mixing. Each of the six drum voices (Bass Drum, Snare 1, Snare 2, Open Hi-Hat, Closed Hi-Hat, Cymbal, Claps) has its own dedicated 1/8" (3.5mm) audio output and volume knob. This allows for separate processing with external effects (pedals, mixers, audio interfaces), independent tracking in a DAW, and greater flexibility for live performance and creative sound manipulation.
Versatile Core Drum Kit: The AR-110 offers a set of essential and popular electronic drum sounds, including a chest-pounding bass drum, two distinct snares, open and closed hi-hats (which share a channel, mimicking a real drummer's action), a crisp cymbal, and snappy claps.
Full MIDI Integration: Equipped with a standard 5-pin MIDI In socket, the AR-110 can be easily triggered by any MIDI sequencer, drum machine, or DAW. This allows for precise rhythmic programming and seamless integration into existing hardware and software setups.
Compact & Built Tough: The synthesizer is housed in a miniature, rugged enclosure, taking up minimal space on a desk or in a studio. Its robust construction makes it suitable for both studio use and the demands of live performance. Designed and assembled in Canada, it's built to withstand the rigors of frequent use.
User-Friendly Operation: The AR-110 emphasizes simplicity and hands-on control. It features dedicated volume knobs for each instrument and a global volume, with no complex menus or displays, allowing for immediate sound shaping and intuitive performance.
Studio and Live Ready: The output level is designed to be well within the usable range for most mixers, audio interfaces, and effects units, ensuring a strong signal for recording and live sound reinforcement. The slightly lower peak-to-peak voltage also helps prevent clipping when combining multiple individual outputs.
Rewards
Kickstarter reward tiers for the Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synthesizer includes:
AR-110 Drum Synthesizer Starts at $91
What's Included with each unit:
AR-110 drum synthesizer.
9V DC power adapter.
High-quality 1/8" to 1/4" TS audio cable.
User manual.
1-Year warranty.
The Idea
Concept: To provide electronic music creators with an accessible, compact, and uncompromisingly analog drum synthesizer that focuses on essential, classic sounds, individual control, and seamless integration into modern setups.
Inspiration: Amiteque's vision stems from a passion for authentic analog sound and a desire to make high-quality, Canadian-made instruments available to a wider audience. They recognized a gap in the market for a straightforward, affordable analog drum synth that didn't compromise on sound quality or essential features like individual outputs and MIDI. The AR-110 is the culmination of careful circuit design and practical engineering, aiming to deliver timeless analog warmth and punch with the simplicity and ruggedness required by today's musicians.
