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Unparalleled Drumming Realism: Zildjian’s ALCHEM-E Electronic Drum Kit

Industry

Musical instruments

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Avedis Zildjian Co.
zildjian.com

Zildjian ALCHEM-E Electronic Drum Kit

Problem / Solution

Zildjian, founded in 1623 is the largest cymbal manufacturer in the world, and a true icon among musicians. They sought to create an electronic drum kit that seamlessly bridged the gap between acoustic and electronic drumming. The core challenge was to develop a user interface for the E-VAULT module that was both intuitive and visually appealing, while also being highly responsive and efficient. By integrating LVGL, Zildjian was able to overcome these challenges and deliver an exceptional user experience.

LVGL has been instrumental in bringing our vision for the Zildjian ALCHEM-E E-VAULT module to life. The framework's flexibility and performance allowed us to create a highly intuitive and visually stunning interface that perfectly complements the innovative features of our product. LVGL's efficiency in development and its ability to handle complex graphics have been game-changers for us.

Dr. Carl Boland, Zildjian
Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Results

Innovative User Experience

LVGL enabled the creation of groundbreaking, intuitive user interfaces for electronic drum kits, setting a new standard for the industry. Even on resource-constrained microcontrollers, we were able to develop highly interactive and visually appealing displays.

Significant Cost Savings

The open-source nature of LVGL eliminated licensing fees, resulting in substantial cost savings for Zildjian.

Seamless Integration

LVGL’s flexibility allowed for effortless integration with existing software modules, streamlining the development process.

Accelerated Time-to-Market

Through our development services, we provided Zildjian with screen templates and widget components based on their requirements, which were then used by their team to build the UI. LVGL also offered valuable input on the project, contributing to an efficient development process that reduced time-to-market.

Technical Wins

  • Flexible Customization: LVGL’s open-source nature allowed for tailored modifications to meet Zildjian’s specific design requirements and brand identity.
  • Optimized Performance: Efficient memory management and the offloading of graphics processing to NXP VG-Lite ensured smooth performance on the embedded hardware.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Custom-designed graphical elements, seamlessly integrated with touch input, created an immersive drumming experience.

Technical Specifications

ALCHEM-E Electronic Drum Kit
General Information
MCU/MPU
NXP
Display
5” Touchscreen LCD, 1280x720
Connectivity
Bluetooth Audio 5.0
Power
DC 12V 2A

Future Projects

Zildjian plans to leverage LVGL for future product developments, including expanding the ALCHEM-E lineup and exploring new electronic percussion instruments.

ALCHEM-E ModuleALCHEM-E Cymbals

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