The Taalmala
digi-60 Electronic tabla Stereo is a state-of-the-art digital musical
instrument that has been designed by the pioneers in Indian electronic
musical instruments. 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 :
1.teen taal - 5 varieties
2.punjabi
3.ek taal - 2 varieties
4.jat taal - 2 varieties
5.jhap taal - 4 varieties
6.surfakta
7.jhampak
8.rupak - 4 varieties
9.pashto
10.lok (for folk music) - 3 types
11.ada chau taal - 2 varieties
12.addha
13.pancham savari - 2 varieties
14.tilwada 15.chachar
16.jai taal - 3 varieties
17.deepchandi - 2 varieties
18.rudra taal - 2 varieties
19.bhajan
20.garba
21.jhoomra - 2 varieties
22.matta taal - 2 varieties
23.tevra
24.dhumali
25.dhamar
26.sadra
27.kehrwa - 4 varieties
28.chau taal
29.sool taal - 2 varieties
30.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 90 - 260V ) or six internal dry
batteries with automatic change-over to batteries in case of power
failure. The Taalmala is sleek and compact - housed in a well-designed,
robust ABS plastic cabinet.
