How do i connect drum kit to audio interface

[jamescp]

Hey sounds like a dumb question but i am really confused now.

I have an Alesis DM6 kit which i have hooked up to my laptop and is triggering sounds through EZdrummer successfully
however i am experiencing latency which i am trying to bring down.

The problem.
The Alesis DM6 module uses a usb type b for its midi output and usb type a to plug into a pc. So how can i connect this module
to the midi on an audio interface and then connect that interface to my pc

any help greatly appreciated thanks.

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[jamescp]

Would this work?

[Scott]

Latency isn’t caused by cables. If you have things connected and can trigger sounds successfully it is most likely that you’re not using a good ASIO driver/audio interface.

If you’re using the built in audio of the laptop I’d suggest getting the ASIO4ALL driver. That audio driver allows the built in audio to playback with a lower buffer setting. If the laptop specs are good (I don’t know, you don’t say what they are), you should be able to run at a 128 sample buffer (64 buffer is better) and have a closer to ‘real time’ playback.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

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