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monospaceI haven’t found a way to do that. What I’m currently doing is use the metronome on my module, by routing the headphone signal to a small mixer that combines it with the SD3 output from my computer. Added benefit is that I can change tempo/time signature quickly on the module, and use the built-in “rhythm coach” functionality.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceAdmittedly I haven’t tried this, but seeing that you’re on macOS, you could try creating aliases to your favorite MIDI files in a dedicated folder, rather than moving them. You might also be able to use the macOS Finder color labels to keep track of your favorites. The latter method of course would not show up inside of SD3.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceThis video might be helpful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rx9gjkc-Ek
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
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Thanked by: Larry HallmonospaceYou could try spacing the hits farther apart. In my opinion, programmed flams sound more realistic that way, plus you eliminate the phasing/sounds-canceling-eachother-out effect that you describe.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceThe Product Manager downloads the installers to your startup disk, but when you run the installer, you can choose where to put the libraries. (And then delete the installers afterwards.) That’s how I did it.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceWhy don’t you connect your monitors (and your headphones) directly to your computer? Routing the audio output through the TD-17 and then to your monitors is probably what’s causing the lag; it’s not an audio interface after all.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceAlso I was wondering if there is any way to make property box changes so only certain velocity levels in articulations are affected.
In Midi in/Edrums setting you can just edit the velocity curve for the currently selected articulation, but the property box on the Drum tab seems to affect the entire selected instrument. I agree that it would be great if this was more consistent.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceSo absolutely no Logic effects, got it. Did you save your settings as a drumkit preset and compare them side by side that way? Midi In/Edrum preset is also the same in both?
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceThis may sound obvious, but Logic’s effects and sends are different from the ones found inside the SD3 mixer. I’m assuming you’re only using the SD3 effects in both scenarios?
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceMacOS treats a designated “Time Machine” backup disk differently than other external disks. I think in theory it might be possible to use it simultaneously as storage for other types of files, but you’re probably better off using separate external disks for storage vs backups.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceYou can find the global settings under Settings: Midi/Edrums. First click “Use Preset” (any existing preset will do), then for each drum/articulation, make your adjustments to mapping, velocity, and hi-hat, and when you’re done, be sure to use “Save As” to save your changes as your own preset. Then create a drumkit with your new preset active, and save the Whole Thing as a default (under the File menu), so every time you start SD your preferred kit and midi preset will load.
You should only use the Drum page velocity setting to adjust articulations on a kit-by-kit basis.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
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Thanked by: marclarcher and aidanmmonospaceI’ve tried different USB cables with no difference. I’ve also used different midi cables; I’ve used an M-Audio Midiman interface before, and I’m using a Tascam US16x08 now. I think I can fairly say it’s not the midi connection.
Core Audio buffer size is usually 128 (depending on what else I’m running in Logic), sometimes higher, sometimes lower. In standalone I can get away with lower values. The problem isn’t latency though, I know what that sounds like and how to adjust for it. What I’m experiencing is a “stutter” on occasional fast runs (mostly hi-hat, sometimes snare). It really is fine 99.9% of the time, but it does still happen from time to time, and has for years (in both SD2 and SD3).
And sitting at home in self-quarantine has given me ample time to look into what might be causing this, so here I am asking questions. 😛
Thanks for your insights and suggestions.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceAs I said, providing some specs on your computer and your chain might provide some insight.
What sort of specs would be helpful in this regard?
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceBelieve me when I say I have tried everything possible to isolate the problem. Disconnected all devices except the external SSD and MIDI, ran SD in my DAW (Logic Pro) and standalone/Solo, disconnected the network, messed around with buffer settings, ran the computer in Safe Mode, etc. I agree with your observation that it could be a bottleneck in Core Audio somehow, however, this is an issue with very specific SD instruments, mostly the hi-hat and the snare. It is also not constant (so it’s not latency although it sounds like it), and as far as I can tell, it does not show up when I record a MIDI track even though it’s audible when I play it.
That’s why I’m wondering if faulty cabling could be the culprit. Unfortunately I have no way to swap out individual cables to test this, because of the damn harness. What makes me reluctant to purchase a new harness is not the cost, but the fact that the problem doesn’t seem to happen with the built-in TD-9 sounds.
Thanks for weighing in!
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
monospaceThanks. It most definitely is a problem with latency. But it also happens to me with the smallest of SD kits, where latency really shouldn’t be an issue.
I’m just curious if anyone has an informed opinion about how cabling can, or cannot, affect performance.
E-drummer. eDrumIn trigger interface with various Roland trigger pads. MacBook Pro (mid-2015); MacOS High Sierra; Logic Pro X 10.4.8. Superior Drummer user since 2009.
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