I just want to make my Simmons SD1200 kit sound good w/EZD2.

[0124]

I have no experience at all with using software with any, this being my 3rd, electronic drum kit. I have spent hundreds of hours trying to follow the instructions from 2 very nice and knowledgeable Toontrack tech people, 2 Simmons techs, countless YouTube Tutorials (65 Drummer, Shooties School, Toontrack, etc.), and I think I have just made a mess. All looks so simple for this stage, but…When I try to midi-map my Simmons kit is not recognized even though it is in the previous step. I am thinking that is the problem?

EZdrummer version: 2.0.2
Operating system: Windows 10

Topic

[Shootie]

“When I try to midi-map my Simmons kit is not recognized even though it is in the previous step.”

Can you explain this better? What are you trying to change the midi settings on, EZD2 or the Simmons Head unit? What is “Previous Step”?

I looked through the Simmons SD1200 Manual quickly and did not see any way to create a Custom Midi-Map. Can you confirm the Simmons head unit can do this?

EZD2 can not provide Custom Midi Maps, only the Head Unit can solve this with EZD2. Only Superior Drummer 3 can can provide this feature with Toontrack products.

Let me know, I’m curious. Good luck.

 

EZD3 Tutorials | EZBass Tutorials | Toontrack themed FB Group | Toontrack themed Discord Group

[Shootie]

Unless you’re having a problem with EZD2, you should update it to the latest version before doing anymore testing.

EZD3 Tutorials | EZBass Tutorials | Toontrack themed FB Group | Toontrack themed Discord Group

[0124]

So Justin, 65 Drummer, reviewed and played my kit, then said “but why settle for these sounds when you can you can use EZ Drummer 2 or (named one or two similar products) and be able to play like this.” And he then played the kit sounding much better….actually in this case the kit really didn’t sound much, if any better, but I am sure that Justin had the kit tweaked really well on its own. This was kind of interesting, but I don’t have Justin’s abilities and in watching many other tutorials I have seen guys making the Simmons and many many other kits sound so much better using EZD2. Also coinsidentily, I have seen a couple of videos that made Superior Drummer 3 appear to be able to make kits sound so much better as simply as I was hoping. If this is indeed the case I will gladly buy SD3 and be able to conquer step one, because it is no fun, and makes me not even want to play much with the crappy sounds I am getting……I believe this Simmons Module is pretty good, but honestly don’t know its capabilities, in watching some other EZD2 tutorials guys are explaining the process of midi mapping pad by pad on various kits, and I am so tired of playing with the software to that degree right now……..

I bought this kit really hoping for one good sounding, as close to a good acoustic rock kit as I could get for $1,000. With my previous electric kits that’s all I played, their best sounding acoustic kit, and never played any of the other stuff at all.

EZdrummer version: 2.0.2
Operating system: Windows 10

[Shootie]

Here’s the short answer since I still don’t know what technical problem you’re having. If your specific Simmons kit does not do custom midi mapping, which you should figure that out, get Superior Drummer 3. Whatever software you chose will come with a learning curve not only with the software, but with the hardware drum module settings as well. Nothing will sound perfect until your vkit settings are set up to your particular playing technique and EZD2 can not compensate for that. SD3, in the case of you knowing how to use the program really well, can.

EZD3 Tutorials | EZBass Tutorials | Toontrack themed FB Group | Toontrack themed Discord Group

[0124]

Thanks a ton. I don’t think there is any problem other than my user errors. I did expect software and module work and I was making progress here and there, but then I would make a mistake and not properly save my progress. I downloaded MDPTK? and Traction as my DAW, with Traction being another VST? This stuff can easily get over my head. I am 68 and way behind the needed curve for this much indepth stuff which is second nature to so many. Superior D3 won’t cost that much, esp. with the discount you give for having bought EZD2. Thanks a ton for helping me out this Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas,

Nick Goddin

 

EZdrummer version: 2.0.2
Operating system: Windows 10

[MintberryCrunch]

Just use a DAW and you can have EZDrummer2 very powerful with e-drums 🙂 :

(especially note remapping and dynamic setting for each of the articulations)

SoftwareDrumming-DAW-Benefit: LINK

The Software Drumming Forum - tips & tricks + discussing drum samplers

• This post was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by MintberryCrunch.

[Author]

Replies