Topic: Which device type to select?

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Replied December 2, 2022 at 13:32 #3022733

Shootie
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Everyone is telling you good info. I would use the Behringer interface with ASIO for least amount of latency and issues.

Try WASAPI Audio Device, It mat get audio out your computer’s headphone jack.

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Replied December 2, 2022 at 13:51 #3022740

CDubs57
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Ok. So when I use the interface, I have to connect that to the laptop via USB as well, then go from interface out to the amp. The Roland goes straight to the computer still, for the pad mapping. Does that make sense?

Seem to have more issues using the interface than just headphones, which is why I was trying to bypass that, but I don’t know if it’s my processor or buffer setting. I e been playing with the different options but haven’t narrowed it down yet.

Replied December 2, 2022 at 14:11 #3022745

Shootie
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I would explain the issues with the behringer instead. Roland plugs into your computer to trigger ezdrummer. EZdrummer send audio out to Behringer. What issues are you having?

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Replied December 2, 2022 at 16:15 #3022792
CDubs57
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It will be fine, then say for several full seconds, I get nothing, then it comes back choppy. I don’t believe it’s the same rate, but either the buffer or my processor. I THINK my anti virus software may have run and caused it, but am not sure yet. I did a bunch of maintenance on my computer last night and have to try it again. The computer is old too, Thinkpad x201 with a first gen i5, ssd, and 8gb of ram. I am very new to all of this midi stuff, so just learning as I go.

Maybe there is a menu on my computer that would show me me memory and processer power being used that might help? I know I’ve seen it before.

Thanks for the replies too. I didn’t expect to receive anything so quickly and appreciate it. I’m playing out tomorrow night, but don’t think I’ll have this sorted well enough to run it live by then.

There are also some midi settings on the Roland, like Local Control on/off, and USB midi through on/off, that I’m not sure have an impact on any of this.

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Replied December 2, 2022 at 16:26 #3022797
Shootie
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As long as the Roland is sending it’s midi, it’s doing it’s job and is not taxing on your computer.

In EZD3. AudioMidi Settings> Select ASIO>Select Behringer>increase your buffer to Max (if this isn’t available to adjust, you must launch your Behringer driver software and adjust there). Ignore any latency for now, this is just to see if your issues go away. Let me know if your computer is at least giving you clean playback now.

The CPU is the main spec on how well this will work. It’s tough for new users to get jumped in, I understand. I would say the stated minimum system requirements for this software may not work for real-time professional edrumming.

The Behinger interface will be the least taxing on your CPU. But you may want to try WASAPI and whatever options you have to make sure.

EDIT: Control+Alt+Delete>TaskManager>Performance to see CPU performance

Don’t play out tomorrow night with this rig in a mission critical environment. Get is stable for a while first. My opinion.

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Replied December 2, 2022 at 20:53 #3022899

CDubs57
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Roger that. If I get a chance tonight I’ll give it a try, if not tomorrow, but I don’t plan on running it tomorrow night until it’s definitely sorted. Thanks again.
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