TranslationHi folks!
As a relatively experienced tooling engineer by day and a not-at-all experienced e-drummer by night I have decided to jump all the way in the deep end and start my e-drum journey with a DIY A2E kit and the edrumin. I fully recognize that this is a bad idea and I should probably start somewhere a little simpler but I just can't help myself. I am working with ATV cymbals, an old pearl export kit (with UFO triggers) and a whole lot of misplaced confidence. I figured rather than cluttering every thread with my many MANY incoming questions I would just open a topic and if anyone wants to take pity on a fool and help me out (or laugh at my errors) they can come watch the show! There is a solid shot I will endeavor at some point to log my progress on this project somewhere and might link it here but until then here be an incoming lesson in Hubris.
For my first query, what on earth should I be using as a DAW/Drum plugin/VST. It sure felt like EZDrummer 3 or SD3 was the EZ (or SD?) choice, but the further I go down this rabbit hole the more names and ideas keep popping up. What on earth IS Reaper, or BFD3, or cakewalk. I don't terribly mind the research as I am still waiting for most of my parts to come in but if anyone has a recommendation for a decent beginner setup (with relatively low disk space requirements) I would love to know. I am down to clown with some less-than-intuitive config/tooling nonsense, that's my whole day job and I'm fortunate enough to enjoy it but having to buy a new laptop for this would be annoying.
Thanks in advance, ill update this as I go!
Jumping in at the Deep End! :)
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I guess you should tell us what you want to do with your setup. If you just want to play drums, then you don't need a DAW at all. You can just use a standalone application. I think all the major players will perform well and sound good in this regard. If however you want to record, then you'll need a DAW. Again, they will all perform well, but you should pick one based on what you plan to do with it.
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Honestly, it’s just to jam and practice, no recording needed! Realistically I don’t even need much in the way of kits, just a couple to play with, ideally in a utility I can learn and grow with.
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Firstly, Reaper is recording DAW. Very good and free. No need if not recording and not necessary for eDrumin.
Secondly, all VST plugins ( standalone apps) will work fine with eDrumin modules. You connect from eDrumin to your computer, the vst will recognize eDrumin. Then you map the midi notes from eDrumin to the VST. Or you can change the eDrumin midi note value to match the VST.
I’ve had ADdictive Drums for a few years now. The least expensive i think and can purchase add-ons if you need.
As far as jumping in with both
, do it. I started just like you years back. Trying all kinds of home nade cones, etc. The drums will be the easiest to trigger . The challenge IMO is tackling the cymbals.
I can say that eDrumin is very impressive and price point. I I’ve had roland modules which is more expensive but you turn it on and play. Im more like yourself, diggin and learn. I rather have eDrumin now.
You may want to jump over to vdrums.com in the DIY section. Wealth of info there. You can get many ideas from postings and pictures of all different methods taken on builds.
Im have re-done my builds with 3D parts aince i inherited a 3D printer. Had no clue about 3D printers. Took it apart and rebuild it, calibrated it, and now works perfectly. Now im revamping yet again with 3D parts yet again as i get more familiar with 3D modeling. Much cheaper than buying hardware for the builds.
Hope this helps.
Secondly, all VST plugins ( standalone apps) will work fine with eDrumin modules. You connect from eDrumin to your computer, the vst will recognize eDrumin. Then you map the midi notes from eDrumin to the VST. Or you can change the eDrumin midi note value to match the VST.
I’ve had ADdictive Drums for a few years now. The least expensive i think and can purchase add-ons if you need.
As far as jumping in with both
, do it. I started just like you years back. Trying all kinds of home nade cones, etc. The drums will be the easiest to trigger . The challenge IMO is tackling the cymbals.I can say that eDrumin is very impressive and price point. I I’ve had roland modules which is more expensive but you turn it on and play. Im more like yourself, diggin and learn. I rather have eDrumin now.
You may want to jump over to vdrums.com in the DIY section. Wealth of info there. You can get many ideas from postings and pictures of all different methods taken on builds.
Im have re-done my builds with 3D parts aince i inherited a 3D printer. Had no clue about 3D printers. Took it apart and rebuild it, calibrated it, and now works perfectly. Now im revamping yet again with 3D parts yet again as i get more familiar with 3D modeling. Much cheaper than buying hardware for the builds.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the Advice! I'm glad others have tried the 0-100 approach, it looks fun this far! I'll look into Addictive drums, other options im looking at are EZDrummer3 and BFD3. SD3 is just a bit too intense for me right now, i don't need that much config. If anyone has any other ideas I'd love to hear it!
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I have only used one and that is SD3. I do find it superior though.