5 Ways to connect more Pads to an E-drum Kit

[@65Drums]

This was a GREAT video!

[@cosmokramer1213]

My heart sank when you said the TD25 didnt have a percussion set... but then you said you can connect via the headphone out and mix in.. and I rejoiced. Thankyou for this extremely helpful info!

[@essjay2910]

I’m a bit late I know but great tips here. I use your no.1 tip with the Alesis Strike MultiPad together with the Roland TD4. It works much better going through an extra device than using the external triggers on the SMP.

[@drummerjfa1728]

The TD-6v does have a percussion set and midi input. It also lets you choose the percussion set midi channel so you can use a TD-3 (which only sends on channel 10) as a slave module to trigger the percussion set on the TD-6v. Great video and channel, by the way.

[@Vdrumtips1]

That's awesome. that makes the TD-6 actually a great module. Have you tried with a TD-3?

[@drummerjfa1728]

Vdrum Tips Yes, I have a TD-6v with a TD-3 as the slave module which I use as a back up to my main kit (TD-9 with a TD-4 as a slave module). I agree, the TD-6 is definitely a great module.

[@Vdrumtips1]

That's nice to know. My next question is: How good is the VH-11 with the TD-6?

[@drummerjfa1728]

Vdrum Tips I don't think the TD-6 benefits from using a VH-11. That's why my main module is a TD-9.

[@edrumsense]

Very nice and well explained video, as a TD-3 owner I never new about the percussion sets capability. I can say that the drum splitter works for the TD-3 but only in the snare input, so as you said, is a compromise, you will need to get rid of the snare rimshot

[@Vdrumtips1]

Well I know after watching your video:) The splitter is usually made for leftover zones like a tom rim IMO, but it is cool what you got out of the TD-3.

[@josephkunath4173]

Thank you

[@killersajmon]

I am converting my acoustic kit to a triggered mesh-kit with Roland module and cymbal pads. This channel has really helped me learn more about Roland, noise eater platforms, mesh heads, triggers and lots more. Awesome! If there is something I would like to see in the future is a video on connecting midi out to the audio interface, and actually record drums to a pre-recorded song. Does it work well? Is there any latency issues when playing along and recording at the same time? What other options are there? //Simon from Sweden

[@Vdrumtips1]

Thanks, that means a lot to me! It does work well and it is really simple. You just use a DAW, the song on one track and the drum software in another midi track. That's it. But I am thinking about making a detailed EZD2 Setup which covers that aswell. Latency does not have to be an issue if you have either a MAC or the ASIO Driver installed.

[@killersajmon]

Great! Thanks for all the information.

[@YUDI180291]

How to connect the extra cymbal to the TD-1 module? Does the cable snake have an extra cable?

[@vtrking5545]

Hello. I hope that you are still monitoring the comments. But here goes. I have a TD50 kit and after watching your video I bought a TD4 module, as splitter cables seem buggy. I have joined them via midi and made sure that the TD4 module is on channel 11 midi. Now I'm stuck. I can't see anything in the Td50 instructions about percussion sets. So how do get this to work? Thank you.

[@giannispan8129]

Can the Roland TD17 be connected to the Roland tm 2 with a midi out cable so I can have the sounds of the TD17 on the tm2 directly with a midi out cable?

[@giannispan8129]

Hello! I have the Roland td 17 kvx and I have already made an extension to a third crash (crash 3) covering the AUX socket on the td17. I want to make another extension to a second floor tom (Tom 4) and that's why I got the roland tm 2 which has two triggers slots. can you tell me if the tm 2 can be connected to the td17 with a midi out cable? Also sounds with the sd card can I add from td 17 to tm 2 ?

[@MikeLuke]

Fantastic video, helps me a lot. Thanks for uploading and sharing this information. And you're probably the only guy in the community being so decadent to use a TD20x as a slave module. ;)

[@65Drums]

only the best ;)

[@Vdrumtips1]

I only have this TD-20X for testing at the moment:) But I am glad to have it, so I can test it both ways:)

[@lucasrorato]

Hello! How do I setup the percussion set? I have a TD9+TD6v(slave), but I can't find a way to solve the problem of some pads with same sounds... Please help me o/

[@Melissa05121992]

Hi I have a Td4 how to add extra 1 pad for cowbell sound effect? Thanks 😊

[@3dprintingkid709]

Will this work by connecting a crimson module and strike module (crimson ----> 5 PIN MIDI -----> Alesis Strike Module) using the slave technique?

[@KitCatStudio]

This is big help! Tnx! Looking for a way to expand my tm6pro module , as most inputs are already split and used. I want to add some extra cymbals, I understand this demands stereo inputs, because cymbal pads are three zoned? Even If not I still need some more inputs, what is the most recommended device to add to this setup? And lastly, I have an Roland spd30 laying around, can I use this device via midi to create more inputs (connect cymbals or pads to it as no send midi info to the module) through tm6pro and finally to sd3 ? Tnx!!!

[@daveseemerollin6357]

If I slaved a ddti to a td9 module, would I still get velocity curves witb ddti pads? Awesome video.

[@fraserp2377]

Great video thanks, I wasn't aware of the midi pass through. Just 1 thing you can actually use a drum splitter with the TD4. You can split rim/head in the setup menu. I use one on my TD4 myself after making a cable with your excellent instruction video ;)

[@Vdrumtips1]

Can you split them? Good to know. What pad are you splitting?

[@fraserp2377]

I am splitting the snare, unfortunately the toms are single zone.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Oh, ok, yeah that is a very big compromise to loose the rim of the snare.

[@johndef5075]

I just ran an Alesis Nitro module into the mix in on my td10. Anywhere from 11 to 19 new pads...

[@MichaelReyk]

You connected the nitro module to the aux in of your td10? Actually I have low budget nux dm210. I want to know if I can comnect a nitro module into de dm210 and by this way extend my pads in a cheap way. Also would it be better to connect both modules via usb directly to pc?

[@Drummergolfer427]

But have you tested this method with a Yamaha DTX900/700 or DTXtreme, etc. etc. modules?

[@mistermaron]

Great video ! Just one question, is it possible to plug a multipad like spd sx into Mix IN port of the TD 20 module to allow more pads and sounds to the kit ?

[@francescoragazzini4323]

Thanks for this. But if I want to use just VST like Addictive Drums, and if my Master module have Midi in and out, and a slave expansion module have Midi out (like Alesis Trigger I/O), I could connect the two modules with Midi cable, connect the Midi out of my master to an external audio interface, and connect this to the PC via USB. This configuration could be OK?

[@tretaylor_]

I have a urgent question. For the 4th example where you said I can use 2 drum modules for superior drummer. Do I have connect the second module through a MIDI interface for it to work or can I use my TD25 and TM1 modules straight USB to my MacBook?

[@matthewkwong3365]

Have you guys tried to connect an extra module / trigger interface to Yamaha DTX module and Alesis module through MIDI cable like how you do that in Roland V Drum Module? Does that work? Also, can I make use of the usb port (same as the printer port) to connect an extra module?

[@nelsonmorais405]

Good morning it works. Thanks for your help , now my drumm kit it's awesome with 18 pieces regards Nelson Morais

[@Vdrumtips1]

18 piece??? :D Please send a picture, I would love to see this beast.

[@RobMonty248]

Just to be sure before i do this. Can i hook the TD17 up to the TD4 with a midi cable, then use all the TD17 sounds like this video shows which is older and does not show the TD17 at all.. Then when i use the 1/4 outputs for live recording to the board, it all will work fine (using all TD17 sounds?) I have it set up independently but the TD17 can run sampled cymbals and i have tons of nicer sounds then the TD4....So right now they are just both running with outputs to the board, would be nicer to have two board stereo slots used and not 4, etc etc... Is it this same procedure as this video shows, just with my TD17 as the module and TD4 as the slave5? And or is there a guide for this somewhere that explains it more in depth as well?? Thanks all!

[@fuzzyheadted]

I have a TD-3, can I replace drum pads with pads from other models? Also, can I switch out the drum module with one from another model? Excellent video!

[@Spagz]

Do you know if the TD27 has percussion sets?

[@rickkoole1266]

Now i have just a simple question. I have an Roland td25-kv. Is it on maybe one way possible to put another cymbal/drumpad on this drumkit?? Because i need another floortom, but im not a technicus. So is it possible on a way or not?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Well you saw all the possibilities in this video.

[@rickkoole1266]

@@Vdrumtips1 yeah, i get that, but im not english or whatever so i doesnt get anything from what you say

[@johnbagi5230]

@@Vdrumtips1 hey man that's not a very affirmative answer to this question. Looking through the comments many people are interested in adding to their td25. Your video did not provide much information on current drum modules. Have there been any updates on this? Thanks

[@yumei6968]

Thanks a great video!! I have a td-17 module.Can I add more pads by using y-cables without "crash2" or "AUX" import?

[@Vdrumtips1]

In theory yes.

[@samueldette6401]

@@Vdrumtips1 Only in theory? What about reality?

[@mikeyama7277]

wouldn't you have delay when using the ESI Midimate eX?

[@drumstudiomonchengladbach8131]

What about the TD-7 module? Any suggestions?

[@calo70]

Great video...What are possibilities or options for expanding the Roland TD 17?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Regular Y-Splitters, not drumsplitters.

[@CaptKewl]

@@Vdrumtips1 Y-Splitters. Female to 2 male? Male to 2 male? Do you have a link to a suggested Y cable/splitter? =]

[@otenis2008]

If you have two modules, both connected on separate usb, won't the VST get confused by them using the same midi notes and/or channels? Or is it smart enough to differentiate between the two? I ask because i'm interested in having two modules connected to superior drummer or a DAW running it as a plugin.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Well, you do not have to send the same Midi notes. Module 1 can send the note range 1-50 and Module 2 can send 51-127. The VST would not care where the signal is coming from. It could be confused if one driver is used for 2x the same product. But if you do this via Midi cable, you can do this with as many modules as possible. There are reversed MIDI splitters available with 3 inputs and one output.

[@MichaelReyk]

​@@Vdrumtips1 What's better? Connecting 2 modules from any brand via usb to my pc directly or use a splitted midi cable to usb to my pc like your option 5 in the video? It's the same or is there a difference?

[@babaganoush7295]

Wow great video! I have a a roland td11 and i am trying to use an alesis io trigger but the triggers for the extra pad only triggers toms and not a cymbal that i want

[@Vdrumtips1]

The TD-11 has no trigger input, so you can only use the 2 with a software.

[@babaganoush7295]

Vdrum Tips i use ezdrummer 2 for the td-11. Im hoping that the alesis io trigger will let me add on to the kit.

[@Xholeda]

How do i add sounds to the new drum pads? I’m using a td-9, and I’m planning one getting either splitters, or a trigger iO, I have my td-9 connect via midi to a gear4music module acting as a slave module in order to send in midi.

[@steveperkins8262]

Question: what is the purpose and construction of the drum riser shown at end? it looks like carpet wrapped plywood sitting on blocks of foam or phone books, lol

[@christiangoff7950]

He has a video on how he made it. It’s sylomer foam at the bottom, supposedly very good at absorbing vibrations when used properly. Planning on making one myself.

[@steveperkins8262]

@@christiangoff7950 I figured it was something like that, thank you.

[@michaelviana]

I would like to know if Cymbal OP-TD1C fits in the tube TD-11KV.

[@amandadal1965]

Great video, thank you for sharing all this info with us! Do you know if it's possible to connect a slave module to a Roland TD-27? If so what would be the best slave option? I've tried using splitters with two CY12's but for some reason the "rim" pad cannot be hit in unison with the digital snare. Very frustrating.

[@AmandaDalDrums]

I figured it out! And it works great. If anyone's interested here's a tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXqcm4SIgNmEiqM

[@Sixfootdig]

Can you split these at the trigger rather than the module? My set uses a wiring harness for most of the pads to tge midule

[@fernandoich138]

Inquiry I have a 6kv TD module has Midi in and Midi out connections it is possible to insert record Kicks, drums, tones, cimbals sounds through plugins and connect my sets from my PC. Thanks!

[@jocelynouimet6816]

Hi,, can i expanded my TD-12 with a TD-11 , i want to have more pads and cymbals...Thank you!!

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

4:36 do I know that music background you used? I need to know the name.

[@FelipeTorrents]

Can I chain a td-11 with a dm7 or dm10? both have midi in, making the td-11 slave and dm7/10 master. I couldn't find anywhere if this would work. thank you! love your videos

[@Vdrumtips1]

Not sure how the Alesis Modules work

[@JoseMTamez]

This was a great video. I just bought Superior Drummer 3 and I didn't know the best way to connect both my TD30 and SPDX to my laptop. I would have figured it out but the video saved me some time and it actually provided me another of doing it. Option one is to connect both via USB into my laptop and option two is to use my double MIDI/USB cable into my laptop, which would use only one USB port. Thanks for the video.

[@victorbastos5859]

In the video you use the TD-4 to connect to the TD-9 through the percussion set. I presume the TD-9 can also be used as a slave to another TD-9 (master). Is it right? Many thanks!

[@goncaloparreira7214]

i have a kt3 and a kt4 drum module. Can i use the kt3 to trigger midi from the kt4 (which as a way better sound) using the first way?

[@Vdrumtips1]

I have no idea. You are in the best position to try this out:) Let me know if it works.

[@goncaloparreira7214]

Vdrum Tips I will

[@kevinmeli]

Goncalo Parreira Did it work?

[@goncaloparreira7214]

Dr. Taco nah it didn't, but I'm going to try the 5th way

[@goncaloparreira7214]

Dr. Taco the 5th seams to be a pretty good way to use with this to modules

[@sergioboni]

Thanks for sharing this information. I have an TD-9. What is the cheaper option to use the percussion set function in it?

[@Vdrumtips1]

The Alesis trigger IO

[@heldertiago124]

I use the 4th way, with two Alesis Trigger IO modules and Ezdrummer 🙌

[@Vdrumtips1]

Nice! Via USB or via Midi cable?

[@radrums7362]

Great video, as always. May I ask you a question? I just bought a Roland TD-25KV, and plan to add more pads (1x11" and 1x14" triggera cymbals and 2xRoland BT-01. Planning to hook them to a Roland TM-2, output MIDI from the TD-25 to the TM-2, and connect it back to the TD-25 by aux port). I'm having a hard time finding Gibraltar hardware (or any other brand except expensive Roland stuff) to mount the additional TM-2 module. Do you have an idea on how I could mount the TM-2 to the TD-25KV rack, so it would be placed near the main module, and it would take as little space as possible in the rack? You're a very ingenious guy. I'd be interested in hearing your opinion, if you had the time. Thanks a lot!

[@Vdrumtips1]

Why would you want to connect the TD25 midi out to the TM2 if the TM 2 has triggers connected? :) A Roland Rack Clamp is ideal, as the bigger metal rack clamps take too much space away. I would recommend to check ebay for a standard plastic Roland Rack clamp.

[@radrums7362]

Thanks a lot for your answer and suggestion. "Why would you want to connect the TD25 midi out to the TM2 if the TM 2 has triggers connected?" The TD-25 module doesn't have MIDI in, only out. So, I won't be able to feed the TM-2 into the TD-25 mix. So what I need to do is to feed the TD-25 mix (MIDI out) into the TM-2 (MIDI in), and go from there. Or am I making a big mistake here?

[@brdrake765]

Hey! Awesome video! So I own a TD-17 and a TD-6. Could I connect those by using Midi? The 17 being the main brain and the 6 being the slave module?

[@Vdrumtips1]

You can connect the TD-17 as a slave to the TD-6 as master. But that wouldn't be ideal. Who wants the TD-6 sounds? :D

[@David_Camerwrongun]

I've just gone to Yamaha directly to build me a 12 piece fully customised electric kit all the bells and whistles and ran into exact this problem. I had two options - Multiple modules and I spider web of cables or get Yamaha to build me a one off custom setup as 12 drums with rim shot + 6 - 8 mute capable cymbals exceeds anything they have in the factory. Decided to go with the one off so I can expand in the future, hook up a soundboard and have as much of a realistic response as an acoustic kit. Waiting for the bill and the heart attack that will follow shortly after

[@joeldanganan]

Does the TD 27 have a percussion set?

[@bobbyjones2112]

I have a TD27 will the TD17 work as a slave?

[@annomuller3607]

does the TD 27 have the percussion set?

[@hand123]

Hello. Where did you get the drum riser that your kit is sitting on? Thanks.

[@dwehr8458]

question so if I use the Y splitter for my bass drum pads ...I I will get the same sound on both pads ... which is ideal ( for bass drum sound) using only one port correct

[@jackiedivine]

Great video! I can recommend the TD9 with a TD4 extension via midi. Always worked flawlessly for me. It's a shame Roland hasn't built a midi-in port into the TD25...

[@Vdrumtips1]

You are totally right! I was so disappointed about Roland not implementing this feature into the TD-25.

[@Wessel_Moonen]

Maybe the td25 can receive midi in via usb ?

[@brad_neal]

I know. I just purchased a TD-25kv kit, only to learn that I am not able to split the channels. Guess I'll be selling that module and looking for something else. :-(

[@victorbastos5859]

Great video. If I decide to use a slave module with my TD9 to use the percussion set, will I still be able to map the extra pads to a VST (EZ or AD for instance? Thanks a lot for your help.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Victor Bastos Thanks! Yes you will, you can use the full chain with EZD2, as mentioned in the video. The TD-9 routes the additional Midi notes trough.

[@glebnovikov9858]

Very helpful video, thanks! I see that TD-9 beats TD-11 functionally.But what to you think about TD-9 compared to TD-11 sound-wise? Which module produces more realistic and rich drum sounds?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Gleb Novikov The sounds of TD-11 and 9 are almost identical. The TD-11 has this “Realistic trigger function” but there is not really a difference. I would always fo for the TD-9. It is a much better deal.

[@glebnovikov9858]

Thank you! Is it true that both modules have two extra inputs and you can add two fully functional extra pads or cymbals without need to use second module or splitters? So the 5 ways described in the video are needed only if you want to connect more than two extra pads?

[@smitty78787878]

Thanks for this video and info. So, I have a TD9 V2. Which module would be my best bet for using in conjunction with it? I use Addictive Drums VST exclusively and never use the onboard sounds. I'd like to add about three more pads and three or four more cymbals. Should I just look for a used TD-20 and slave them together? Thanks again.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Well you can add a TMC-6 or an Alesis Trigger IO. This will be cheaper than a TD-20.

[@smitty78787878]

True. I'd like to upgrade the main module a bit though and have access to positional sensing. The TD9 is a good module but I feel like it's a little dated. For instance, I don't get any response from MIDI values lower than 6 so very quiet playing simply doesn't trigger at all. This isn't an issue using the internal sounds but it IS an issue when triggering addictive drums. I've never been able to figure out why this happens. I hopeful that a more modern, robust module will help to iron out some of these little inconsistencies. A TD20 IS expensive. Perhaps a TD12 would be more cost effective.

[@anthonyb924]

Great video as usual. I have a TD15 & already have EZD2. Using option 5 would you recommend another TD15 module? Will I be able to use the newly expanded kit without running through EZD2 (I usually don't hook up EZD2 when I use the kit to practice) Thanks

[@Vdrumtips1]

anthony b just do method 3 and 5 at the same time, so you can use them for practice withouth pc.

[@anthonyb924]

Vdrum Tips is the cable just a standard USB / MIDI IN OUT cable or slightly different? Could you run 2 x TD15 into mixer for practice then mixer to PC for EZD2? Sorry I'm still learning and don't want to buy useless equipment and get stuck with it. Maybe I should just save for a TD30 or MIMIC haha

[@Vdrumtips1]

No, you would connect them directly to the pc for ezdrummer. Audio cables do not transfer midi signals.

[@anthonyb924]

Vdrum Tips is the midi cable just a standard cable same as the one Roland used to manufacture?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Midi Cable has a Midi connector on each side, the Roland cable is a Midi-USB adapter

[@edfx]

Looks like TD-50 did not include percussion sets feature. Last module that has percussion sets is TD-30.

[@joanchilet2954]

How can I check if my td-27 has a percussion set?

[@junglekreepergardens2012]

I only have one question. Ezdrummer only has so many drum etc on its kits. Wouldn't you max it out and run put of pieces? How are you getting more?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Josh Keeton You simply buy EZX ad ons.

[@junglekreepergardens2012]

@@Vdrumtips1 yes I have progressive kit. One of biggest as far as cymbals. I guess if I need even more percussion etc I would need superior drums

[@alexandregoestohollywood144]

My friend, I'm from Brazil, could you send me the link or guide me on how to expand more Pads on the Roland TD25 module. Thank you.

[@jmawdz8299]

So if I had SD3 for instance, could I use a Tm2 to trigger the bassdrum & a TD9 for the rest of the kit?

[@Vdrumtips1]

yes

[@matthhinton5893]

Hi, I am struggling to get a good result with a splitter cable on the Roland TD50k; for the head I'm using a CY20 and for the rim I'm using the BT1 trigger. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Splitter cables are always a compromise and not easy to adjust if you do not fully uderstand the parameters. I would suggest to expand your drumset with a slave module. A splitter cable with a TD-50 is like a race car with cartwheels.

[@emeraudex599]

I own a Roland TD-3, I'd like to try to use percussion sets with it to expand the kit - would it work if I used the TD-3 as the master and the Alesis Trigger IO as the slave?

[@squall6789]

I was wondering the same thing. He said the TD3 cant output to the right midi channel to be the slave unit, but doesnt mention if it can be the master module. Did you end up finding a solution?

[@KenjoMendez]

Do these steps apply to Yanaha DTX Drums as well?

[@marksanders5279]

I have a TD-20X that I love and an opportunity to pick up a TD-6v cheap. Is it possible to MIDI the 6 into the 20 for more trigger inputs and use the 20 sounds?Thanks

[@Vdrumtips1]

If the TD-6 can be set to MIDI channel 11, yes. Check the user manual by googling it before you buy.

[@marksanders5279]

Thanks... :)

[@miguelrodriguez-pineroriva6713]

I have a behringer xd8usb, how can I add pads and cymbals to it?

[@rodrigohg.9292]

What about the new td 17 module, works with this methods?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Rodrigo HG. It works with the MIDI made and with connecting something into the audio in.

[@CaptKewl]

@@Vdrumtips1 Just got the TD-17 and will have to experiment with it to get the extra pads to work along with SD 3.

[@Mustis91]

Hi! Thanks for the great video! I will get a yamaha dtx 700k from ebay next week . Is it possible to use the first method with that module? I'd get an alesis trigger io or something for it.

[@Vdrumtips1]

Alex Karl Not sure, I have never used such a module that intense. Check the user manual.

[@yungtwiz]

Do you know if solution 5 would work with an alesis DM8?

[@apoesk21]

Nice video! Does the first solution with a slave module work with Toontrack software? All the best

[@apoesk21]

OMG.. watch the video before commenting.... :D :D :D

[@Vdrumtips1]

Yes, it was mentioned:)

[@williamalejandrotalaverape9213]

Can i connect an alesis dm6 with a yamaha dd75?

[@maziu27]

Does the alesis nitro work with trigger io or ddrum ddti

[@Gabby4637]

Can My Roland TD11 Can Add two Pads one is Cy-12 as China another pad T3 Floor tom

[@Vdrumtips1]

Yes, with a drumsplitter.

[@rickmanondrumsandbass9292]

hi.. hope you could help me. does the td17 module works to be a master then td4 is the slave? ive been having trouble expanding my td17 kit, bought a regular y splitter and it seems ok but I tried to assign the rim signal into a different sounds but unfortanetly the head sounds comes along with it..

[@Vdrumtips1]

Rick Manlunas Non of them can be master or slave. Also, you might go to drum splitter.com and check there.

[@drumilo8814]

I have a td11 module and an alesis dm5 module. Would I be able to plug them both directly into my pc so I can trigger superior drummer and add more drum pads? or am I better off getting a second roland cheaper module like a td6 or something

[@Vdrumtips1]

Depends if the PC and the module drivers allow that. Just try it out.

[@drumilo8814]

Vdrum Tips I don't have a midi to usb adapter that's why I wanted to make sure first. Thanks for replying

[@Rottingcorpseful]

hey brother i have Ringway TD-90 II Can Add two Pads ? PLZ HELP I NEED THIS TOLD ME HOW ?

[@jurgenkrall4439]

Hy hello great video....i have an roland td8....can i use as the second an alesisdm10???? Thanks for the help and sorry for my english....

[@Vdrumtips1]

Yes you can. The TD-8 has a percussion set. Deutsch geht auch:) Wenn du mehr Fragen hast, gerne eine Email an [e-mail] schreiben.

[@MH1110DE]

Well, acctually you can use drum splitters very well with other Brands aswell.

[@oriellevi5346]

I tried to connect my tmc 6 through a midi cable to my td 9 midi in then midi out from td 9 to my scarllet interface midi in then usb cable from interface to my mac. for some reason superior drummer 2 doesnt show any signals of my cy 8 connected to my tmc 6... when i only use my td 9 it works ( i did exacly like your other video that explanes about the tmc 6).

[@Vdrumtips1]

There are many things that can be wrong in the settings. Check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarIo5SYn6-Fj5o

[@oriellevi5346]

Vdrum Tips yes I found it... midi thru in the td 9 haha

[@Lateralusaint.]

i just got a roland td k1 and i have 3 old simmons pads and an yamaha tmx module any ideas? well i could conect separatlly bt than i dont have same sound on fones)

[@Lateralusaint.]

ok i think i get it 2 modules conected to pc and to ez drumer?

[@alensiljak]

#3, technically you **can** connect two different, but very similar modules, i.e. TD-11 & TD-4 are very good complementary modules. I'm currently using that option now it works great because the sounds are pretty much identical between these series.

[@alensiljak]

@Backwards Rabbit I connect the modules via simple audio cables but some modules can also be connected via MIDI, triggering the instruments in the other module. Good luck!

[@alensiljak]

@Backwards Rabbit and, with a decent mixer, any number of modules can be combined together 😃

[@narayanacooper8571]

Too Roland specific. What about interconnecting an Alesis DM5 Pro Module to an Alesis Crimson II SE Module via their 5-Pin MIDI Out & In/Thru Ports, then connecting the C II SE to an Audio Interface via 5-Pin MIDI Cable, then the Interface to PC via USB? I am going to try this method, myself, as my Steinberg UR44 Interface doesn't have a USB MIDI Input, Only 5-Pin MIDI In & Out/Thru, so... 😘

[@MrDante28]

Can i have 3 modules connected together? Or 2 is the limit?

[@Vdrumtips1]

You can use as many modules as you want. But to be honest, I would rather get 2 big modules than 3 small ones. The more gear, the more failure potential.

[@MrDante28]

Thank you! :)

[@Benni.J]

I don't use the rim Triggers, so i splitted the kabel on 10" and 12" Toms and use the rimtrigger on cymbals like Splash or china, where i don't need 2 zones. And NO. The splitting ist not a Roland feature. U need a cable without 100 Ohm resistance and i will work on Millenium MPS 750,850,1000, Fame Modules, ATV, 2Box etc. Only Roland need that 100k Ohm Resistance.

[@TheKankesh]

Hello v drummer I need your help I have three module of Alesis nitro, forge, and dm10 which is the easiest and better way to combine all three modules. Thanks

[@Vdrumtips1]

TheKankesh Which of them do have a USB?

[@TheKankesh]

Vdrum Tips all modules alesis nitro, alesis forge and alesis dm10 have USB ports So please tell me the way I can combine all three modules

[@TheKankesh]

Please help which will be the best way to hook up all three modules. In each and every module their will be some attachment.like in nitro I would like too place kick pad, snare and Tom's on Forge module, and prox hihat on dm10 like this I am trying to combine so that's why I want to combine all three modules of Alesis having USB in each module help me which will be the better and easy solution. Thankyou

[@TheKankesh]

Hello v drummer all three Alesis nitro, alesis forge and alesis dm10has USB. SO PLEASE tell me which is better and easy way to combine all the three drum module. Thankyou

[@Vdrumtips1]

I think you can use EZdrummer and run them all at the same time via usb. But honestly, 3 modules is a lot for the software to cope with. Would 2 be not enough?

[@nelsonmorais405]

Good morning regards for the vídeo I try de 4 choice several kits to superior drummer, But for instance when I Learn the tom 1 for one sound the tom 1 of other kit assumes the same sound. Can anyone help me with this please. Thanks in advance . Regards

[@Vdrumtips1]

Hi, you need to change the Midi output note of one module to another number. For example. Both modules send midi note 36. One needs to be assigned to another midi note.

[@nelsonmorais405]

Vdrum Tips ok thanks for rapid response. You exactly right it apearas the same number midi note . But whow Can you change the number of midi note in superior drummer? Sorry for my ignorance But I spend more than a week to try make that you told me. Maybe its one very simple thing But I cant found the process to change the number of midi note. Sorry again for my ignorance. Thanks again for your help . Best regards From Portugal

[@nelsonmorais405]

Whow ok change in module not in software. I understand now. I Will try tomorrow . Thanks again for your help once more. My focus was only in software superior drummer to change and not in the module kit. Best regards from Portugal

[@St_Mindless]

Can't you just connect 2 of the same module?

[@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

drum splitters work with my DTX502 - I have 11 pads

[@Vdrumtips1]

Cool! Nice to hear that. I have not tested it, so I would not recommend it. But if you say that they work.... Are we talking about the splitter cables with a resistor inside?

[@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

they are standard audio splitter cables stereo to 2 mono. no electronics inside. no issues with simultaneous pad hits :) and I miscounted (silly me) I have 12 inputs

[@landonp629]

@@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums Can confirm a standard Y splitter (non-resister) works on Alesis Strike and DM10 MK2 Pro modules as well, including the Alesis IO. Also confirmed it works on the eDrumIn midi interface.

[@Th3MrLoquendero]

¿How do I connect 2 hi-hat on my td-11? the Cy-5 and Cy-11 for example

[@Rvolks]

plug the second one in the crash 2 but use the td 11 to change it to sound how you want it

[@jamesfranklin8269]

Hey you know I think that the TD k70 should be a bigger version of the TD 50 and I think that the TD 70 should carry all the sounds that Roland has ever made from the first td1 on up to the the new TD k70 🤔

[@Vdrumtips1]

James Franklin We do not even know if it is the TD-70 that is next. Maybe it is the TD-60:)

[@TheNorwegianGhoul]

would it be possible to connect the td8 to td9 and then the td9 to a audio interface?

[@Vdrumtips1]

Yes, you can do it both ways. I would use the TD-9 as the master because of the VH-11 compatibility and the sounds. And as mentioned in the video, you can connect the chained modules to an interface.

[@TheNorwegianGhoul]

will all the inputs on the slave work? im thinking to get a td8 or alesis i/o ,ddrum ect.

[@Vdrumtips1]

most of them. The hihat control not.

[@TheNorwegianGhoul]

Looks like i will go for a td4 connected to a td9

[@Vdrumtips1]

TheNorwegianGhoul Well, not the best idea. The TD-4 has a cable snake. I would rather get something with jack plugs. The Alesis Trigger IO is actually great for this purpose:)

[@nirniro1]

Wow thank you for that video It’s amazing

[@jasonross1982]

cool im runnning 2 mods together ie 2 kits one headphone out into the aux into the other it works great a roland td-4 into a nitro mesh kit i love it rhink ill add one more nitro kit to it haha simply cuz the kit is so cheap i use the nitro for the kick and snair sounds also the toms i use the roland for the hats n a xtra kick also i use both kits cymbals but the rolands ride

[@landonp629]

Why do you say not to use drum splitters with other modules? Most modules support the use of splitters, including Alesis and ATV modules. As far as I know, most non-Roland modules use standard Y-splitters and not those with resisters.

[@mchaelfoley]

i don't beleive the TD-50 allows you to trigger any additional sounds besides the main kits/triggers. there is no percussion set feature that I can find on the TD-50.