Remo Ocean drum

Remo Ocean Drum

Take your audience on a sonic sea journey – with a frame drum engineered to recreate the sound of waves rolling and breaking. Whether you need it for production, education or pure inspiration, the Ocean Drum delivers a fresh perspective in percussion.

Construction & Design

Built with an Acousticon shell and equipped with a clear Mylar resonant head, the drum conceals numerous small steel beads inside. As you tilt or rock the instrument, the beads tumble across the head to create a wash of wave-like sound. Available in diameters of 12″, 16″ and 22″. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Its double-sided frame-drum style allows horizontal positioning and smooth rocking motions — opening up ambient and theatrical possibilities.

Applications

Whether you’re working on film/theatre, sound design, music education or looking to expand your drum kit’s sonic palette, this instrument is versatile. Ideal for:

• creating ocean or nature effects
• meditation, relaxation or ambient music with gentle, sweeping tones
• rhythm classes and music pedagogy where visual and auditory stimuli engage learners
• live performance where you want to contrast conventional drums with a unique timbre.

Playing Tips

To play, hold the drum roughly horizontally and tilt it gently from one side to the other so the beads roll over the head. For a softer, continuous wash, move slowly and steadily. To simulate crashing waves, accelerate the tilt or deliver a slight jerk to cause a cascade of beads.
You can also strike the frame or head with a mallet while rocking the drum for rhythmic texture combined with sound-effect ambience.

Specifications

• Diameter options: 12″, 16″ or 22″ – choose based on space, volume and visual impact
  
• Shell type: Acousticon – sturdy frame drum rim construction
  
• Head: Clear Mylar resonant head – allowing internal bead movement and clear tonality
  
• Internal beads: Steel beads inside shell – generating wave-like sound when moved
  
• Playing style: Hands or mallets, can also be used as shaker style
  
• Finish options: Standard (plain) or Fish Graphic (decorative graphic) – for visual flair