Radel, Taalmala DIGI-60DX

This instrument uses the latest sampler technology to produce natural tabla sound along with sophisticated features unmatched by any other model of electronic tabla. Crystal clear, natural Stereo sound is provided for the separation of the tabla (right hand) and the dagga (left hand). There are 60 thekas in various taals that can be played at any tempo.

The thekas available on the Digi-60 are :

–  Teen taal – 5 varieties
–  Punjabi
–  Ek taal – 2 varieties
–  Jat taal – 2 varieties
–  Jhap taal – 4 varieties
–  Surfakta
–  Jhampak
–  Rupak – 4 varieties
–  Pashto
–  Lok (for folk music) – 3 types
–  Ada chau taal – 2 varieties
–  Addha
–  Pancham savari – 2 varieties
–  Tilwada 15.chachar
–  Jai taal – 3 varieties
–  Deepchandi – 2 varieties
–  Rudra taal – 2 varieties
–  Bhajan
–  Garba
–  Jhoomra – 2 varieties
–  Matta taal – 2 varieties
–  Tevra
–  Dhumali
–  Dhamar
–  Sadra
–  Kehrwa – 4 varieties
–  Chau taal
–  Sool taal – 2 varieties
–  Dadra – 3 varieties
–  +2 programmable taals

Many varieties of common taals have been provided, including some authentic traditional thekas. 10 of these can be modified by the user and stored in memory. A multi-functional digital display for indicating taal number, matra number, pitch and tempo. Digital tuning of pitch with facility for fine tuning within half notes. 4 ranges of tempo – from ati-vilambit to drut are provided. The tempo can be gradually increased from ati-vilambit to ati-drut without stopping the theka. Two settings for bayan (dagga or left hand sound) – with a deep ‘gumki’ or a shallow ‘gumki’. Memory for storing the fine tuned pitch, tempo and bayan setting. Two user programmable thekas that can be stored in memory.

• Operation on AC Mains (Any voltage from 90V – 260V) or six internal dry batteries with automatic change-over to batteries in case of power failure
• Housed in a well-designed, robust ABS plastic cabinet (size: 230 x135 x 90 mm, weight approx.1kg)
• External speaker socket and Line-out ( 1/8 in. headphone socket)
• A socket to connect Sunadamala in sync