Ik Multimedia Uno Drum

A UNO designed for groove: the UNO Synth spirit in a rhythmic version

Developed in collaboration with SoundMachines, an Italian analog specialist, the UNO Drum continues the UNO universe: a punchy and organic sound combined with a modern and practical approach. It carries forward the strong idea of a bold analog character while benefiting from digital flexibility to expand the palette and speed up creation, without getting lost in complex menus.

Who is the UNO Drum for, and in which styles does it excel?

The UNO Drum targets producers and beat-makers who want a compact drum machine capable of sounding powerful, fast. It suits both beginner musicians (thanks to ready-to-play kits/patterns) and experienced users who enjoy sculpting sound. Perfect for techno, EDM, hip-hop, synthwave, industrial, pop, or for creating rhythmic textures in ambient music. In the studio, it complements a MIDI setup and a synth rig; live, it becomes a source of patterns and easy-to-recall variations.

Features and innovations

At the heart of the UNO Drum is a hybrid architecture: 6 analog drum sounds (including 2 kicks, snares, claps, and hi-hats) for impact, dynamics, and grain, plus PCM elements from a sample library, with 54 samples available (toms, rimshots, bells, rides, crashes, etc.). You can freely combine analog and digital to create up to 12 elements per kit, with 11 voices of polyphony, then save your settings in internal memory.
Rhythmic creation relies on an efficient step sequencer, with 64 patterns to develop long and evolving structures. On the sound design side, per-element editing parameters invite you to shape tuning, attacks, and decays to instantly adapt the kit to the targeted style, from round and heavy kicks to more aggressive percussion.
To add depth to the mix, the UNO Drum integrates 3 Master effects: analog distortion (saturation), analog compressor (punch and presence), and Stutter (stuttering) to create rhythmic cuts, tremolos, and dynamic variations. Effect settings are saved with the kit, making recalls quick and consistent in production or live situations.

Technical specifications

Category	Rhythm box	Number of Midi tracks	0
Sampler	No	USB to Host port	Yes
Max polyphony	12	Inputs	USB, Midi, Auxiliary
Synthesis type	Hybrid, sampling, PCM, Subtractive	Outputs	USB, headphone, Midi, 2 x jack
Number of audio tracks	12

Type	drum machine / hybrid analog + PCM rhythm production station	3 master audio effects	analog saturation, analog compressor, Stutter effect
Number of analog drum sounds	6	Line input	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
PCM elements	54 selectable samples	Line / headphone output	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Number of analog and digital elements	up to 12	MIDI connectors	2 x 2.5 mm mini-jacks
Polyphony	11 voices	Power supply	USB, 4 AA batteries
Kit presets	100, pre-programmed and editable	Included software	editor software / Mac and PC libraries
Preloaded drum patterns	100	Supplied accessories	1 Micro USB cable, 2 MIDI 2.5 mm mini-jack to DIN adapters, 4 AA batteries
Number of touch-sensitive pads	12	Dimensions (W x D x H)	256 x 150 x 49 mm
Sequencer type	step-by-step	Weight	400 g
Number of patterns	64