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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Version 1.5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Hardware and Connections.....................5 Supported Pads........................6 Supported Hihat Controllers....................6 Getting Started....................7 Attaching the Drum Stand Clip....................7 Installing the Control Application...................8 Enabling eDRUMin in your MIDI Applications.................8 Connecting Drum Pads......................9 Loading a Preset........................9 Changing Note Assignments....................10 Manually Setting Trigger Settings..................10 The Control Application................11 The Input Selector........................11...
  • Page 3 Sustain Pedals and Footswitches..................35 Using a Latching Type Footswitch................35 Modes for Sustain Pedals and Footswiches............35 Using a Pedal for Bank Changes..................36 eDRUMin 10 USB Host Port and MIDI Ports...........37 The Flow of MIDI Messages....................37 Updating Firmware..................38 Changing Colors........................38 iOS Control Application................39 Getting Connected.......................39...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Powerful and intelligent UI for design easy setup * eDRUMin 4 only has a MIDI Out port while the eDRUMin 10 has both MIDI In and Out. ** USB Host port is only available on the eDRUMin 10. eDRUMin Manual...

  • Page 5: The Hardware And Connections

    DC Power Connector eDRUMin typically gets its power from the USB cable. If you want to use your eDRUMin without a USB connection, you can power it using a USB charger or the DC Power Jack.

  • Page 6: Supported Pads

    Yamaha TP-120SD DDT MS-140C Note: Center mounted mesh tigger systems that use cylinders instead of cones (Jobeky for example) tend to produce signals that are too hot for the eDRUMin inputs. Visit the eDRUMin forums for more information. Supported Hihat Controllers The hihat controller input on the back of the device supports both Roland and Yamaha style hihat controllers, expression pedals, sustain pedals, and footswitches.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Drum Stand Clip You can use the optional drum stand clip to attach your eDRUMin to the frame of a drum stand or a hihat stand. Below are instruction for attaching the clip of the eDRUMin 4, but the process is the same for the eDRUMin 10.

  • Page 8: Installing The Control Application

    Enabling eDRUMin in your MIDI Applications When you use your eDRUMin for the first time with a new application, you might need to enabled it for input in the application's audio / MIDI setup. Here are some screenshots showing how to enable eDRUMin in various applications.

  • Page 9: Connecting Drum Pads

    When plugging in a pad, connect the cable to the drum pad before connecting it to the eDRUMin. This allows the device to do checks to ensure your pad is setup properly. Some ride cymbals have two TRS connectors. If you plan two use both connections for 3- way triggering, connect them to two adjacent inputs as shown in the image below.

  • Page 10: Changing Note Assignments

    SCAN area covers the main peek of the transient. The HOLD control needs to cover any late arriving peeks, and the decay should loosely follow the natural decay of the transient. The Transient Scan Controls are discussed in depth here. eDRUMin Manual Page 10 of 47...

  • Page 11: The Control Application

    The Control Application As your eDRUMin has no buttons or controls, you’ll need to use the software control application to edit settings on the device. The Control Application doesn’t need to be running for the device to work. All the processing and settings are saved on the device itself.

  • Page 12: Sidebar

    Sidebar The Sidebar gives quick access to pages of controls as well as a few useful settings. By default eDRUMin devices will auto save their settings. By clicking on ‘Auto’ to unhighlight it, you can switch to manual saving mode.

  • Page 13: Pad / Input Type Settings

    To protect your pads, it’s best to unplug the TRS cable from the eDRUMin when changing pads. This allows the eDRUMin to identify the type of pad when it’s plugged to detect compatibility issues.

  • Page 14: Calibrate Mode

    Lastly, hit the rim of the pad to calibrate the X-stick SCALER. Calibrating Cymbals Begin my hitting the bow to calibrate the gain of the pad. Next hit the edge and the bell to calibrate the SCALERS. eDRUMin Manual Page 14 of 47...

  • Page 15: Transient Scanning Controls

    Transient Scanning Controls eDRUMin provides a very clear graphical representation of the transients from your pads which makes adjusting controls intuitive and easy. The amplitudes and time scales in the graphics linear. amplitudes are exponentially scaled so that more detail and resolution is...

  • Page 16: Crosstalk Cancellation

    MIDI coming into the device from the USB port is also used in the calculation of crosstalk. If for example you are using 2 eDRUMin devices, you can use a DAW environment to route the output of one device into the other and vice versa. This will help prevent crosstalk between the two devices.

  • Page 17: Sense Controls

    If the incoming signal coming from your pad is not clean and free of noise, this feature will not work. This is a particular concern for A→E conversions and DIY pad construction. Visit the eDRUMin troubleshooting forum for more information.

  • Page 18: Edge Sense

    “Roland 3-Zone Ride” pad type, but you will need to use two inputs on the eDRUMin. In this configuration, the second input acts as a ‘Bell’ input and the triggering will behave much like it does on a Roland module.

  • Page 19: Positional Sensing

    Understanding the Positional values When the pad is hit in the center, the eDRUMin sends a CC value of 0, at the point where the positional sensing begins to register, it sends a CC value between 64 and 127 depending on how close to the edge you hit.

  • Page 20: Note Panel

    (CHOKE) Cymbal Choking Roland and Yamaha modules use ‘aftertouch’ messages for choking dual zone and triple zone cymbals. eDRUMin also sends aftertouch messages for choking, but not all modules and VSTs and DAWs support aftertouch messages. For this reason, the device also allows you to specify a MIDI Note for choking your cymbals in addition to sending aftertouch messages.

  • Page 21: Load Notes From A Drum Map

    Click on a drum icon to load its MIDI note assigments Note: Logos and company names are used in a nominative sense to clearly identify drum maps used by parites. eDRUMin has no association with these companies or their products. those respective 3 Response Curves...

  • Page 22: Advanced Mode

    Click to toggle between Advanced Mode Advanced and Standard mode. In an effort keep eDRUMin simple to use, some of the more advanced features of the device are hidden by default. By clicking on the text button shown in the image to the right, you can toggle between the two modes.

  • Page 23: Using A Roland Bt-1

    BT-1 setup on a Switch between 'Sensor' stereo input and 'XTalk' modes eDRUMin has built-in support for Roland’s BT-1 trigger bar. The BT-1 is capable of running in two different modes. Sensor Mode This is the default setup for the BT-1. In this mode, you get the full dynamic range of the trigger bar.

  • Page 24: Preset Manager

    Note assignments remain as they were before the preset was applied. Factory pedal presets, on the other hand, do include note assignments. When loading a user preset, you can choose what settings to send to the input. eDRUMin Manual Page 24 of 47...

  • Page 25: Creating User Presets

    A preset can be imported into your user presets by dragging and dropping an .edp file onto the Preset Manager. A notification is displayed and the preset is added to the list of User Presets. eDRUMin Manual Page 25 of 47...

  • Page 26: Pedal Editor

    Pedal Editor The pedal input(s) on the back of the eDRUMin supports a wide array of pedal types including hihat controllers, expression pedals, sustain pedals, and footswitches. You can open the pedal editor by clicking pedal input icon at the top of the UI.

  • Page 27: Hihat Controllers And Expression Pedals

    By clicking on the MODE control, you change what the pedal does. Only the two Hihat Modes are discussed in this manual. other mode are more intuitive and if you want more information about them, please consult the MIDI Expression User Manual. eDRUMin Manual Page 27 of 47...

  • Page 28: Hihat Mode Cc

    Channel, CC, PEDAL, and SPLASH controls. When changing the pedal note and splash note, the notes will auditioned so you can hear what a particular assignment corresponds to in your sampler. eDRUMin Manual Page 28 of 47...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Responsiveness Closed Hihat Notes And Splashes

    If you find your pedal is triggering notes on low velocity presses, increase the Min to filter them out. Splash Sensitivity If you find your pedal is triggering splash articulation too easily, lower the splash sensitivity. eDRUMin Manual Page 29 of 47...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Dynamics Of The Hihat Position Cc

    The MIN control allows you to simulate adjustments to the clutch of a hihat, effectively allowing you to restrict the amount of openness when the pedal is fully released. Note: The Expression Curve is not available when using Note Mode. eDRUMin Manual Page 30 of 47...

  • Page 31: Hihat Levels Mode

    Hihat CC Mode relies on the application that is making your drum sounds to produce the correct hihat sound based on the CC 4 MIDI value. With Hihat Levels Mode, eDRUMin takes more control over which hihat sounds are triggered by sending out up to 8 different sets of MIDI notes based on the position of the pedal.

  • Page 32: Advanced Hihat Options

    By checking this checkbox, eDRUMin will only send the hihat positional CC just before a hihat note is sent. This effectively prevents the Superior Drummer from being able to transition between hihat samples at all.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Vh-12 And Hall Effect Sensors

    Roland, just like for the VH-12 mentioned above. Requires Power From Jack If your Hall effect sensor needs power from the eDRUMin, the pedal input type needs to be set to ‘Expression’. The POLARITY control determines the function of the tip and ring connections.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Your Hihat For Use In Virtual Instruments

    CC for hihat position, if a drum map is not available for your particular application, or if the eDRUMin is only processing your hihat pedal (not the cymbal). In these case, follow the instructions below which describe setting up your note assignments.

  • Page 35: Sustain Pedals And Footswitches

    Sustain Pedals and Footswitches When a sustain or dual footswitch is plugged into pedal input of the eDRUMin, the pedal is automatically configured to change the Note Bank for the currently selected input, however for it to work properly, your device will need to be in advanced mode.

  • Page 36: Using A Pedal For Bank Changes

    The idea is that you hit a pad to ‘select’ it, and then press the pedal to change its bank. If you have another eDRUMin connected to the USB host port, the bank change will only be sent to the selected input of the selected device.

  • Page 37: Edrumin 10 Usb Host Port And Midi Ports

    MIDI from Yamaha Module MIDI from computer This behavior allows the eDRUMin 10, eDRUMin 4, and the Yamaha module to act as one aggregate device with respect to the computer. At the same time, the eDRUMin 10 and eDRUMin 4 can simultaneously trigger sounds on the Yamaha module.

  • Page 38: Updating Firmware

    Changing Colors If you have more than one eDRUMin of the same color connected to the same computer, you might want to change the ‘color’ of one of the devices in order to change the name of its MIDI port to prevent your host sequencer and yourself from getting the devices mixed up.

  • Page 39: Ios Control Application

    You can manually re-sync devices by clicking on the refresh icon. refresh Camera Connection Kit Using the Apple Camera Connection kit, you can connect a eDRUMin directly to your iOS device. Using a USB hub is also supported, but if you plan to connect more than 2 eDRUMin devices, it will likely need to be a powered hub.

  • Page 40: About Power In Ios

    9. Click on the Connect button. The Control Application should automatically find and connect to your eDRUMin. You'll need to create and connect to a different session for each eDRUMin you want to connect to over the network. About Power in iOS iOS powers down USB devices when it goes to sleep.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Working With Multiple Devices on Separate USB Ports You can connect as many eDRUMin devices to the same computer as you have USB Each eDRUMin 4 needs about 70mA and each eDRUMin 10 needs about connections. 100mA, so you should be fine using a standard unpowered 4 port USB hub. Updating the firmware while connected though a hub is not recommenced.

  • Page 42: Controlling Banks With Midi Program Change Messages

    3rd party MIDI device to send program changes into the eDRUMin via its USB port. The MIDI channel of the program change message determines which input should change its bank.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Your Hihat On Its Stand

    This allows the eDRUMin to more accurately track the position of the pedal, and also makes your hihat responsive to the amount of pressure you’re applying when in the fully closed position.

  • Page 44: Tips For Working With Audiofront Controls

    Tips For Working with Audiofront Controls The page contains some bits of information that can improve your workflow when using Audiofront software. General Tips • Use SHIFT modifiers for more precision. • Use the mouse wheel for fine adjustments. •...

  • Page 45: Drum Pad Wiring Diagrams

    Piezo / Switch Pad Piezo / Switch Pad (Roland Style) (Yamaha Style) Roland 3-Zone Ride Bell Input Metal 3-Zone Ride Bell Input Yamaha 3-Zone Cymbal Yamaha 3-Zone Pad Edge Switch Rim Right Bell Switch Rim Left eDRUMin Manual Page 45 of 47...

  • Page 46: Pedal Input Wiring Diagrams

    Recommended Hall Effect sensor: SS49E Voltage on pedals inputs should be in the range of 0V to 3.3V. If externally powering a pedal input, you risk damaging the pedal input if the voltage goes outside of this range. eDRUMin Manual Page 46 of 47...

  • Page 47: Midi Implementation

    0 - 127 0 - 127 Parameter Feedback Program Change 0 - 127 0 - 127 System Exclusive Control, Display System Real-Time System Common RPN / NRPN Updated October 4th 2016 - Not Used - Used eDRUMin Manual Page 47 of 47...

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