[Ruud Olsson]

I am using a Roland V71 as my module with SD3 (and EZD3) and the Digital Snare. I have noticed that when I load certain V71 kits (with local off in the module, so the V71 sounds themselves do not play) the response to my playing in SD3 is distorted. For instance the 2 brushes kits in the V71 give very bad snare results in SD3 and EZD3.

So what I did: I created a new kit (in my case it is at number 200) with neutral settings. I called it “SuperiorDrum”. So every time I use SD3 or EZD3 I select this kit.

Hope this helps you.

Operating system: macOS Sequoia (15)

[Ruud Olsson]

My advice would be the Roland TD-17 kit. There are several options, varying in price.

Reply To: Best “cheap” electronic drums version: 3.3.7
Operating system: OS X Yosemite (10.10)

[Ruud Olsson]

Connect the source of your streamed music (for instance an iPad or iPhone) via a cable to the Mix In of your TD10. Then use the Mix In knob on top of the module to adjust the sound level. This should do the trick.

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[Ruud Olsson]

What “Roland Drums” do you use?

[Ruud Olsson]

You could use a HiHat drop clutch; this obviously is a hardware solution.

Reply To: How to force HH to closed or tight? version: 3.3.5
Operating system: macOS Sierra (10.12)

[Ruud Olsson]

Just use an audio interface.

This way the processing power is done by the interface, not the computer. And the latency gets lower.

I have a brand new and very fast PC, but only can achieve really low latencies (0.4 ms) using the interface.

In my case it is a MOTU M4. With it’s dedicated driver installed.

Reply To: EZD3 Please!! version: 3.0.4
Operating system: Windows 11

[Ruud Olsson]

Did you set your TD-17 USB-mode to “Vendor”? Setup > USB. If “Generic” is selected, it will not work. Turn the dial to select “Vendor”. Then restart the module. It should work now.

Reply To: Audio/MIDI Setup not in settings. Where do I find it? version: 3.3.2
Operating system: macOS Big Sur (11)

[Ruud Olsson]

Did you update the Product Manager before using it?

Operating system: macOS Monterey (12)

[Ruud Olsson]

The EZD3 core library downloader is not on the top of the Product Manager page; it can be found by scrolling down on that page. In my case it was amongst the EZXs I already owned, in alphabetical order.

[Ruud Olsson]

Hi Jordan,

In my opinion you should change the MIDI settings of the outgoing MIDI notes from your Alesis Surge Module.

See: https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/getting-started-with-the-alesis-surge/
“Pad settings
The Pad settings allow you to change the pad’s sample, volume, panning, and pitch. You can also change the MIDI note number if you’re using the Surge along with an external synth or virtual instrument.

1. Hit the pad whose settings you want to adjust. Alternatively, press the pad’s button located on the module.
2. Press the Voice button, then press the Page/Select button until you get to the setting you wish to change. Once selected, use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the setting as necessary.”

So, change the outgoing note numbers on your pads so all pads have a DIFFERENT value.

That way, SD3 can distinguish between your different pads. Obviously, when several pads have the same MIDI out number, it can’t.

Then you can use the MIDI learn feature in SD3 to get the right Crashes, Toms, etc. to sound.

Once that is to your liking, save the current setup. I also save a setting that I like as a project, so I can load it later.

This should help. Please let me know if it doesn’t.

Reply To: All incoming MIDI incorrect, cannot “learn”…nothing. version: 3.2.4
Operating system: macOS Catalina (10.15)

[Ruud Olsson]

What do you want to achieve with SD3? Are you using it with an electronic drum set? Or are you using it in another way, e.g. with computer recording software (DAW)? Please be more specific of what you want and why you can not get what you want. Am willing to help, but need more info.

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