PW

“It’s not just that there are tone plates on both the front and back.”

 

“Shifting noise, resonant harmony — a tongue drum like no other.”

 

A New Kind of Sound – Where Tones Waver and Resonate

When you hear the words metal slit drum, what kind of sound comes to mind?
A quiet, meditative resonance? Or perhaps a lingering tone that sinks deep into the body?

This instrument creates a sonic world beyond either—
a sound that moves, breathes, and invites you in.

And yet, it carries both of those qualities while giving birth to something entirely new.
But not everyone can truly command its voice.
It requires a sensitivity to feel what cannot be seen, and a technique to shape and guide the wavering noise.

 

price : $310 (shipping included)

product code PW
Diameter 22cm
Height  12cm
Weight  1,6kg
Accessories

 malletｘ2, swimming cap, 

and output jack

 

 

《 Features of this instrument 》

Double-sided scale

This model has two scales, like a front and back, an A and B side.

The two scales resonate with each other, producing a lingering sound different from that of standard models.

This resonance creates a somewhat mild sound, producing a soft, dreamy sound that makes it seem as if you are listening to it “underwater.”

 

このモデルは表と裏、A面とB面のように2つの音階を持っています。

その2つが互いに共鳴し合い、通常モデルとは違った余韻を生み出します。

その共鳴がどこかマイルドな響きとなり、まるで「水の中」で聴いているような柔らかで幻想的な響きを奏でます。

 

 

Fluctuating noise

The noise generation can be switched on and off by tightening the central bolt.

When this noise resonates with the sound from the front and back, it becomes a “fluctuating noise” rather than just noise.

If you focus on this sound as the center, it is freed from “scale” or “melody” and becomes a completely “percussive” instrument.

Beyond Calm – Into a Deeper World

Generally speaking, 99% of manufacturers say that the characteristic of the metal slit drum is that it is soothing. This is certainly the biggest attraction of this instrument.

However, if it is only for “soothing,” its growth as an instrument may come to a halt.

Please create not only music that is filled with kindness, but also new sounds that cannot be produced by other instruments.

Sound processing is also possible

An output jack is standard equipment, allowing you to expand the scope of your performance by using effects or connecting to an amplifier.

Duality of Gentleness and Intensity

 

Both the top and bottom surfaces are cut with sound-producing slits.
Unlike conventional models, the two halves are not welded together but held in place by a central bolt.

This structure allows each note to resonate more fully, creating a softer, more mellow tone overall.

By adjusting the tightness of the bolt, a subtle gap can be created between the two surfaces.
From this gap, delicate noise emerges.

With just the right tension and resonance, this normally unwanted noise becomes something else—
a gentle fluctuation that adds a trance-like quality, even to simple rhythmic playing.

When the noise function is off, a gentler world emerges.


The tones from the top and bottom surfaces resonate with each other, creating a mellow, fluid sound—
as if you’re hearing it underwater.

Compared to welded models, the sustain is shorter.
But in its place, you’ll notice a soft drifting quality, as if the sound itself is quietly floating through the air.

When playing melodies, this limited overlap of tones becomes a benefit:
each note stands out with clarity, allowing for more delicate and expressive phrasing.

When the noise is present, structure dissolves.

Scales and note counts start to lose their meaning.
Even a single tone—or just a pair—rich with fluctuation, can fill the space with presence.

Surprisingly, intense and aggressive playing—often thought unsuitable for this type of instrument—proves highly effective.

To fully bring out the noise character, a certain percussive mindset is helpful.
Not so much about hitting precise notes, but more about drawing out textures and emotions from each strike.

 

Noise can create a powerful trance-like effect—but only with a delicate touch.


This instrument asks for more sensitivity than most.

Strike it too roughly, and the noise becomes just that—noise.
The key lies in restraint: resisting the urge to hit hard.

Think of it like the gentle bite of a dog or cat—not painful, but full of subtle intention.
Just a slight shift in pressure can reveal an entirely different shade of sound.