WHAT’S DESIGN LAB

The Design Lab is a group of Artists, Engineers and Designers which form the artistic and design incubator for these unique professional instruments made exclusively for Mapex Drums. Using one of a kind sound inspirations and conceived by a revolutionary "Concept Hybrid Formula”, The Design Lab creates unique voices, each with a combination of the artistry of instrument making and the modern science of drum design.
CONCEPT HYBRID

CONCEPT HYBRID

The Concept Hybrid approach uses the specific blending of different woods, bearing edge profiles, hoop styles, reinforcement rings, lug casings, snare wires, drumheads and even shell finishes to affect the performance and character of a drum. Using this “Sound First” approach, a multiple-tone, sonic concept is chosen and then brought to life by the Mapex Design Lab of Artists, Engineers and Designers.
BLACK PANTHER DESIGN LAB

BLACK PANTHER DESIGN LAB

The Mapex Black Panther series has been the “top-of-the-line” for Mapex drums since its launch in 2010. The new Black Panther Design Lab systems, are nothing short of breakthroughs in instrument design, learning from 30 years of engineering, innovation, artistry, and the science of drum manufacturing to develop a completely new system of drums. While most drum manufacturers choose materials and build prototypes before involving artists, Mapex Design Lab utilizes the Concept Hybrid Approach, and includes artists from the start. Utilizing the concept of sound first, The Design Lab Team uses its extensive knowledge of drum manufacturing to make that sound a reality for the new Black Panther Design Lab series.
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