Andrew PayneI am using 3 separate instances (tracks) of SD3 in my DAW (Cubase). These are “Drums”, Orchestral Percussion 1 (OP1) and Orchestral Percussion 2 (OP2) and obviously each one has a unique drum map. I cannot seem to have a unique drum map for each track that stays locked in for each track ? Each time I load a new map it removes the previous map I had chosen on other track instances. Is it possible or am I missing something in the set up/mapping for each track.
When I load the map I have saved for say drums it is called “GM Map 2” in Cubase.
When I load the map I have saved for OP1 it is called GM Map 3, however when I load this map on the OP1 track, the GM Map 2 is removed from my “drums” track and shows “No Drum Map”. The only option on this “drums” track I have is to choose the new GM Map 3 which is not what I want. If I reload the GM Map 2, it removes the GM Map 3 from my OP1 track and so on. This is annoying as I want to easily edit each track and not have to keep reloading drum maps. Is there no way to lock in a unique map for each instance when using multiple instances of the same VST instrument (SD3) in Cubase ?
This might be one for the Cubase forum but I thought I would start here as it is a combination of SD3 and Cubase. Any help much appreciated.
Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.
Mac McCormickI run multiple instances of SD3 in Cubase quite often, and have not had the problems you are having.
How do you create your drum maps? I have created a bunch of my own for Cubase (which I’m happy to share with you) and I usually name them after the SDX I am creating them for. I have an Orchestral 1, Orchestral 2, Darkness, Rock Foundry, etc.
I just realized that they changed how this is done in Cubase 13. It’s a bit different than it was in 12 and before.
Let me know what version of Cubase you are using and I’ll give you instructions.
Cubase Pro, Korg Kronos, M-50, Hammond XK-1c, Toontrack SD3, EZBass w/lots of expansions, many VSL Vi's, Shreddage 3 everything, and shit-tons of FX plugins.
Andrew PayneI use Cubase 12 Pro. Grateful for any assistance. cheers, Andrew
Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.
Mac McCormickHey, Andrew!
OK, here we go.
I’ve attached two images below.
Drum Map Pull down.jpg:
#1. Make sure your SD3 track is setup to be a Drum Track
#2. Go over to the Inspector and click on “No Drum Map”. You will get the pulldown menu you see in the image. If you want to use a GM map choose that, otherwise choose “Drum Map Setup”
Drum Map Setup. jpg
#3. Click on “Functions” in the upper left corner
#4. If you want to load one of your own drum maps choose “Load” and navigate to the folder where you have saved your drum maps. If you want to create a new drum map choose “New Map”
Then you want to go back and click on the drum stick icon as shown in the Drum Map Pull down.jpg (#1) In the resulting pop down menu you should see the drum map you loaded in the previous window. Choose it and you’re good to go! You should see your mappings in the Key Editor Window.
Do the same for any other SD3 track.
Here’s a link to the SD3 (EZX and SDX) drum maps I have found or created myself. If you find any errors let me know and I’ll correct them.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ovwh0hvj1g5bs4tubdysb/h?rlkey=cf5vtjuxr0gs9e4anr9n39dbg&dl=0
Let me know how it works out!
-mike
Cubase Pro, Korg Kronos, M-50, Hammond XK-1c, Toontrack SD3, EZBass w/lots of expansions, many VSL Vi's, Shreddage 3 everything, and shit-tons of FX plugins.
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Thanked by: Andrew PayneAndrew PayneThanks Mike for your help and the above detail and screenshots. This is exactly how I have been doing it EXCEPT using the drumstick icon on the track- and I think this may be the key for me getting this to work. I will check it out later today. thanks Again, Andrew
Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.
Mac McCormickGood to hear! Glad I could help out!
Cubase Pro, Korg Kronos, M-50, Hammond XK-1c, Toontrack SD3, EZBass w/lots of expansions, many VSL Vi's, Shreddage 3 everything, and shit-tons of FX plugins.
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Thanked by: Andrew PayneAndrew PayneThanks Mike – it all works perfectly and major improvement to my workflow !! I also had the track control area width too narrow in Cubase. Thanks again.
Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.
KenNice did not know you could do multiple instances, of SD3
Cheers Ken
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