Gretsch Drums Catalina Evo 4pc Drumset Black Sparkle

Gretsch Catalina EVO 4-PC Kit – E-Drum Kit with the Look of an Acoustic Gretsch Set

The Gretsch Catalina EVO 4-PC Kit in a Black Sparkle finish combines the classic look of an acoustic Gretsch drum set with the versatile possibilities of a modern electronic drum kit. The full-size shell configuration with a 10" tom, 12" floor tom, 14" snare and 18" bass drum delivers a familiar playing feel and, together with the Black Sparkle finish and the chrome hardware, creates an authentic drum set look.

Key Features at a Glance

• Full-size shells: 10x7" tom tom, 12x12" floor tom, 14x5.5" snare drum, 18x12" bass drum
• Black Sparkle finish with chrome hardware
• 3-ply Gretsch True Rebound mesh heads on toms and snare, 2-zone pads (head and rim)
• Bass drum with mesh head and dual-sensor system, also designed for double pedals
• EVO cymbals with 3 zones and 360° playing surface, choke function on crash and ride
• Catalina EVO drum module with 50 factory kits, 128 user kits and more than 500 multi-layer sounds
• 128 import slots for your own WAV samples
• USB audio interface with 8 outputs and 2 inputs, Bluetooth audio and MIDI
• Control and coaching functions via the Gretsch E-Drum Remote App

True Rebound Mesh Heads and Dual-Sensor Bass Drum

The toms and snare are fitted with three-ply Gretsch True Rebound mesh heads. The 2-zone pads detect strikes on the head and rim separately. The bass drum also uses a mesh head and features a dual-sensor system that provides reliable response and is also designed for use with double pedals.

EVO Cymbals with 3 Zones and 360° Playing Surface

The set includes a 16" Crash EVO, an 18" Ride EVO and a 14" EVO Hi-Hat. All cymbals offer three zones and a 360° playable surface. The crash and ride also support the choke function.

Catalina EVO Drum Module – Over 500 Gretsch Sounds

The Catalina EVO drum module offers 50 factory drum kits, 128 memory slots for your own kits and more than 500 multi-layer sounds. The Gretsch sounds include ambient and round-robin samples and can be further shaped with four independent effect blocks – Ambient Samples, Instrument Reverb, Room Reverb and Multi Effects.

Each channel has its own pad compressor and 3-band EQ. The master, headphone and monitor outputs feature a separate 4-band EQ and compressor. Your own WAV samples can be loaded into 128 import slots, with a maximum sample length of 70 minutes mono or 35 minutes stereo. The 2.7" OLED display keeps you in control.

Bluetooth, USB Audio Interface and Remote App

The Gretsch E-Drum Remote App lets you control the system via Bluetooth or cable, and also provides coaching functions. Bluetooth audio and MIDI as well as USB audio and MIDI via USB-C allow integration with mobile devices and computers.

The built-in USB audio interface provides eight freely configurable outputs and two inputs, while the stereo WAV recorder saves recordings directly to a USB stick.

Specifications – Gretsch Catalina EVO 4-PC Kit

• Type: E-drum kit with full-size shell configuration
• Model: Gretsch Catalina EVO 4-PC Kit
• Finish: Black Sparkle
• Configuration: 10x7" tom tom, 12x12" floor tom, 14x5.5" snare drum, 18x12" bass drum
• Heads: 3-ply True Rebound mesh heads (toms and snare)
• Shell pads: 2 zones, head and rim
• Bass drum: Dual-sensor system
• Cymbals: 16" Crash EVO, 18" Ride EVO, 14" Hi-Hat EVO
• Cymbal zones: 3 zones, 360° playing surface
• Drum module: Catalina EVO drum module
• Factory drum kits: 50
• User drum kits: 128
• Sounds: More than 500 multi-layer sounds with round-robin and ambient samples
• Effects: 4 independent effect blocks – Ambient Samples, Instrument Reverb, Room Reverb, Multi Effects
• Channel processing: Pad compressor and 3-band EQ per channel
• Output processing: Separate 4-band EQ and compressor for master, headphone and monitor outputs
• User sample import: 128 slots for WAV files
• Maximum sample length: 70 minutes mono / 35 minutes stereo
• USB WAV recorder: Stereo recording directly to USB stick
• USB audio interface: 8 outputs, 2 inputs, freely configurable
• Display: 2.7" OLED, 128 x 64 pixels
• App: Gretsch E-Drum Remote App (control and coaching functions)
• Trigger inputs: 10x 6.35 mm stereo jack
• Main outputs: 2x 6.35 mm jack, L/R mono
• Direct outputs: 4x 6.35 mm mono jack
• Mix input: 6.35 mm stereo jack
• Headphone outputs: 1x 6.35 mm, 1x 3.5 mm
• Bluetooth: Audio and MIDI
• USB: USB-C (audio and MIDI), USB-A for USB sticks

Scope of Delivery

• Gretsch Catalina EVO drum module
• 10x7" tom tom
• 12x12" floor tom
• 14x5.5" snare drum
• 18x12" bass drum
• 16" Crash Cymbal EVO
• 18" Ride Cymbal EVO
• 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals EVO with hi-hat controller and bottom cymbal
• Gretsch Explorer Hardware Pack
• Gretsch Explorer Hi-Hat Stand
• Single bass drum pedal

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gretsch Catalina EVO 4-PC Kit

What sizes are the drums?

The set consists of a 10x7" tom tom, a 12x12" floor tom, a 14x5.5" snare drum and an 18x12" bass drum in a full-size shell configuration.

Can I use a double pedal?

Yes. The bass drum features a dual-sensor system that is also designed for use with double pedals. A single bass drum pedal is included.

How many sounds and kits does the module offer?

The Catalina EVO drum module offers 50 factory drum kits, 128 memory slots for your own kits and more than 500 multi-layer sounds.

Can I load my own samples?

Yes. You can import your own WAV files into 128 import slots, with a maximum sample length of 70 minutes mono or 35 minutes stereo.

Can the e-drum kit be connected to a computer or smartphone?

Yes. The module offers USB audio and MIDI via USB-C as well as Bluetooth audio and MIDI. The built-in USB audio interface provides 8 outputs and 2 inputs. The system is controlled via the Gretsch E-Drum Remote App.

What features do the cymbals have?

The crash, ride and hi-hat each offer three zones and a 360° playable surface. The crash and ride also support the choke function.

Is hardware included?

Yes. The kit includes the Gretsch Explorer Hardware Pack, the Gretsch Explorer Hi-Hat Stand and a single bass drum pedal.