Skip to content
Everything in Music Since 1958
Everything in Music Since 1958

WMD Crater Bass Drum Synth Module

by WMD
Sold out
Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00
Original price $0.00
$299.00
$299.00 - $299.00
Current price $299.00
About Inventory Status


Questions?
Call or text us at 301-946-8808.

In stock: It is in stock and available to ship or pickup. Apparel must be shipped from another location and is not available for in-store pickup. We can usually ship or have these items available for pickup by the next business day if they don't require inspection, special handling, or setup. Our pickup location is 11151 Veirs Mill Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20902.

📆 Preorder: It is on the way to our warehouse. We can't predict when preorder items will arrive due to current supply chain issues. If you place an order for one of these items someone will contact you to estimate the delivery date.

Out of stock: We don't currently have it available but you're not out of luck yet. We still may be able to get it. If you order one of these items we will contact you with an estimated fulfillment date. You have the option to cancel the order if you change your mind.

Special order: The item is so special that it needs to be custom ordered for you. Some of these items are works of art and have to be made individually. Orders for special order items must be prepaid and we cannot accept cancellations or refunds.

█ Sold out: We don't think we can get this item because it was either discontinued by the manufacturer or was limited in quantity. If you want or need this item call or text us. Sometimes we can help you track down the item through other sources or help you find something similar.

About Item Conditions


Questions?
Call or text us at 301-946-8808.

New: The item is brand new as received from the manufacturer with a full manufacturer warranty. Instruments such as guitars, snare drums, drum kits, brass and woodwind instruments may be opened for photography and quality control inspection and may not be in a factory sealed box.

Mint or Open Box: The item may have been opened and tested but has been repackaged. The original packaging may have superficial issues but the item itself and any originally included accessories are in perfect, like new condition.

Display Model: These items are so cool that we put them on display in our legendary shop. The condition is brand new as received from the manufacturer with manufacturer warranty. Rest assured, these items undergo a very careful inspection before shipping.

Demo: These items have been on our sales floor for demo purposes and will likely show signs of use. The original packaging may no longer be included, but you can be assured that you are receiving an awesome item and an awesome price.

Used: The item is used. These item may have varying degrees of wear. Please read the description for information about the condition of the item. Used items do not carry a warranty.

B or C Stock: Factory refurbished. These items were purchased from the manufacturer in a refurbished condition. They will show some cosmetic issues, but nothing that would impact performance. Being that these are sealed from the manufacturer, we generally do not open these to photograph the cosmetic issues. They are guaranteed to work and may have a limited warranty or you may purchase an extended warranty in some cases. Please see the listing description for item specific information.

Educational & Government Sales Quotes

Click here to inquire about an educational or government quote and discover more about our Educational & Government Sales Division.


Get Hard Hitting Drum Sounds With The WMD Crater Bass Drum Synth Module

Best of both worlds, Crater is an analog/digital hybrid bass drum that plays as hard as it kicks.

The analog side is where crater gets it's tone, it's umf' and it’s power. Like a 909 style kick drum, Crater’s analog section features a pitch envelope that ranges from snappy attacks, to lazer sounds, to disco toms. 1 volt per octave tracking and an amplitude envelope that allows users to use Crater for classic 808 style hip hop bass lines as well as rolling techno kicks. Speaking of rolling bass, Crater has a new feature we have yet to see on a dedicated kick drum module, which is the Sustain stage. The sustain knob lets you dial in a sustain level that Crater will stay at as long as the gate is high. Inspired by using samplers in "gate mode", the sustain circuit lets you use gate length to sequence different kick lengths, while keeping your decay setting constant. This is perfect for getting multiple sounds from of one module.

The digital side is where Crater really becomes unique and ultra-useful in a live performance Eurorack system. The "secret sauce" of kick drums is usually found in layering different sounds to create a drum that cuts through the mix in the high frequencies, while remaining powerful in the lows. Many kicks you hear in dance music tracks are samples made from layering two or more sounds and WMD wanted to achieve this level of polished sound with their kick. So, what they did was add in a digital section for the Attack side of the kick drum. The Timbre knob lets you dial in different attack sounds they’ve created, inspired by classic drum machines, popular music, and sample packs they used in the past. The "Click Decay" knob shapes the attack while adding a bit of delayed noise which simulates things in the room being affected by the kick such as loose lugs or a snare drum rattling near by. This gives the kick more of a natural and acoustic feel to the sound.


  • Analog, triangle core oscillator
  • Pitch envelope for 909 like attacks
  • Sustain function allows for sequencing with gates as well as triggers
  • 1V/Oct Pitch tracking
  • 3 different styles of clipping
  • Continuous Saturation Input for dialing in the perfect amount of analog grit.
  • Extra long VCA envelope for big bass booms
  • Digital "attack" section for that polished, layered sound
  • "Click Decay" control for some acoustic flavor


SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Size: 8 HP
  • Depth: 38mm
  • Power: +12V: 120mA, -12V: 80mA
  • Oscillator: Temperature compensated
  • All CV Inputs: 100k ohm impedance
  • Gate Inputs: 100k ohm impedance
  • 2V threshold Schmitt Trigger
  • Audio Output: 390 ohm impedance
  • 23 Vpp range (0dB, default), or -3dB and clipped to 19Vpp (rear selectable)


Manufacturer: WMD
Model: CRATER
SKU: I624650-N-0-WHXB
UPC: 857393003220


We are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center

Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC's legendary music shop. Family-owned and operated since 1958. Buy gear the way it was meant to be bought, from a store that's been there through it all and has the vibe to prove it. We're staffed with musicians and industry experts, people that live and breathe music gear. Our mission is to help you find the right gear for your project, that thing that will bring you the most joy out of what you do. We're an authorized dealer for almost every brand, we stock items the other stores don't, so you can try before you buy. Stop by our Wheaton, MD showroom and see for yourself.

Contact us if you have questions about one of our listings or if you need help finding the right piece of gear.

Free Shipping

Offered for thousands of items when you spend $100+

Questions?

+1 (301) 946-8808

Get A Quote

Get an educational or government quote

Easy Returns

Learn about returns.