How To Record The Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit On Your Computer

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[@ScottKlajicPHD]

Literally the first person who explained how to record the Alesis drums after a billion websites and youtube videos. Bottom line is I need to buy an interface.

[@demonicsweaters]

Yeah, unless you want to just record MIDI.

[@drumgeek97]

@@demonicsweatersHonestly, this is what I am trying to do. Could you please explain how to do this? I am directly lined in via the USB and the laptop recognizes it as MIDI. I just can't get whatever software I use to recognize it.

[@jackanderson6100]

@@demonicsweatersso you buy the R/L(mono) cables, connect it to the drum module, connect that to an audio interface, then connect the interface to the computer?

[@demonicsweaters]

@@drumgeek97Go into your DAW's setting and make sure you have the Nitro enabled as a MIDI device.

[@demonicsweaters]

@@jackanderson6100yep!

[@codycigar6542]

No joke the way you make these videos really help so much. You explain everything very clearly thank you so much, man!

[@demonicsweaters]

Thank you, I'm glad it helps!

[@EnriquePage91]

I bought a bluetooth midi adapter for 39 bucks and now I literally only use this with my iOS drum sound modules (got tons of great drum sounds over there). what a beast! No cable at all required to hook up into my iphone or ipad, quite a blessing really. PS: Thanks for your reviews, you were the one who ultimately convinced me to get this :). Haven't drummed seriously in like 10 years so I am super excited to come back to it and especially now that I won-t have to limit myself to not annoy my neighbors lol

[@demonicsweaters]

That's really cool! What's the name of the adapter?

[@EnriquePage91]

@@demonicsweaters Wireless BM-A01 Bluetooth MIDI... www.amazon.com/dp/B085DQYW8B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Seems like it’s out of stock right now but I’ve bought 3 of these over the years for my studio (midi piano drums and foot pedal). They are wonderful and far less expensive than Yamaha’s! I love them! I have seen how you tweaked your sounds and they do sound infinitely better than stock sounds but I was always more interested in using my own so having an efficient midi setup was a must for me. This is perfectly fine! My drums sit on the other side of the room from my iPad generally (next to my computer), and I never need to reorganize a single thing just to record, I can always do it “at a distance”, or grab the iPad and take it with me but not have to worry about any cables or adapters. It’s pretty smooth!

[@demonicsweaters]

@@EnriquePage91 very cool, thanks for the tips!

[@stxtic_9909]

Are you stalking me, I was literally just looking up how to record like less than a minute ago. 😂

[@colonel_koopa]

Dude, this is exaclty what i've been looking for! i needed to record drums for my drumming sreams, and i just couldnt fint a way without installing a whole lot of drivers! you've earen yourself a subscriber, my man!

[@warrenschwartz5653]

Great tutorial. I'm thinking about getting this kit - and you answered my q perfectly as to how to connect to my computer. I have a very basic presonus audio box and this will work fine. Also appreciate you walking us through your recording process. I like to do drums last too for the same reasons you stated. Thank you.

[@jamesonrodriguez9821]

Dude just borrowed a PreSonus Audiobox from a firiend, works a charm for me! Using this kit + Logic Pro & Superior Drummer 3

[@GRAVESMUSIC219]

Mine is recording super glitchy, similar to when you peg the meter, I turned all my input levels down and it still happens

[@versusforward]

Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for inspiring me to buy the Nitro Mesh, having a blast using it with my iPad in GBand and recording weirdo 70's cop funk soundtracks to the movies in my head. Great channel, great tutorials and awesome music! Cheers :)

[@demonicsweaters]

That's awesome man, glad you're enjoying it!

[@davidreidy5750]

I didn't use my Daw to record the Nitro max,went Dawless with a Tascam DP-03 8track.Was surprised how well it sounds in the mix.🗽📼

[@blinddog1212]

Thank you for addressing the audio interface use case -- exactly what I needed! Very helpful video.

[@beautifulpollution]

Love that advice on the drums! Bouncing the rest and recording the drum peice then bringing back to the original...

[@slappymcslapster8845]

JUSTIN! Love your videos and you are the reason why I ordered a Nitro Mesh kit that will be arriving tomorrow. You may have already done a video on this but would love to see settings you recommend for 80s rock sound. Specifically Def Leppard...but also White Snake, Journey, etc! Thank you and rock on!

[@demonicsweaters]

oh man, Def Leopard drum sound would be cool, let me think about that and see if it can be done.

[@slappymcslapster8845]

@@demonicsweaters that would be awesome! I was thinking in the Pyromania/Hysteria phase would be incredible!

[@demonicsweaters]

Rendering this video now, will be the next upload!

[@Tristyn.Payton]

Thanks for showing your songwriting/ recording process!

[@knreal]

I don’t have an interface and I found a free sound driver. ASIO4all was a free download and I was able to track my nitro mesh kit with GetGood drums software with audacity. The latency is honestly just a smidge off but pretty easy to play with. The problem I’m having is being able to playback with audacity. Still working out the bugs. Your channel is super helpful.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

USB Interfaces are pretty inexpensive now - I use a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, and it costs $160, hooks up very easily to a computer once you download the drivers.

[@knreal]

Dave Lanciani I ended up getting the same exact interface!! And yes it works pretty well!!

[@tavo8543]

Thanks again 4 your info, the audio interface "behringer UM2" works too, right?

[@demonicsweaters]

yep, that would work great

[@JoshuaWCU]

Your 1990s water cup is the real hero! Thanks for the info! I have the Nitro Mesh and the Strike Pro SE. I assume this all would translate the same?

[@demonicsweaters]

Haha, I've had that cup for years now. Sadly it's starting to disintegrate. I somehow need to find a replacement. Yeah recording most electronic drums are pretty similar. The Strike Pro may have more outputs though to give you more channels, but I'm not sure.

[@damienwalsh5610]

Hi, Im still learning my pro tools and thought to record drums first, but seeing your process makes sense, thanks alot.

[@jetbenito5523]

I FREAKING LOVE YOUUUU

[@ryansartoski5537]

i appreciate all you have done. i don't subscribe to many channels, but you do a great job and have helped me out.

[@demonicsweaters]

glad to help!

[@NapoleonBonaparteMAGA]

Thank you just got mine for black Friday

[@drumgeek97]

Can you please display how you ACTUALLY track the drums? Seeing where and how to setup the interface with the drums would be sweet.

[@demonicsweaters]

Isn't that what I do in this video?

[@drumgeek97]

I was looking for more of a step-by-step. I have the same kit as you do so I was hoping for something a little more detailed

[@bodhidavidson9456]

Do you need 2 inputs for the drum kit, or will one be okay? Alternatively could I put the 2 mono jacks into a splitter before connecting it to my audio interface, that way I can use all 4 slots on my interface for different instruments?

[@demonicsweaters]

I'm not sure why you would split the two output jacks. You'd then end up with 4 jacks if I am understanding you correctly. One of the outputs on the Nitro/Surge is mono, I forget which one, but it says if you just look at the outputs, one will say mono. Just use that one and you're golden.

[@The_JustJoshing]

How would you export the recordings that you can make on the actual kit to a computer?

[@Doognukem]

Thanks for this. Also you saying link in the sidebar shows how OG you are lolol

[@demonicsweaters]

lol, true

[@francescobassi3244]

Thanks for the video Demonic, only one question, you connect the audio interface to the computer with a simple USB cable or not??

[@righteousrat]

Demonic Sweaters comes through again. All the videos I've found show how to set it up as an external device via USB through a DAW but it requires plug ins that I dont want to buy or stock plug ins that came with my DAW that arent any good. Thanks!

[@Sparkovi4]

Hey man ! Cheers from Brooklyn ! I have the same kit and also using ableton live 9 but recording thru two 1/4 inch cables giving me too much latency , DID YOU HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ? THANKS KEEP ON ROCKING !

[@demonicsweaters]

Don't monitor though Ableton, use your interface's direct monitoring feature. Also, you should never use software monitoring in Ableton in general with audio, because it can't compensate for latency if you do. It's kinda strange that way. If you're using MIDI you can monitor with Ableton, but you'll have to set your buffer to at least 128 or lower to have usable results. The faster your processor the lower you can set your buffer.

[@drummerboy1968]

Hi Justin. I bought a Nitro Mesh kit after watching your great videos and took your advice about setting up the ride cymbal by swapping the snare pad for one of the tom pads and using the rim...excellent advice...Thankyou...! I wondered whether you could answer this question though...can you increase the volume on the metronome click...mines very quiet and I really can't figure out how to increase it...? Thanks again for your great videos...!

[@demonicsweaters]

Glad to help :)

[@MarioSalazar07]

This was really helpful. Thank you so much.

[@moolaboola1]

So you think recording the nitro as midi just isn't worth it? What are the drawbacks? Does it not catch all of the notes and accents?

[@demonicsweaters]

No, I didn't mean to give that impression. If you want to record MIDI, it will do a great job!

[@myawilding6186]

How do you listen to like a drumless track and also hear what your drumming in you headphones or in-ears

[@demonicsweaters]

the best way is by using an audio interface with direct monitoring like amzn.to/3EbheTb

[@trentmagik]

I just went out of the headphone jack in the mesh kit into the instrument I put on my Scarlett solo, and I was recording drums in abelton lite. Is that a sufficient way?

[@demonicsweaters]

That will work, but it's better to use the LR outputs on the back. You'll get a stereo sound with less noise.

[@strintzaki7193]

If I use the L mono does that mean that I need just on 6.5 cable to run from the module to one of the inputs on the audio interface?

[@demonicsweaters]

Yep, just one. If you only have one cable plugged into the mono output, the nitro automatically converts the signal to mono

[@bethoscope281]

I'm still looking for a simple explanation on how to record my kit directly into GarageBand...no audio interface, just the drums plugged directly into the laptop. Can anyone help?

[@ourfragrancejourney3911]

Headphone warning at 0:00

[@heraldlandom1807]

Wow so useful...

[@davidmoreno1397]

Hello DS, nice and super informative video. Got a question if I may, I would like to record and use a VST programs like EZ Drums with the Alesis Nitro and have zero or close to zero latency (I tried plugin Alesis to PC using ASIO sound driver but I still have a latency of 6.2ms). Do you think this is something achievable with an audio interfase? I am between Behringer UMC202HD Interfase ($110 USD) and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) ($160USD), does both of them could do the job or should I pick one over the other? thanks man!

[@demonicsweaters]

with my experience the Latency is more related to CPU than anything else. The faster the CPU you have the lower you can make your buffer, therefor lower latency. USB audio interfaces are also better to use just in general. Both Behringer and Focusrite make good interfaces.

[@cherylireland1833]

It would also be fine to use a dual 1/4" to a single 1/4" TRS also, yeah?

[@danhill3302]

There's gotta be a way to go direct to computer, I don't want to have to buy a interface. I can go straight to PC with my guitar amp, how can I do that with the drums? I am okay with buying an adapter.

[@demonicsweaters]

It's too vague of a question. Not all computers have the same kind of audio input, and some don't have any at all (macbooks). There's so many cheap USB audio interfaces these days, I'd still just recommend going that route. Like this amzn.to/3XzCPky with this cable amzn.to/4biup4a

[@paulinekristolentino4237]

thank you for this very informative video. I am waiting for my first e-kit to arrive. I also got Behringer UMC22 audio interface (tight budget, aren't we all especially during this pandemic). Sorry for the noob question but how do I connect my L/R module output to the audio interface? Should I get a mono-strereo Y cable? and also, where should I plug it in the interface? mic/line or instrument input? thanks!

[@demonicsweaters]

use two 1/4" cables into two inputs on the interface, one for L and one for R. Use line inputs.

[@FreeRPGer]

Howdy. Some of the info in your videos has been most helpful. :-) Many thanks! But I have one question. My guitarists and bass player record songs (without drums) onto MP3's, so I can put only the guitars/bass on my MP3 player. That way I can play on my Nitro Mesh to the songs (to learn arrangements at home). Is there a way to record me playing to the songs, recording both me playing *AND* the music on the MP3 player? I could find no info on this (only on how to record the drums themselves).

[@demonicsweaters]

Hi, yes you can do that. The easiest way would be using one of my drum cover kits demonicsweaters.com/2021/01/e-drum-cover-kit/

[@Titobaresani]

Hi! Thx for the video!Just a question, hope it's clear (I'm not english..). If I want to listen to a song + the drums, I enter into the drum with "aux in" in the rear with my phone. In order to record with audaciti, I "double" the phone exit of the drums. with 1 cable I go to the headphones + 1 cable I go to the pc microphone "in". But, this way, I record the drums + the song on my phone. HOpe it's clear. If I do the same thing "audio in" in the rear of the drums + audio out to my headphones) ***but*** I go to the PC using the "audio out" you are using + the behringer interface (and not the "doubled" headphone as i'm doing now) what happens? I will record only drums or also in this case I will record the drums + the song I am listengin to, too ? Thanks!

[@drummerx_reaper3302]

Great channel and content as always bro What about recording through a drum software like mt Power drumkit 2 and daw reaper? I’m really new to recording

[@demonicsweaters]

In that situation you would want to use the USB out on the module and route it to a MIDI channel in Reaper where you have the plugin assigned.

[@demonicsweaters]

I did something similar using ableton in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajYmWmwaqaqps0

[@drummerx_reaper3302]

Demonic Sweaters Lit bro Thanks Keep dem videos coming Always a pleasure to follow good content

[@alexwalker67]

@@drummerx_reaper3302 I use reaper, MT Power Drum kit and the Alesis nitro mesh. It works a treat, but you will still have to mix it. I also had to download the ASIO4ALL driver to get the kit to talk to my computer (windows 10). Once it's up and running it works perfectly well. Good Luck!

[@drummerx_reaper3302]

Alex Walker Thanks a ton for the valuable information bro I’m going to try this

[@TechGorilla1987]

This makes me happy that I have a TASCAM MIDI/USB interface. I guess I need a MIDI cable too. *checks wallet* Finds credit card.

[@demonicsweaters]

Won't need it! The Nitro has USB Midi, just plug it directly into your computer!

[@jebbylawless]

So, if you just want to use your kit as a midi controller and replace the sounds by using a library on your computer then you would use the usb direct to computer without an interface, correct? Is the interface used only if you want to keep the actual sounds from the module?

[@demonicsweaters]

Yep, that's all you'd need! Just transmitting data to midi!

[@Z_pav]

What would you recommend for someone who has this kit and just wants to play along to songs and doesn't have any recording equipment, software, or desire? What's the process here?

[@demonicsweaters]

iPad headphone output plugged into the aux input on the nitro module. Play a song, play along.

[@DAVIDJNUNO]

I noticed there's a recording feature built into the module, is there a way to export that to a computer? Also a HUGE THANK YOU for the actual manual for this kit, not the half assed sheet of paper they included in the box.

[@demonicsweaters]

No, there's no way to export the recording. However, you could simply play it back and plug the audio cable into the mic input on the computer and manually record it in something like audacity.

[@ashinbristol]

Another great video. I find the outlets on the Alesis gear are a bit noisy. How do you deal with these when you are recording?

[@demonicsweaters]

I never had that problem. Mine were very clean.

[@iceberg220]

I have the Alesis Nitro 8 and I replaced the pads with those of the Mesh kit (I'm cheap, but now I have a "Mesh kit" :)); I'm new to DAW recording and I've been recording the way you showed, from the L/R audio outputs into an interface; I use Logic and I wonder if there would be a way to separate the pads, kick, cymbals into individual tracks, so I could deal with each one accordingly, as to inserting effects, etc, as needed; I'm new to DAW recording, as I said so I have no idea if it's possible; I'm a multi instrumentalist musician and I prefer to record real instruments, live, instead of using virtual ones

[@demonicsweaters]

No, it's not possible with the Nitro... BUT. EZDrummer 3 will allow you to do this via midi connection and it is very worth the price. It is a plugin you can use in Logic that provides a full mixer with each drum routed separately within its own mixer. You can also route each drum to a separate channel in Logic, but the kits in EZD3 sound so damn good, there's very little reason to even do that. The mixer they give you is great and even most of the presets sound amazing.

[@demonicsweaters]

You can even record MIDI and audio L/R from the nitro at the same time and blend them together for some really cool sounding results.

[@demonicsweaters]

also, since you already have Logic, it has similar things built into it. They're just not quite as robust as EZDrummer, but some of those kits sound pretty good. Just get yourself a USB A to B cable, plug the drums into your mac, insert a MIDI track and start experimenting.

[@iceberg220]

Awesome! thank you for all the tips!@@demonicsweaters

[@plusultra7329]

Hi, would like to ask the difference between using L/mono output vs Midi output to Focusrite Solo. Also, the other end of the cable will be plugged into the TS/TRS slot and not the XLR right? Thank you.

[@demonicsweaters]

The mono output sends audio, as in the sounds you hear in the module. The MIDI output as well as the USB output sends MIDI data out, which is not audio. I suggest you read en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI to learn more. And yes, you'll use the 1/4" input on your Focusrite if you want to record the audio output of the Nitro.

[@mikesilliman7360]

This helped me figure out how to record my Alesis Nitro, which I just did for the first time tonight with a Focusrite solo (mono) and ProTools First. Thanks! Do you think it is worth it to upgrade to a pre-amp with two inputs to get the studio drums, or is mono sufficient for a beginner?

[@demonicsweaters]

Glad I could help! The Solo has two inputs, you could probably just get an adapter for the XLR channel and have stereo inputs!

[@mikesilliman7360]

@@demonicsweaters Brilliant! I had no idea you could do that. But now I see I can get an adapter for

[@SandauxBeats]

Hello. You said stereo 1/4 cables? Does this mean TRS cables or the ones I use for electric guitars? which is a TS cable. I was confused, sorry. But this video helped a lot! Thank you so muuch!!!

[@demonicsweaters]

Sorry, yes TRS are stereo cables, TS are mono.

[@maggoodrums7258]

Super informative, gracias!

[@nostalgiaproductions6317]

Would you recommend connecting the nitro mesh kit through midi cable to a scarlet audio interface? I've been told midi cable would be an excellent connection if I'm using an audio interface.

[@demonicsweaters]

Either by USB or MIDI cable will work fine, the quality will be exactly the same since it is only sending MIDI Data. The audio latency will depend on the buffer size of your Scarlet which is what will really make the difference in performance. This will vary depending on what kind of specs your system has. Try to set the buffer at 128 or lower.

[@nostalgiaproductions6317]

I went ahead and upgraded to a scarlet 4i4 for the midi plugs and i've attempted to connect midi cables and i am still having no luck. If you are available to email me so we can talk further, please contact me at [e-mail] thank you very much.

[@MasterCreattor]

How the hell do you record the drum set while you're listening to it like record the music for you control your parents instead of playing it all over again

[@demonicsweaters]

🤨?

[@surajmangat8019]

Which cables were that red and black ? Was it TRS or TS. We should be using TRS for DM10 or TS as yours??

[@demonicsweaters]

TS, basically two mono quarter inch cables for L/R

[@RUHDD4HVN]

Mixcraft Pro Studio 9 ROCKS!!!

[@alphamusic8797]

Congrats u got a new sub 🤗🤗🤗

[@robertloncto4765]

I went from the midi cable out on my Alesis Nitro Mesh and into the midi in on my audio interface. When I play it in cubase, it just sounds like a keyboard. How do I set up the drum sounds?

[@demonicsweaters]

You will need a drum plugin like EZ Drummer 2, Slate Drums or Superior Drummer. Then you load the plugin into a midi channel and connect your drum set to the track. See my EZ Drummer setup vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjRm2tmfrt3osU

[@Ayushdrums]

Great video! How to deal with double triggering of kick with this particular kit while recording midi?

[@demonicsweaters]

Not sure, I never had that issue. You could adjust the retrigger settings possibly.

[@GaryRinaldi]

Does the interface connect to my Laptop via USB cable? I also thought I could plug into my line in headphone jack on my laptop from the audio outputs but I will try an interface. Thanks for the info

[@demonicsweaters]

Yes, USB cable connection. running out from the headphones to the input on the laptop mic input probably won't work at all, and if it did, it would be very noisy. Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@aderiley6592]

Thanks for this video 🤙👍

[@richardsouceyjr5244]

And what clip/trim level settings are you using going into your audio interface and settings on your recording software with the Nitro?

[@demonicsweaters]

You set your recording level as you would any other piece of equipment. There is no standard number. You want to get as high a level as you can without clipping or going into the red.

[@richardsouceyjr5244]

@@demonicsweaters I am new to home recording. Studio One 5 and a Presonus audio interface. Out from the Nitro module stereo into the interface. I recorded some basic tracks last week and were clipping a bit. A friend went through my track and added compression and threshold to alleviate clipping. I’d like to record without having to go through all that everytime. And the louder I turn the module up on the volume control, the more prone to clipping.

[@miguelbento3474]

Thanks so much, your videos are great! Do you have any videos or tips on how to hook up to a single amp system with guitars and still get a great sound? My Alesis Nitro sounds so much better through headphones, and I only have some simple amps, nothing close to proper stage equipment. Any advice would be great, thanks!

[@demonicsweaters]

you really need to get an amp specifically made for e-drums, or a keyboard amp could work as well. Guitar and bass amps lack the frequency range to really work well with edrums.

[@miguelbento3474]

@@demonicsweaters got it, thanks

[@HotSauceStain]

Any idea how to modify the kits in GarageBand to change the hi hate pedal to a kick, to get double pedals? Thanks!

[@demonicsweaters]

change the midi note on the hi hat pedal to the same as the kick drum - tap voice until you see 'MID' then use the arrow keys to change.

[@attilabodnar5236]

I need some help. If I use only the L/mono output my ride is too quiet and i need to crank up the volume in ableton till distortion to hear the ride clearly.

[@demonicsweaters]

sounds like it's not switching to mono. Are you using a mono cable? Also make sure nothing is plugged into the modules R side, that will keep it in stereo.

[@atish6666]

Hey! Hope all's well! I recently bought an Alesis Nitro mesh kit for practice at home. Since I use plugins for drum tone, the kit tends to automatically disconnect after a few minutes of flawless functioning. Thought it could be a module issue but I got the kit replaced. But am still facing the same issue. Can’t seem to find the solution. Any help would be appreciated.

[@demonicsweaters]

check your cable and ports

[@dangitgrace5579]

How do I hear the music through my headphones? Like if I'm playing songs through spotify?

[@demonicsweaters]

Use the aux input on the module. Get an 1/8" aux cable and plug it into your phone then plug the other end into the module.

[@tylerflagg3605]

I need this for the turbo mesh kit

[@Redball205]

for the cable thats pluging the module into the audio interface, do you need a dual cord or does to solo cords work? (sorry im very new to this stuff still figuring it out.) also does the Peavey PV 6 work for this?

[@demonicsweaters]

If you use 1 cable you can use the 'mono' output and it will mix both left and right channels together into 1. But if you want a stereo recording, use two 1/4" cables, Left and Right. And yes the PV 6 should work.

[@Redball205]

​@@demonicsweaters i just realized you put the exact cord you're using in the description, im big dumb. btw do those cords work for the interface im using? i assume yes but you can never be too sure lol

[@demonicsweaters]

@@Redball205 yes, they should work.

[@Redball205]

@@demonicsweaters thx for the help a lot man. wasn't expecting a reply so soon!

[@warrenrew3221]

Hey is the Alesis Nitro Mesh kit able to record each individual drum and cymbals to their own individual track on pro tools ? Can you make a video showing how it is done step by step? Thanks

[@demonicsweaters]

no, it can't

[@Aiur]

@@demonicsweaters is there a.kit that does?

[@DrummerFromtheNorth]

Sir about roland Td-11 "quick record" option is there .. So will the drum module will work by itself n later can i extract it !!?

[@demonicsweaters]

Well you could record yourself on the module but as far as 'extracting it' I'm not sure about that. It most likely just records midi data. Though you could simply play it back on the module the record it physically on your computer.

[@DrummerFromtheNorth]

@@demonicsweaters ok sir.. thanks for helping out 🙏. Will work on it ...

[@matthewwarburton2775]

Hello, I've got a Konica camera... I'm just wondering if I can connect it to the the kit and if it will record sound?

[@demonicsweaters]

does it have a microphone input?

[@matthewwarburton2775]

@@demonicsweaters it has a DC input

[@581984discodave]

Would this work with the M Audio M Track Duo interface?

[@demonicsweaters]

Yep

[@581984discodave]

I'm gonnae buy me some drums then 😂

[@kdakan]

I don't think it is even ok to record a drum track like this, using the audio output of the drum kit. Just use the usb midi out to connect to your daw and record midi. You will have the options to play using any sounds you like, later edit and correct midi notes and quantize, and also use separate tracks for each drum and cymbal piece and mix with effects applied separately on each track. You don't even need an audio or midi interface, just connect the drum kit usb midi output directly to the usb port on your computer.

[@goonknox]

Can you add samples to each pad USB?

[@joahnabelangel4485]

Hi, will the Scarlett 2i2 work like this as well?

[@demonicsweaters]

yep

[@joahnabelangel4485]

@@demonicsweaters thanks

[@redactedxx4219]

I'm having trouble with latency. It's like a quarter off from when I hit the pad vs it making sound through my pc. Is this an interface issue or is my pc junk? I have a single input m-audio fast track.

[@demonicsweaters]

It doesn’t have hardware monitoring?

[@redactedxx4219]

@@demonicsweaters it does I just had to dig online to find the correct driver for it. It's older. The issue I have now is getting my computer to use asio. It installs but then there are no controls or options for it in my settings. Might need new hardware.

[@vozenredcuu]

Hi i have a question but for a drum cover i know you have a video that explain it but the thing is that audacity records the song that im listening and the sound of the drums how can i do to audacity doesn´t record the song but just the sound of the drum? i really appreciate your help

[@demonicsweaters]

you would need to provide me with more details as to how your setup and connected

[@vozenredcuu]

@@demonicsweaters i connected the module to my laptop with a cable like this one amzn.to/2RiZEa9 and im listening to a song on my ps4 but when i star recording in audacity it records the song that im listening and the sounds of the drum at the same time

[@1mnstrbassplyer]

What's your opinion on Garage Band verses Ableton Live Intro??

[@demonicsweaters]

Garageband is a great easy DAW, but Ableton Live , even the Intro version is a totally different kind of thing. No other DAW really works like Ableton. It's just a different (and better IMO) workflow than all other DAWs. Grageband is awesome for what it is.

[@richardsouceyjr5244]

At what sample rate are you using? There’s no info in the nitro manual stating at what sample rate the sounds are

[@demonicsweaters]

There's no reason to worry about matching sample rates to the samples in the module. Anything 44.1khz or above will sound fine. Which at this point is any computer or interface.

[@richardsouceyjr5244]

@@demonicsweaters thank you. Keep the videos coming. I’m really enjoying what can really be done with this kit

[@demonicsweaters]

@@richardsouceyjr5244 Glad to help however I can

[@bendoknobiAV]

is there a way to do this for free? idc if it takes a bit or if it is tedious.

[@demonicsweaters]

Audacity is free

[@krishcube0305]

What is MIDI? How does it work on Alexis Nitro Kit

[@demonicsweaters]

Midi is a way for electronic instruments to interface with each other. You can connect the midi output from the nitro to your computer to trigger VST plugins via midi.

[@calebp.8560]

Would I be able to plug my kit into a focustrite scarlett? Ive been looking around, and havent been getting many good answers.

[@demonicsweaters]

absolutely, a focusrite scarlet is a usb audio interface and this is exactly what it's made for!

[@calebp.8560]

@@demonicsweaters alright, thank you so much!

[@demonicsweaters]

@@calebp.8560 you're welcome :)

[@miguelvelasco2953]

@@demonicsweaters hi sir. My scarlet solo has only one instrument and one line input. Will it still be in stereo once I connect it to the line input?

[@demonicsweaters]

@@miguelvelasco2953 no it won't. Use the mono output from the module into the single input.

[@Ryan-by6fq]

ok so for recording without the audio interface can i just use one of the rocksmith real tone usb to audio jack cables and take the mono sound from the drums into my pc over usb since i have that and am not necessarily in the to go drop a good amount of $$ on an audio interface especially when i am currently saving up for this kit

[@lithiumlounge6731]

Great job I learned a lot 👍

[@slappymcslapster8845]

So I think I know the answer to this but I'm still going to ask...I have been playing my 80s drum sound on my Alesis (thanks to you!) to whitesnake, Def Leppard, etc all day today. I have been listening to the real music through my headphones and the music is getting played back through an old phone through the aux jack on the kit. So in my headphones so I can hear the real music and myself drumming to it. I hit record and much to my surprise when it was all said and done (you can see where this is going LOL) all it recorded was my drumming and not the music I was playing to. Suck!!! It seems like the technology wouldn't be that difficult to just record all of the incoming signals but I guess it is? So now unless I do the setup you're suggesting there's no way I'm going to be able to record myself while playing along to the music? (aside from the pre-made songs alesis has in the module already)

[@demonicsweaters]

You can't record audio directly into the Nitro module. You would need to use an audio recorder or your computer plugged into the line outputs from the nitro module.

[@Womfat]

Is each song on the driving series gunna be named after a car model?

[@demonicsweaters]

Yep. How did you guess?

[@Womfat]

@@demonicsweaters Not sure, just thought I'd ask. It's a really fun idea!

[@TechGorilla1987]

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[@demonicsweaters]

You and I use it for different reasons, haha. It works, that's why I like it. I've got nothing against feeling frilly kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZCWeqCifJWbo7s

[@TechGorilla1987]

@@demonicsweaters LOL!!! How many pairs of glasses do you own and have you done a sponsorship with a glasses company yet? You earned a sub if for nothing else - for being real. Nice.

[@demonicsweaters]

@@TechGorilla1987 Thank you! I have A LOT! haha. I would love a Zenni sponsorship. I gotta get on that.

[@SAZIZMUSIC]

Thank you for the video. A little tip for you, get Reaper brother. For 60$ you get an industry standard DAW. A DAW that rivals bigguns like Protools and Cubase. I was using FL studio for 2 3 years and now shifted to Reaper. It is a beast!!

[@demonicsweaters]

Yes, Reaper is pretty nice. I have it as well. It has good automation tools. Ableton is still my preference though.

[@paaao]

Use reaper. You'll be glad you made the switch once you do

[@demonicsweaters]

I do use reaper. Its very good, though still no Ableton

[@davepoulsen-bi9un]

Great video but you didn't show how to connect it to your computer totally lost here

[@demonicsweaters]

2:55

[@davepoulsen-bi9un]

@@demonicsweaters thank you my bad !!!

[@dadinani9763]

This the foo from Spy Kids right?

[@demonicsweaters]

Yep

[@TheAndreseao]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼

[@shivamshah7864]

Sir can we record a drum cover using just a USB cord and a laptop?

[@demonicsweaters]

With the right software yes. You would need a DAW with a drum plugin that you are controlling with the MIDI out from the Nitro.

[@shivamshah7864]

Demonic Sweaters can you make a small quick video on that pleaseeeee😅 cause you explain so on point and it’s so easy to hear you😍

[@rdragon5819]

After watching this video thrice, I still have no idea how to actually record the thing.

[@demonicsweaters]

what part don't you understand? I'll try to help.

[@rdragon5819]

@@demonicsweaters I don't exactly understand which cables to use and what to plug into my computer. I also don't get how to record using a free software like Audacity for example

[@demonicsweaters]

@@rdragon5819 okay well you will first need an audio interface. Look in the video description for links. It's a device that connects to your computer with USB that has audio inputs on it. Once you have the device you can connect it using 1/4" cables (links also in description). I'm actually uploading a video as I write this about recording drum covers on a phone. So you might want to watch that one too. I also made a video a while back about recording into audacity without an interface if you don't have one (though I highly recommend getting one, it is just easier and works better). That video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4jIhaachMignLc

[@ItsTheKris]

If you are recording midi you cannot use audacity

[@joefailla8339]

I use garage band

[@demonicsweaters]

Garage band is great!

[@joefailla8339]

Demonic Sweaters I too am a drummer made two drum recording projects with GB. Like your videos 👍

[@jackoc7399]

@Aidan Harper. WATCH

[@dudscortez6403]

Is there any significant difference in sound output by just connecting the Nitromesh via USB direct to computer vs. Using an Audio Interface?

[@demonicsweaters]

Huge difference, one way you’ll get sound, the other way you won’t. USB only transmits MIDI ;)