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Seems I am getting frustrated beyond belief – trying to record various audio tracks on pro tools, using SD3 from my Alesis kit.
Newby to virtual instruments here.
I have created multi outs from SD3 – created an Instrument track, audio tracks, sent to aux tracks. I can record (test), using samples from SD3 to Pro Tools but I cannot get the Alesis kit to trigger in SD3 and Pro Tools to record. I have set up the Midi Studio Setup in Pro Tools, as instructed. The Alesis is showing in the Midi Input Devices as well, and still nothing.
Received advice to “check the MIDI I/O channels on the kit” and not to sure how to do this, I have checked “Utility, Omni – Midi Through, Enabled” on the Alesis module. Also advice to check “Instrument options on the track in Pro Tools”, not to sure how to do that either. I have created an instrument track and inserted SD3.
Should I be doing anything in Peripherals, Midi Controllers?
I am trying this through a USB cable, list of equipment:
Pro Tools Ultimate
Zoom Livetrak L-20 interface
Window 10
Superior Drummer 3
Recently updated the Alesis module successfully, so I know the midi cable is functioning properly.
There has to be an easy fix but I need some help on set-up, your help is appreciated.
Hi there,
Let’s simplify things to start with. Quit Pro Tools and run Superior Drummer 3 the application, standalone.
Goto Settings > Audio/MIDI setup, make sure your Alesis is selected in the MIDI Device section.
Is that working?
Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)
Yes, stand-alone is working.
Great! Just want to make sure MIDI is being received by the host.
So in Pro Tools, create a new session, put a stereo instrument track on it (must be stereo), instantiate SD3, record arm. Does that work?
Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)
I’m back in the studio on Friday morning and will try it out, thank you.
I’m thinking the best way (now), is to set up how you described, record on SD3, bounce the tracks and add them back to the pro tools session.
I’d like to be able to record drums/bass or guitar at the same time on pro tools so my reasoning to record direct to pro tools but I’m thinking this can be done at the same time anyway.
It’s all much easier to do it all within the DAW. No messing with tempo tracks etc. it should work just fine in protools. Plenty on here using it that way.
SD3 with older sdx,s plus Rooms of Hansa and Death & Darkness. Cubase and wavelab current versions. Roland TD50x using all trigger inputs for triggering SD3 only. Windows 11 computer. Various keyboards and outboard gear as well as VST instruments. Acoustic drums: Yamaha 9000 natural wood and Pearl masters. Various snare drums. RME BabyFace Pro FS and Adam A7X monitors
Thanks and will let you know for sure Mark, can’t wait to get back in the studio now !!
I’m back in the studio on Friday morning and will try it out, thank you.
I’m thinking the best way (now), is to set up how you described, record on SD3, bounce the tracks and add them back to the pro tools session.
I’d like to be able to record drums/bass or guitar at the same time on pro tools so my reasoning to record direct to pro tools but I’m thinking this can be done at the same time anyway.
FWIW, my workflow in ProTools (and Studio One for that matter) is to record MIDI on the Pro Tools instrument track with SD3 is inserted on it, in stereo mode. Make any tweaks and adjustments (stereo instrument track) and then if needed, route the SD3 outputs to separate Aux PT channels or bounce to separate audio files and import back into PT. Whatever works best for your workflow.
Make sure that your MIDI inputs and outputs are correct; At the top of the PT track it should display Superior Drummer in the MIDI output selector and “All” or your Alesis Kit as the MIDI input.
If you don’t see something similar goto View > Mix Window Views > Instruments
Then you can either record arm the track or go into Setup> Preferences > Set Default Thru Instrument to “First selected MIDI Track”
That way simply selecting the track will make the track audible….
Hope some of this helps
Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)
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Thanked by: Scott EshlemanBesides record arming the Instrument Track, also make sure that your MIDI device isn’t un-checked in the ‘MIDI > MIDI Input Devices’ list.
To view the Instruments view in the mixer, click the small menu icon in the lower left corner of the PT mixer to see your view options.
BR,
John
EDIT: seems I was a bit slow on the ‘Submit’ button, Brad beat me to it 😉
John Rammelt - Toontrack
Technical Advisor
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Thanked by: Scott EshlemanOkay guys, got it working and thank you!!
From the Instrument track, I created some Aux tracks, and Audio tracks – bussed everything out nicely and can now record on Pro Tools direct.
Next up; dialing the kit in.
Thanks to all once again!!
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