All incoming MIDI incorrect, cannot “learn”…nothing.

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I have been experiencing a problem with EZDrummer 2 and now, Superior Drummer 3. 

The problem was never corrected in EZDrummer 2 before buying Superior Drummer 3.

I have an electric drum set (Alesis Surge Mesh) hooked up to my Mac via “Printer Cable/USB-C Adapter”.

 

When I am using Superior Drummer 3 I can see which notes are being played TO whichever corresponding sound I choose.

All three of my Tom’s and my “Crash 1” are coming in (“Notes IN”) as the number 60.

So basically, each of those separate pads are sending the same* MIDI message (#60) and Superior Drummer 3 is not able to distinguish what pad is REALLY playing.

This has been going on for about a year now.

I just want to use my software. This is so frustrating.

Someone please help me…. :/

(I tried uploading a screenshot, but its saying the File size is too large)

Thank you tons,

 

Jordan (j2theharv)

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.2.4
Operating system: macOS Big Sur (11)

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[Ruud Olsson]

Hi Jordan,

In my opinion you should change the MIDI settings of the outgoing MIDI notes from your Alesis Surge Module.

See: https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/getting-started-with-the-alesis-surge/
“Pad settings
The Pad settings allow you to change the pad’s sample, volume, panning, and pitch. You can also change the MIDI note number if you’re using the Surge along with an external synth or virtual instrument.

1. Hit the pad whose settings you want to adjust. Alternatively, press the pad’s button located on the module.
2. Press the Voice button, then press the Page/Select button until you get to the setting you wish to change. Once selected, use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the setting as necessary.”

So, change the outgoing note numbers on your pads so all pads have a DIFFERENT value.

That way, SD3 can distinguish between your different pads. Obviously, when several pads have the same MIDI out number, it can’t.

Then you can use the MIDI learn feature in SD3 to get the right Crashes, Toms, etc. to sound.

Once that is to your liking, save the current setup. I also save a setting that I like as a project, so I can load it later.

This should help. Please let me know if it doesn’t.

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.2.4
Operating system: macOS Catalina (10.15)

[John]

Hi,

if your module is @factory settings, the MIDI notes sent should be corresponding to and working with one of the Alesis MIDI Presets found in the MIDI In/E-drums page in SD3. I.e. you shouldn’t need to ‘Learn’ much on the MIDI In/E-drums page.

BR,
John

John Rammelt - Toontrack
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