themoreiseeHallo
i recently upgraded SD3 from ED3 as I wanted to use a second drum module to extend my drum set. I am using a Roland TD-27 connected to a Focusrite 4i4 via midi cable into my laptop. This is working perfectly so far. I still need to set up the midi notes correctly but apart from that im happy.
Now I wanted to set my second module up. An ATV ad5 which I connected via USB directly to the laptop. When I look into the midi settings, SD3 recognizes the ad5, but no matter what I try, hitting a pad isn’t triggering any midi notes in SD3. If I open up the midi mapping in SD3 and hit a pad connected to the ad5, nothing shows. The pads on the TD-27 work properly and show the midi note hit though. Midi channels are 10 on all parts and settings on the modules seem correct.
I am not sure what I am missing and I cant find anything on the internet that helps me getting it to work. May be anyone has a solution and can help me so I can set up the second module?
Thank you
Flo
drumjack52What do you mean by ‘SD3 recognizes the ad5 but you can’t trigger any notes’? How is SD3 doing that? The first thing I usually tell people when dealing with MIDI issues is to grab a free MIDI monitor utility such as MIDI-OX (for Windows users) and snoize for Mac users. Install it on your computer and run it in standalone mode and it should tell you exactly what MIDI is getting to the computer.
Being that you’re using USB for the connection go into Windows Control Panel and disable ALL power savings measures. By default with Windows that even on a desktop computer the USB ports are set to turn off after an unknown amount of time.
Jack
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PT 2021.6
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BradHallo
i recently upgraded SD3 from ED3 as I wanted to use a second drum module to extend my drum set. I am using a Roland TD-27 connected to a Focusrite 4i4 via midi cable into my laptop. This is working perfectly so far. I still need to set up the midi notes correctly but apart from that im happy.
Now I wanted to set my second module up. An ATV ad5 which I connected via USB directly to the laptop. When I look into the midi settings, SD3 recognizes the ad5, but no matter what I try, hitting a pad isn’t triggering any midi notes in SD3. If I open up the midi mapping in SD3 and hit a pad connected to the ad5, nothing shows. The pads on the TD-27 work properly and show the midi note hit though. Midi channels are 10 on all parts and settings on the modules seem correct.
I am not sure what I am missing and I cant find anything on the internet that helps me getting it to work. May be anyone has a solution and can help me so I can set up the second module?Thank you
Flo
Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 11
Hi Flo,
Could you please post screen prints of;
Settings > Audio/MIDI Setup: MIDI Device
Settings > Audio/MIDI Setup: MIDI Channel
Have you tried setting MIDI Channel to “Any”
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drumjack52Hallo
i recently upgraded SD3 from ED3 as I wanted to use a second drum module to extend my drum set. I am using a Roland TD-27 connected to a Focusrite 4i4 via midi cable into my laptop. This is working perfectly so far. I still need to set up the midi notes correctly but apart from that im happy.
Now I wanted to set my second module up. An ATV ad5 which I connected via USB directly to the laptop. When I look into the midi settings, SD3 recognizes the ad5, but no matter what I try, hitting a pad isn’t triggering any midi notes in SD3. If I open up the midi mapping in SD3 and hit a pad connected to the ad5, nothing shows. The pads on the TD-27 work properly and show the midi note hit though. Midi channels are 10 on all parts and settings on the modules seem correct.
I am not sure what I am missing and I cant find anything on the internet that helps me getting it to work. May be anyone has a solution and can help me so I can set up the second module?Thank you
Flo
Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 11Hi Flo,
Could you please post screen prints of;
Settings > Audio/MIDI Setup: MIDI Device
Settings > Audio/MIDI Setup: MIDI Channel
Have you tried setting MIDI Channel to “Any”
Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: macOS Sonoma (14)
- This post was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Brad.
Reason: Fingers fast, brain slow
The OP is on Windows so Mac instructions won’t help. Here’s a link to working with MIDI in Windows. I figured that since MIDI was working ok with the TD27 that Flo knew this but it never hurts to point to help.
Jack
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Superior Drummer 3.4.0
Area 33 1.0.0
Death and Darkness 1.0.1
PT 2021.6
OSX 10.13.6
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Bear-Faced CowThese aren’t Mac instructions. The Audio/MIDI Settings in Superior Drummer 3 should show the AD5. If it doesn’t, try hitting refresh on it to see if it appears. If it doesn’t appear, then it could be a something like a faulty USB cable.
jord
themoreiseeThank you for the reply.
I had some time to install midi view and take some screenshots from sd3.
@drumjack52: I meant that the ad5 is visible under midi devices in sd3 but when I hat a pad, I cant see the hit the Analyzer window in the bottom left of the MIDI In / E-Drums.
drumjack52Thank you for the reply.
I had some time to install midi view and take some screenshots from sd3.
@drumjack52: I meant that the ad5 is visible under midi devices in sd3 but when I hat a pad, I cant see the hit the Analyzer window in the bottom left of the MIDI In / E-Drums.
This is why I said to get the free utility MIDI-OX and run it in standalone. It will/should show everything coming from your ad5 regardless of MIDI channel. And did you turn off any power savings measures in Windows Control Panel?
Jack
aka musicman691 on other forums
Superior Drummer 3.4.0
Area 33 1.0.0
Death and Darkness 1.0.1
PT 2021.6
OSX 10.13.6
3.46 GHz hex core 2012 MacPro 48 gig ram
Bear-Faced CowThe simplest test is a DAW. Almost every DAW will tell you what you are getting. Are you able to record a track in your DAW?
jord
drumjack52The simplest test is a DAW. Almost every DAW will tell you what you are getting. Are you able to record a track in your DAW?
jord
Not really. With a utility like MIDI-OX or snoize you don’t have to sweat channels or anything else. No creating a session, creating tracks, nothing. One program that’s about as idiot proof as can be. You’ll be able to see all messages. No worry about a message being hidden by a daw track setting.
Jack
aka musicman691 on other forums
Superior Drummer 3.4.0
Area 33 1.0.0
Death and Darkness 1.0.1
PT 2021.6
OSX 10.13.6
3.46 GHz hex core 2012 MacPro 48 gig ram
Bear-Faced CowA DAW track in omni mode catches everything as well. It’s not that arduous to create a new session and add a track. They really should be second nature.
jord
drumjack52A DAW track in omni mode catches everything as well. It’s not that arduous to create a new session and add a track. They really should be second nature.
jord
- This post was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Bear-Faced Cow.
Second nature for most but did you ever stop to think that not everyone knows all? We’re dealing with someone who apparently isn’t up to the level that you and I are at. I still rely on snoize (remember I’m on a Mac) when I seem to have MIDI problems. And heaven knows I’ve been at this for decades. Why are you so adverse to trying a simple tool?
Jack
aka musicman691 on other forums
Superior Drummer 3.4.0
Area 33 1.0.0
Death and Darkness 1.0.1
PT 2021.6
OSX 10.13.6
3.46 GHz hex core 2012 MacPro 48 gig ram
Bear-Faced CowWho’s being adverse? No one’s assuming that everyone knows it all. However, if you’re making music, should one not know the basics? I’m on a Mac as well and firing up Logic and recording a MIDI track while looking at the event window is really all there is to it to see if MIDI is working for me. This is 101 stuff.
It’s not about me (or you for that matter). It’s about what the OP can relate to best. If the OP wants to install a utility, great. If they want to check with a DAW, just as good. Either way, if we can help the OP solve their problem, that’s what counts.
jord
drumjack52Who’s being adverse? No one’s assuming that everyone knows it all. However, if you’re making music, should one not know the basics? I’m on a Mac as well and firing up Logic and recording a MIDI track while looking at the event window is really all there is to it to see if MIDI is working for me. This is 101 stuff.
It’s not about me (or you for that matter). It’s about what the OP can relate to best. If the OP wants to install a utility, great. If they want to check with a DAW, just as good. Either way, if we can help the OP solve their problem, that’s what counts.
jord
Just trying to help as well. I’ve run into far too many people online that don’t even have the basic knowledge of how to use a vi in their daw. Or knowing zero as to how MIDI works. Because something worked for them they think another program will work the same way without making adjustments. Or even reading the manuals.
Jack
aka musicman691 on other forums
Superior Drummer 3.4.0
Area 33 1.0.0
Death and Darkness 1.0.1
PT 2021.6
OSX 10.13.6
3.46 GHz hex core 2012 MacPro 48 gig ram
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