Flex Drum is essentially a tambourine with some very cool party tricks. The most basic thing is a 23-inch high drum made of synthetic PVC with a unique finish pattern-shaded gray is the appearance of the model I sampled. The Flex Drum itself is a bit like a thin conga drum, with a smaller rubber-lined opening at the bottom, widening to 11.5 inches in diameter at the top, and a pre-adjusted drum head. There is also an adjustable shoulder strap for wearing drums.

The party skills on Flex Drum are cool. First of all, it is very light-really light, less than two kilograms. Basically, you can throw things. To be honest, when I first opened the box, I actually thought it was empty. The weight is a real surprise, but the technique doesn't stop there. The pre-tuned drum head can actually be easily removed from the casing, giving you an instant frame drum. Super cool.

Toca claims that after removing the heads, you can actually stack these drums inside, which is basically the coolest storage solution ever-more drums, less space. They also claimed that the six Flex Drums were stacked on top of each other, with a total weight of less than 30 pounds (13 kg). Have you tried lifting six conga drums? Portable is a way of describing Flex Drum.

Flex Drum has a familiar voice. I have mentioned conga drums many times, but in fact drums have a different atmosphere. The pre-tuned synthetic drumhead is your normal type of skin, and when you play, it immediately resembles Djembe or even the lower-key Darbuka. When connected to the case, it is a versatile vocal instrument with a clear low end and easily realized bass notes, but the real sound comes from the open tones near the edges, with lovely sustain and cut. Slap sounds are also easy to achieve in an ultra-clear way, and they are also very loud. Synthetic lightweight drums may not provide the extreme tones that wood or metal drums can achieve, but in many ways, the drum is so unique that it's doing its own thing-which is a good thing.

Removing the head from the housing is another matter entirely. As a frame drum, the pitch becomes higher instantly, and there are many entry points. Holding the frame allows you to use your head with a stick or with your hands, and has the ability to mute brush strokes. The concept of tambourine is not particularly revolutionary, but the fact that you can use it with drums as needed is really cool.

If you have played Djembe before, you will feel at home on Flex Drum, albeit on a smaller stage, and you will instinctively get the rhythm right away. Some people may lament that they can’t adjust their heads on their own. Long-term use may be something to consider, but it’s a very "music" instrument right out of the box.

Flex Drum is very suitable for large groups, because it is easy to carry and light weight, anyone can use it for a long time. Even finding a way to install a rack from a drum kit is not particularly difficult, even if it is a drum head/frame itself. The sound is really musical, and the versatility is the winner. It's worth seeing.