Compare two different Nimbus electronic instruments at Soma Music in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur: Progenitor Series E-Drum is a shell-style mesh drum kit listed at RM2,800. D-1000 / CPD-1000 is the portable digital model listed at RM850. Choose by playing layout, portability, available floor space and the complete supplied package.
Two formats: shell-style kit or portable digital drums.
Published specifications and dated prices on each model page.
Malaysia-wide delivery: ask for fees and timing for your postcode.
WHICH NIMBUS FORMAT?
Portability or a shell-style setup?
D-1000 / CPD-1000 · RM850
Compare the portable model when carrying and storage matter. Soma confirmed that D-1000 and CPD-1000 are the same model. The listed package includes a snare stand, carrying bag and sticks, with a one-year warranty. Its compact layout differs from a conventional kit; ask your teacher whether it suits your exercises.
Progenitor Series E-Drum · RM2,800
Nimbus lists a 12 × 3.5-inch triple-zone mesh snare, two 10-inch mesh toms, a 12-inch mesh floor tom and a 16 × 13-inch bass drum. Soma Music confirmed two-zone crashes and a three-zone ride on 8 November 2026. The published module features include 13 preset kits, 8 user kits, Bluetooth audio and MIDI. Progenitor has a two-year warranty, confirmed by Soma Music on 6 November 2026. Confirm coverage, exact module connections, supplied hardware, accessories and footprint before comparing the complete quotation.
Compare both with your own practice routine
Test soft strokes, accents, movement around the pads, kick response and hi-hat control. Headphones do not remove pad-impact noise or floor vibration. Contact Soma before visiting to confirm which instruments are ready to try; the listed specifications are not a substitute for a playing comparison.
Price confirmations: D-1000, 12 October 2026; Progenitor, 23 October 2026. Specifications come from the linked Soma and Nimbus published references on the product pages. Confirm current stock and supplied revision.
LISTED MODELS
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Experience professional VST-quality drum sounds with an acoustic-style layout, mesh playing surfaces and responsive, low-latency triggering. The Nimbus Progenitor Series E-Drum features a 12-inch triple-zone snare, two 10-inch toms, a 12-inch floor tom and two-zone crash cymbals with choke plus a three-zone ride. Explore 13 preset kits, personalise eight user kits, and practise with 30 built-in songs or Bluetooth audio. Built-in recording lets you review your playing. RM2,800 with a two-year warranty, available from Soma Music in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur with delivery throughout Malaysia. Contact us to confirm current stock, package contents, warranty coverage and demonstration availability.
Shop Nimbus D-1000, also known as CPD-1000, portable digital drums at Soma Music in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur for RM850. D-1000 and CPD-1000 are the same model, confirmed by Soma Music on 1 November 2026. This Original Item comes with a snare stand, a free carrying bag and drumsticks, with a one-year warranty. Contact our team to confirm stock, covered components, exclusions and the claim process before ordering.
See the Nimbus Progenitor Series E-Drum in Soma Music's showroom. Published on 5 November 2026; choose a video to load and play it.
Cymbal clarification, 8 November 2026: Soma Music confirms a three-zone ride and two-zone crashes. The close-up video caption has been corrected to distinguish them. Download the updated specification sheet (PDF).
Nimbus Progenitor drum cover at Soma Music · 54 seconds
The drummer plays the Progenitor kit in a short cover presented in different musical styles. Watch the movement between the pads, cymbals and pedals. The song and editing are part of the demonstration; use an in-person comparison to assess playing feel.
Nimbus Progenitor product close-up at Soma Music · 73 seconds
Close-up views show pad strikes, cymbal playing and a cymbal choke demonstration, followed by views of the module and connections. This is a visual product demonstration, not a controlled response-speed or noise test.
These edited demonstrations show the product in use. They do not measure room noise, trigger latency or floor vibration. Confirm the exact package and arrange a playing comparison before choosing your kit.
SOMA MUSIC · DIGITAL DRUM DEMONSTRATIONS
See this model on Soma’s TikTok.
Explore selected demonstrations from @soma.music.store. The notes below describe visible kit layouts, playing and publisher captions, so you can choose which demonstration to watch.
Nimbus Progenitor Series: kit layout and cymbal demonstration
See the wood-look electronic kit being played with headphones, along with pad close-ups and a cymbal-choke demonstration. These Soma Music posts show the Progenitor in use; the Nimbus launch specifications are linked separately on the product page.
What to compare: Compare the snare and tom positions, cymbal reach and pedal layout. Confirm the supplied module, box contents and warranty when asking for a quotation.
Visual summaries and links checked . These are retailer-published demonstrations, separate from our customer reviews. TikTok may ask you to sign in. No TikTok player loads on this page. For videos you can play here, watch our MK0 Pro sound test or ACE-530 sound demo.
BUYING HELP
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Nimbus digital drums in Malaysia?
Soma Music lists Nimbus Progenitor and D-1000 / CPD-1000 at its Ampang, Kuala Lumpur shop. Enquire online or arrange a visit. Delivery is available throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak; ask for postcode-specific charges and timing.
Are D-1000 and CPD-1000 different instruments?
No. Soma Music confirmed on 1 November 2026 that these names refer to the same portable digital drum model. Compare that compact layout with Progenitor’s shell-style kit before choosing.
Which Nimbus electronic drum is under RM1,000?
D-1000 / CPD-1000 is listed at RM850 with a snare stand, carrying bag and drumsticks. It is a portable digital instrument; its layout differs from a conventional rack or shell-style drum kit. Confirm any other accessories and delivery costs.
Does the one-year Nimbus warranty apply to both models?
No. D-1000 / CPD-1000 has a one-year warranty. Nimbus Progenitor has a two-year warranty, confirmed by Soma Music on 6 November 2026. Ask for the coverage, exclusions and claim arrangements for the exact model.
Is Progenitor a portable or space-saving version of D-1000?
No. They are different formats: Progenitor is a shell-style electronic kit; D-1000 / CPD-1000 is the portable model. Progenitor’s assembled width and depth are not yet confirmed. Check the required space for the kit, throne and player before choosing it for a small room.
Are Nimbus digital drums silent for apartments?
No electronic kit is automatically silent. Headphones can replace speaker sound for the player, but pad strikes and pedal impacts remain audible and can transmit vibration through a floor. Test the physical noise and consider your building and neighbours.
