For solo musicians, street performers, singer-songwriters, and small acoustic ensembles, rhythm is everything. But adding drums without adding another person has always been a challenge. This is exactly where Floordrum stands apart.
Designed and handcrafted in Sardinia, Italy, Floordrum instruments are innovative foot-controlled percussion systems that allow musicians to play complex, expressive rhythms while keeping both hands free for guitar, vocals, or other instruments. Each Floordrum is built with musicality, timing, and performance in mind — not just triggering samples, but playing rhythm as an instrument.
What Is a Floordrum?
A Floordrum is a wooden foot percussion instrument featuring multiple touch-sensitive pads that respond dynamically to how you play. Unlike basic stomp boxes or loop pedals, Floordrum systems are designed to feel organic and musical, reacting to velocity and nuance in your foot technique.
Players can trigger kick drums, snares, hi-hats, percussion, and a choice of sounds, creating a full rhythmic foundation — ideal for one-man bands and acoustic performers who want to sound bigger without sacrificing authenticity.
Designed for Real Musicians
One of the standout qualities of Floordrum is that it’s clearly designed by musicians, for musicians. Everything from pad spacing to sensitivity has been carefully considered so that playing feels intuitive rather than mechanical.
Key design principles include:
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Touch-sensitive wooden pads for expressive control
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Natural timing feel, not robotic triggering
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Compact, portable layouts for live performance
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Durable handcrafted construction built for the road
This makes Floordrum particularly popular with buskers, touring artists, loop-based performers, and anyone building a minimalist live rig.
Groove Assist: Keeping Time While You Play
A unique feature found on Floordrum Evo models is Groove Assist. This solves one of the biggest challenges for solo performers: maintaining a steady repeating rhythm (such as a hi-hat) while playing more complex figures elsewhere.
Groove Assist allows a repeating groove to be auto-played while still adapting in real time to your tempo. In other words, the rhythm follows you, not the other way around. This keeps performances tight and musical without sounding pre-programmed.
For live performers, this is a game-changer — especially when transitioning between songs or responding to crowd energy.
Fully Customisable Kits
Floordrum systems offer extensive sound customisation via a dedicated app. Musicians can:
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Choose from dozens of percussion instruments
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Build custom drum kits
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Assign sounds to specific pads
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Save presets for different songs or sets
Whether you want a stripped-back kick and brush snare, electronic textures, or world percussion, Floordrum can be tailored to your style.
Ideal for One-Man Bands & Acoustic Performers
Floordrum has become a go-to solution for:
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One-man bands
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Singer-songwriters
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Buskers and street performers
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Acoustic duos
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Loop artists
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Folk, blues, indie, and roots musicians
By placing rhythm literally at your feet, Floordrum allows performers to stay fully present — singing, playing, and connecting with the audience without relying on backing tracks.
Handcrafted, Made to Order
Every Floordrum is handcrafted and made to order. This is not a mass-produced product pulled from a warehouse shelf. Each unit is carefully assembled, tested, and finished to ensure reliability and performance quality.
Because of this made-to-order process:
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Build times can vary
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Custom configurations may be possible
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Availability is limited
👉 If you’re interested in a Floordrum, we recommend contacting us directly to discuss current lead times, model options, and suitability for your setup.
Why Choose Floordrum Over Traditional Stomp Boxes?
Traditional stomp boxes often offer a single sound with limited dynamics. Floordrum goes far beyond that by providing:
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Multiple pads with velocity sensitivity
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A full percussion “kit” under your feet
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Adaptive timing that feels human
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Professional-grade build quality
For musicians who take rhythm seriously, Floordrum is less of an accessory and more of a core instrument.
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Floordrum instruments are ideal for performers who want maximum rhythmic impact with minimal gear. If you’re building a one-man band setup, upgrading your live performance, or simply want more expressive foot percussion, Floordrum is well worth exploring.