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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Version 2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction....................4 Features at a Glance......................4 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 Pad Preset......................9 Drum Maps and Kit Pieces....................10 Changing Drums Maps.....................10 Setting up a Hihat Controller....................11... - Page 3 Appendix....................43 Working With Multiple Devices on Separate USB Ports............43 Controlling Banks with MIDI Program Change Messages.............44 Setting up your Hihat on its Stand..................45 Tips For Working with Audiofront Controls................46 Drum Pad Wiring Diagrams....................47 Pedal Input Wiring Diagrams....................48 MIDI Implementation......................49 eDRUMin Manual...
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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
USB connection, you can power it using a USB charger or the DC Power Jack. eDRUMin devices use a BOSS style jack, where the center pin is negative. The eDRUMin 4 needs at least 100mA, and the eDRUMin 10 needs at least 7 - 9V (200 mA) 200mA, or 600mA if also using the USB host port. -
Page 6: Supported Pads
Supported Pads eDRUMin supports all kinds of e-drum pads and triggers. It doesn’t matter if your pads are made by Roland, Yamaha, Alesis or anyone else; they are well supported. Here’s a list of the gear used during development. Electric Drum Pads Electric Cymbals Acoustic Triggers Roland PDX-125k... -
Page 7: Getting Started
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. Make sure your clip is very tight to ensure there’s enough friction to prevent slipping. -
Page 8: Installing The Control Application
Control application available Windows, macOS, downloaded from the Audiofront downloads. Control Application is discussed in detail in the next section of the manual. 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. -
Page 9: Connecting Drum Pads
Connecting Drum Pads The 1/4” inputs on the front of the device are for connecting drum pads. Make sure you connect your pads with TRS connectors. The device is not designed to work with TS connectors. Even if you are using a single zone pad, you should still connect it with a TRS cable. -
Page 10: Drum Maps And Kit Pieces
Click to select Kit Piece Drum Maps and Kit Pieces eDRUMin uses the idea of drum maps and kit pieces. The device contains a drum map and inputs are assigned to kit pieces. The device determines which notes a particular input should trigger by looking them up from the drum map. -
Page 11: Setting Up A Hihat Controller
Setting up a Hihat Controller Like connecting pads, make sure you connect your hihat controller using a TRS cable. Connect the cable to your hihat controller before plugging it into one of the pedal inputs on the back of the unit. eDRUMin will attempt to auto detect your hihat set it up automatically. -
Page 12: 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 13: 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. When a device’s settings are dirty, the disk icon will turn white and clicking it will save its settings. -
Page 14: Pad / Input Type Settings
Pad / Input Type Settings Whenever you connect a new pad to the device, these are the settings you should adjust first. Pad Type Selector Yamaha Wiring Toggle Input Mode Activate Calibrate Mode Input Mode Each input can function as a stereo input (for dual / triple zone pads), mono (single zone pads), and dual mono (two single zone pads connected to a single TRS cable). -
Page 15: Calibrate Mode
Calibrate Mode Calibrate Mode is designed to allow you to quickly setup a pad without needing to fiddle around with controls. You simply turn on Calibrate Mode, hit your pad to calibrate it, and turn it off again when you are done. Before turning on Calibrate mode, make sure that you have already selected the appropriate pad type. -
Page 16: 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 available for low amplitudes, making it easier to properly set the Thresh control. -
Page 17: Crosstalk Cancellation
Vibrations from Crosstalk Cancellation hitting adjacent pad Sometimes vibrations from hitting one pad can travel though a drum stand and into an adjacent pad, registering a hit even though it hasn’t actually been hit. This is called crosstalk. The CROSSTALK control is designed to prevent those vibrations from triggering notes. -
Page 18: Sense Controls
Sense Controls The sense controls that are available depend the Input Mode Pad Type settings. Most of the Sense Control are more advanced controls and you should make sure you have your pad triggering well before adjusting these controls. Rimshot Range sidestick The Rimshot Range control allows you to fine tune rimshot... -
Page 19: Edge Sense
Edge Sense When the Input Mode is set to ‘Mono’ or ‘Dual Input’, Edge Sense becomes visible. This control is designed to detect a second articulation for a pad that uses a single piezo. By activating this control, a second ‘Note’ will appear in the Note Panel. -
Page 20: Positional Sensing
Positional Sensing eDRUMin supports positional sensing for cymbals and pads using the ‘Mesh Center Piezo’ Pad Type. The device can send out a Control Change message (CC) to indicate the position, or a separate Edge Note. Positional Sensing On/Off The CC or Note can be set in Note Panel. -
Page 21: Note Panel
Note Panel Articulation note controls disabled when pad setup as 'Kit Piece'. Depending on how an input is configured, you’ll see the MIDI Channel control and up to 4 different Note controls. If the selected input is set to a ‘kit piece’, only the CHAN control can be changed and the notes for the Articulation note controls editable various articulation must be changed from the... -
Page 22: Load Notes From A Drum Map
Select the Click to open Load Notes from a Drum Map Drum Map If an input is set to use Custom Notes, it can be tedious to input note values, especially when you need to consult a manual to figure out what values to use. Using a drum map, notes for all the different articulations of a single pad can be assigned using a few clicks of a mouse. -
Page 23: Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode In an effort keep eDRUMin simple to use, some of the more advanced features of the device are hidden by default. You can enabled advanced mode by clicking on the eDRUMin logo and selecting the ‘Advanced mode’ option. This setting is stored on the device, so each connected device can be in advance or standard mode. -
Page 24: Using A Roland Bt-1
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 25: Preset Manager
Preset Manager The Preset Manager allows you to quickly load trigger settings for your pads and pedals. It comes with factory presets for many pads and hihat controllers, but also allows you to create, import, and export your own presets. Manage presets for Trigger Inputs, Create a new Switch between Factory... -
Page 26: Creating User Presets
Creating User Presets A new user preset is created by selecting an input and clicking on the icon. The settings from the device are then downloaded and stored to your computer. A dialog box is displayed and allows you to set metadata for the preset. -
Page 27: Drum Map Editor
Drum Map Editor Drum maps allow your eDRUMin to easily switch between triggering between different hardware / software applications. eDRUMin comes with several factory drum maps, but users can Open the Drum Map Editor also create and edit their own maps with the Drum Map Editor which is integrated into the Preset Manager. - Page 28 Page 2 Kit Pieces While the page 1 kit pieces will be sufficient for 95% of users, Page 2 kit pieces are for those with more complex setups. Page 2 lets you define an additional 16 kit pieces, and unlike the page 1 which has predefined images, the images for kit pieces on page 2 can be changed.
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Page 29: 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. Pedal Type and Pedal Sensing Pedal Sensing On / Off The pedal input will perform different functions depending on... -
Page 30: Hihat Controllers And Expression Pedals
Hihat Controllers and Expression Pedals When a hihat or expression pedal is connected, it is automatically setup to send out CC messages for the position of the pedal, and velocity sensitive closed hihat notes and splash articulations. Before adjusting settings for your hihat, make sure it is properly setup on its stand. -
Page 31: Cc Mode Vs. Levels Mode
CC Mode vs. Levels Mode A hihat controller has two basic functions. First, it communicates the position of the hihat pedal so that hihat sounds can vary in terms of their openness, and second it triggers velocity sensitive pedal and splash notes when you press the pedal all the way down. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Responsiveness Closed Hihat Notes And Splashes
Adjusting the Responsiveness Closed Hihat Notes and Splashes Before you adjust these controls, make sure your hihat controller is properly calibrated. Travel The travel control determines where along the pedals travel a note can be issued. In the image on the right, the line traces the position of the pedal over time. -
Page 33: Advanced Hihat Options
Impact Method (Advanced Mode) If you device is in Advanced Mode, you can use the ‘Impact’ method of triggering close hihat pedal notes. With this method, the velocity of pedal notes is determined by the vibrations of the hihat cymbals as they come together when the hihat pedal is pressed. -
Page 34: Setting Up Vh-12 And Hall Effect Sensors
Setting up VH-12 and Hall Effect Sensors Roland VH-12 Most Roland Hihat controllers can be sensed automatically, however the VH-12 is a bit of a unique beast. To get it to work properly, use the VH-12 factory preset or set it up manually as described below. -
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
Using a Pedal for Bank Changes When your device is in Advanced Mode, each input has 4 banks of MIDI notes associated with it. These banks can be controlled using a pedal plugged into the pedal input o n the back of your device. -
Page 37: Midi Monitor
MIDI Monitor The MIDI Monitor allows you to see the MIDI data moving through the device allowing you to see where it originates, and where it goes. Click the icon to show the MIDI Monitor. It has a 1000 event history and is scrollable. To function efficiently, messages do not arrive in real-time. -
Page 38: 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 39: Processing External Midi
10 and the cymbal is connected to an eDRUMin 4, which is connected to the ED10 via the MIDI DIN IN port. When the tom pad is hit, the ED4 also triggers a note because the two pads share a common structure. -
Page 40: Updating Firmware
Application downloaded from www.audiofront.net/downloads.php 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 41: Ios Control Application
iOS Control Application The control application is available as an iOS app from the Apple App Store. Getting Connected The iOS version of the Control Application can communicate with the eDRUMin using the camera connection kit, or Network MIDI, When the Control Application is opened, any connected to devices will automatically be detected. -
Page 42: About Power In Ios
4. Click on the + sign to create a new session. 5. Give it a meaningful name and check the checkbox to enable it. 6. Setup the Live Routings. Be careful to pick the right MIDI Inputs. Do not chose the 'Network' MIDI connections. -
Page 43: 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 44: Controlling Banks With Midi Program Change Messages
Controlling Banks with MIDI Program Change Messages A connected sustain pedal or dual footswitch is perfect for controlling banks of notes. If your pedal input is being used by a hihat controller, you can still configure a 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 45: Setting Up Your Hihat On Its Stand
Setting up your Hihat on its Stand To get the best performance possible from your hihat, it’s important that it’s setup properly on its stand. You know your setup is good when every slight movement of your hihat pedal registers in the Control Application. I’m going to go over setting up a Roland VH-10 as an example. -
Page 46: 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 47: Drum Pad Wiring Diagrams
Drum Pad Wiring Diagrams Drum Head Drum Head Drum Head Dual Piezo Pad Dual Piezo Pad Dual Piezo Pad (Roland Style) (Yamaha Style) (Yamaha Style) Drum Rim Drum Rim Drum Rim Polarity of rim piezo Polarity of rim piezo Polarity of rim piezo doesn't matter doesn't matter doesn't matter... -
Page 48: Pedal Input Wiring Diagrams
Pedal Input Wiring Diagrams Expression Pedal Expression Pedal (straight polarity) (reversed polarity) Potentiometer Potentiometer power power wiper wiper ground ground Sustain Pedal Dual Footswitch FSR Hihat Controller Hall Sensor Hihat Controller hall effect sensor force sentisive resistor Recommended Hall Effect sensor: SS49E Voltage on pedals inputs should be in the range of 0V to 3.3V. -
Page 49: Midi Implementation
MIDI Implementation M I DI Ex pre ssion M I DI I m ple m e nt a t ion Function Transmit Respond Passthru Remarks Channel 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 Learn Note Notes 0 - 127 0 - 127 0 - 127 Learn Note...
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