Meinl Sonic Energy 18" Siam Oak Wave Drum (Walnut Brown) Goat Head

The Meinl Sonic Energy 18" Siam Oak Wave Drum produces ocean–like soundscapes through an internal chamber of adjustable steel balls and a dual–head design. One head is natural goat skin, the other synthetic – each delivering a distinct timbral character when the drum is tilted from side to side. The walnut brown Siam oak shell houses a sealable filling port that controls how many steel balls remain active, directly shaping the intensity and texture of the wave effect.

The 18" diameter provides substantial surface area for rich, resonant tones that extend well beyond simple ambient textures. Goat skin responds with warmth and organic decay, while the synthetic head offers brighter attack and sustained presence. Adjusting the steel ball quantity through the filling port allows fine–tuning from gentle whispers to more pronounced rolling waves. Simply hold the drum flat and tilt gently to activate the sound – no striking or conventional playing technique required.

Sound healing practitioners and meditation facilitators will find the Wave Drum generates calming atmospheres without electronic processing. The dual–head configuration also functions as a unique percussive effect in studio environments, adding unconventional textures to production work. Yoga instructors and relaxation therapists can shape the sonic intensity to match session dynamics by varying tilt speed and steel ball load.

Features

• 18" diameter Siam oak shell in walnut brown finish
• Dual–head design with goat skin and synthetic surfaces
• Sealable filling port for adjusting internal steel ball quantity
• Internal steel balls create rolling ocean wave soundscapes
• No striking required – tilting motion activates the sound
• Two distinct timbres from goat skin and synthetic heads
• Adjustable sound intensity by controlling ball load and tilt speed
• Suitable for meditation, sound healing, yoga and studio effects work