Electric Bagpipe Manometer

ESM1 Electronic Bagpipe Manometer

Introducing the world’s first electronic bagpipe manometer – the ESM1. This lightweight, drone-mounted pressure gauge shows you exactly how steady your blowing is by sending real-time bag pressure data wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet app.

Unlike traditional water manometers or mechanical gauges, the ESM1 is compact, easy to fit, and incredibly simple to read. You keep your normal pipes and setup, but gain a powerful visual tool that makes practising more enjoyable and directly helps improve your blowing control.

What It Is

The ESM1 is a small electronic pressure sensor designed specifically for bagpipes. It mounts securely on one of your drones (typically an outer tenor) using a lightweight strap. A short tube with a cork connects the unit to the inside of the drone, allowing it to read the pressure in your bag while you play – without getting in your way.

The unit then sends live pressure data to the dedicated Bagpipe Manometer app on your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

How It Works

Setup is quick and straightforward:

1. Strap the ESM1 to your drone and insert the supplied cork into the drone top.
2. Switch the unit on and connect it to the Bagpipe Manometer app via Bluetooth.
3. Start playing and watch your bag pressure displayed on your phone or tablet.

The app provides a clear, real-time visualisation of your blowing:

• Live pressure display while you play.
• Scrolling graph of pressure over time.
• Recording and playback of practice sessions.
• Minimum and maximum pressure values for each tune or session.
• Choice of a classic dial-style view or detailed graph view.

Why Pipers Will Love It

Compared to a conventional manometer or pressure gauge, the ESM1 is:

• Much lighter – no water column, no bulky hardware hanging off your instrument.
• Easy to fit and remove – strap it on, plug in the cork, connect the app, and play.
• Far easier to see and understand – large, clear digital dials and graphs instead of tiny scales.
• More enjoyable to use – watching your steadiness improve on-screen makes practice more motivating.

With its clear feedback and simple setup, the ESM1 turns the invisible skill of steady blowing into something you can see, measure and systematically improve. Better pressure control means better tone, more stable drones, cleaner attacks and cut-offs, and ultimately stronger overall performance.

Key Features at a Glance

• World’s first dedicated electronic bagpipe manometer.
• Lightweight sensor mounts directly to a drone and stays securely in place.
• Wireless connection to the Bagpipe Manometer app via Bluetooth.
• Compatible with iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices.
• Instant live pressure display plus real-time graphing and recording.
• Visualisation modes: dial-style meter or detailed graph.
• Helps pipers develop steady, controlled blowing for better tone and stability.

Who It’s For

• Beginners and learners who want clear, visual feedback on blowing steadiness.
• Solo competitors and band pipers focused on refining tone and control.
• Teachers and coaches looking for a simple way to show students exactly what their bag pressure is doing.

The ESM1 Electronic Bagpipe Manometer is the modern, smart way to train one of the most important skills in piping – steady blowing – with a tiny sensor on your drones and a powerful app in your pocket.