Pearl 2026: eRoadshow Electronic Drums, Primal Snare Collective, new Eliminator pedal!
In celebration of their 80th anniversary!
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Pearl 2026: eRoadshow Electronic Drums, Primal Snare Collective, new Eliminator pedal! · Source: Pearl
Pearl is celebrating its 80th birthday this year, and they really went all in for their annual NAMM release! For Pearl 2026, they’ve announced the new mid-range Primal Snare Collective, a new Eliminator Mono Pro drum pedal, and many other exciting products. Let’s take a look!
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Pearl 2026: Primal Snare Collective with four different metal shells
Pearl’s Sensitone series includes some of the best upper-midrange to pro-range snares on the market. But the truth is, a product of such high quality comes at a price. So, for Pearl 2026, the drum maker is introducing their new series, Primal Snare Collective. These metal snares are almost as high in quality, but come at a significantly lower price.
The Primal Snare Collective series comes in four shell versions: steel, brass, aluminum, and copper. Additionally, these snares come in four different sizes: 13“ x 7”, 14“ x 5.5”, 14“ x 6.5”, and 14“ x 8”. So there should be a metal snare for everyone.
In terms of specs, these snares come with 2.3 mm triple-flanged hoops and Pearl’s PSC Dual Lug. But the biggest news is their price point. On average, each snare is about 20 percent cheaper than a comparable Sensitone model. For instance, some retailers have the 14″ x 6,5″ Primal Snare Collective Brass Version for as little as $399.
Eliminator Mono Pro 2500 Series
Another exciting release for Pearl in 2026 is the new Eliminator Mono Pro 2500 series. According to Pearl, the successor to one of their most popular drum pedal series is the first fully customizable bass drum pedal on the market. The weight of the Quad Beater can now be freely adjusted, and the series features improved axle and hinge bearings, a flexible Roller Hoop Clamp with side mount, Pivot-Lock spring tension adjustment, and beater angle adjustment.
This means that you can literally adjust every angle and part of the tension rod to suit your needs. The Eliminator Mono Pro bridges the gap between chain-driven and direct-drive pedals, so you get the best of both worlds. There are both single-pedal (P2500CX) and double-pedal (P2502CX) releases, so these new pedals can be used in jazz and metal alike.
No word yet on availability and prices for these, but given that the other Eliminator models are in the upper price range for bass drum pedals, these pro models won’t be cheap. But you’ll also get more control than ever before.
New beginner-friendly electronic drum kit eRoadshow
But that’s not all from Pearl 2026! They are also introducing a new series of electronic drum kits called eRoadshow. This drum kit is aimed at beginners, thanks to its straightforward setup and affordable price. According to Pearl, setting it up takes minutes thanks to clearly labeled cables and ports. You can also easily fold its components away for storage.
The eRoadshow drum kit has also been optimized for damping, so you should be able to use it in your bedroom or shared flat without annoying your flatmates or neighbors too much. The kit includes four mesh drum pads, a hi-hat, a bass drum pedal controller, and three cymbal pads.
It also comes with an ERS1000 drum module loaded with 15 easy-to-navigate drum kits designed by Pearl artists and 165 onboard sounds. The eRoashow also offers tools to help you practice the drums. The drum module features a built-in metronome, a performance recording function, and ten tracks to play along to. Additionally, 50 Melodics lessons are included free of charge.
In terms of connectivity, there is an aux-in port for plugging in external audio sources for jamming, and a USB-MIDI port for recording the drum kit’s MIDI signal or triggering drum VSTs. Along with the drum and cymbal pads, pedals, and a height-adjustable drum throne, the set includes all necessary hardware, headphones, and even drumsticks.
While there is no word on the drum kit’s price and availability yet, I’d expect it to be well under 1,000 euros, since it is aimed at beginners.
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