TD-17 vs EDRUMin 10

[Marell69]

Hello eDRUMin Users,

Is the eDRUMin 10 module is better than the Roland TD-17?

I want to upgrade my edrum module. I use Superior Drummer 3. Positional sensing isn't working on my PDA 120 LS but it is good to have it for later upgrades... So the question is, is the eDRUMin a better choice than the TD17? Is there any benefit or preference over than any Roland module?

Latency? Any triggering problems? Any other problems?
What is your opinion?

Thanks

Marell

[Jf450]

I went from a TD-17 module to eDRUMin 10+4. Best choice I ever made. You have much better control over everything especially the hi hats. Also you can use positional sensing with the eDRUMin.

[Marell69]

Thanks,

Is there any downsides?

PS not working with side piezo pads, but later I can upgrade it to one with center mounted...

Is it easy to use with vst?

[Jf450]

I haven't found any downsides yet, everything works better than when I was using the TD-17 to trigger EZDrummer2. I also use BFD3 and the drum maps lets you switch real quick between the two. You'll definitely need to spend a couple hours setting everything up.

I strongly suggest you read through manual if you haven't done so, it's available in the download section.

[perceval]

The downside is you lose a little simplicity.

Turning on a module, and start playing is simpler than using a computer and VST libraries.

But you gain in better sounds and control over your triggering.

[MisterE]

The downside is you lose a little simplicity.

Turning on a module, and start playing is simpler than using a computer and VST libraries.

But you gain in better sounds and control over your triggering.

In my opinion better sounds and control are what it's all about. Simplicity is nice, but once you have everything dialed in, it's not complicated, and the benefits outweigh that upfront time commitment.

[Ridge74]

I have TD-17 module, expanded my kit and bought ATV xD-3 module to trigger some sounds, works so and so with connected to mixer with module sounds. Now i have Superior drummer and SO MUCH better sounds but i cant change midi notes in modules, so same sound on couble of drums.

Just ordered two edrumin 10 box so finally mayby all starts to work as it should and i can get rid off that cable snake mess..

[perceval]

Just ordered two edrumin 10 box so finally mayby all starts to work as it should and i can get rid off that cable snake mess..

Big kit!

But yes, having two eDRUMin devices, you can put one on the left and one on the right, then daisy-chain the two devices. Each bundle of cables stay on their side, so no more long run of cables running around, only one USB between the units. Much neater!

[Aeckerman]

You’re connecting them together using a midi cable from one to the other and then the USB out from that device to the Pc? Is that right?

I thought the midi port was out only.

[Jf450]

Another plus for the eDRUMin is if like me you live in a remote wooded area with frequent power outages when the weather is bad, you can still play until the laptop runs out of power