Gretsch Drums CE-F405-BKSP - CATALINA EVO 10/12/14/20/14SD BLACK SPARKLE

Historical context and position within the range

The Gretsch Catalina EVO brings the visual character and stage presence of the brand's acoustic drum kits to a modern electronic format. With its traditionally sized shells, chrome hardware and Black Sparkle finishing, it does not try to imitate a compact drum kit: it offers a genuine full-size drum kit layout, designed to preserve natural reference points behind the drums.

This kit is positioned as an ambitious electronic solution for musicians who want to play, rehearse, record and customise their sound without giving up the feel of an acoustic setup. The Catalina EVO module provides in-depth editing and connectivity suited to today's applications, from personal practice to integration into a home studio.

Who the Gretsch Catalina EVO electronic drum kit is for

The Catalina EVO 5-PC Kit is aimed at intermediate and advanced drummers looking for a complete, comfortable and upgradeable electronic drum kit. Its standard-sized shells make the transition from an acoustic kit easier, while the mesh surfaces allow players to work on rudiments, dynamics and touch precision with reduced noise levels.

Thanks to its multilayer sounds, three-zone cymbals and extensive adjustment options, it is equally suited to rock, pop, funk, metal, electronic music and church music. The kick drum's dual-sensor detection is also an advantage for drummers using a double pedal.

Technical specifications

Inputs	USB, Midi, Auxiliary, trigger, Bluetooth, 6.35mm jack	Accessories included	Bass drum pedal, Snare stand, Mixed cymbal stand, Hi-hat stand, AC adapter, Multitrigger cable, Manual, With attachment / Stand
Outputs	USB, Midi, headphone, stereo jack, 2 x jack	Number of outputs	8
Skin type	meshed	Color	Black

Type	electronic drum kit with standard-size shells	Choke function	available on the crash, ride and hi-hat
Configuration	10 x 7-inch tom, 12 x 8-inch tom, 14 x 14-inch floor tom, 20 x 14-inch kick drum, 14 x 5.5-inch snare drum	Surface	quiet and durable
Finishing	Black Sparkle	Output	6.35 mm stereo jack
Hardware	chrome	Compatibility	3-zone operation with most single- or dual-channel modules
Hardware included	hi-hat stand and kick drum pedal	Expandability	EVO cymbals available in several dimensions for kit expansion
Toms and snare drum	2-zone pads, head and rim	Presets	50 factory kits and 128 user kits
Shell pad output	6.35 mm stereo jack	Sounds	more than 500 multilayered sounds
Drumheads	3-ply Gretsch True Rebound mesh heads	Sampling technologies	high-quality samples, room ambience recordings and Round Robin
EVO drumheads	white, 3-ply construction, Gretsch logo	Effects	4 independent blocks, ambience, instrument reverb, room reverb and multi-effects
EVO Basic mesh heads	white, 1-ply construction, designed as resonant heads	Per-channel processing	compressor and 3-band equalizer
Kick drum	3-ply Gretsch mesh head	Master, Headphone and Monitor output processing	independent 4-band equalizer and compressor
Kick drum technology	2-sensor trigger system	Sample import	128 locations, WAV files
Kick drum compatibility	suitable for performances with a double pedal	Maximum import duration	70 minutes in mono or 35 minutes in stereo
Kick drum resonant head	with Gretsch logo	Recording	direct stereo WAV recorder to USB flash drive
Crash	16 inches, 3 zones, bow, bell and edge	USB audio interface	8 outputs and 4 configurable inputs
Ride	18 inches, 3 zones, bow, bell and edge	Display	2.7-inch OLED, 128 x 64 px resolution
Hi-hat	14 inches, 3 zones, bow, bell and edge	App	full compatibility with the Gretsch E-Drum Remote App, Bluetooth or wired connection
Playing surface	playable through 360 degrees