How do you run triggers into pre's w/o modules?

[nwright]

Probably an easy question, but I'm a newb to this idea...How do you run triggers into a mic pre without a module and then use samples for tones? Is it MIDI or what? Using a pre, it sounds like it's not MIDI.

My band is getting a Firepod to do demo work and I'd like to use samples if possible. My drummer and I have said we'd like to try to get nice samples of his kit and him doing the hits, but then use the triggers to put them into the music.

So, any help?

 

[Genius Gone Insane]

connect using a cord, even 1/4" will do, then hit record...later use a plugin like drumagog/aptrigga/soundreplacer to put in samples

 

[STINNETT]

You could convert the triggered "spikes" into MIDI in your host software, then use a sampler, or you could use a plug-in like Drumagog to replace the sound (no midi). I think drumagog is the easiest method.

www.drumagog.com

 

[nwright]

does drumagog "read" the blips and insert the sample? Or, do you manually drag and drop?

I'm heading to drumagog now...

 

[Genius Gone Insane]

yeah and it's quite accurate too.

 

[nwright]

very cool. Thanks for your help. This has alleviated some concerns I've had. In the past, I just incorporated DM5 triggered samples in with the miked drums, but this can create some great new possibilities.

So, to make sure, drumagog can take the samples we make and then insert them? I know it could use the samples it has in the program, but I'd like to use our own.

 

[Genius Gone Insane]

yeah no prob...if you want to save money then buy aptrigga

 

[nwright]

Thanks, I'll check it out, too. Cost saving is the name of the game, unfortunately.

 

[KeithRT99]

couldn't you also use drumagog with the actual recorded sounds, like if you use the real kick track instead of a triggered one?

 

[nwright]

yeah, that's what I'm gathering. You mean use the miked drum as the "trigger", right? If so, then yes, I think you can. From reading the drumagog forums, a lot of people do this.

 

[Genius Gone Insane]

also, if you get the higher end version of drumagog, it can do midi--aptrigga cant

 

[deathtotaliban]

if you guys are getting a firepod you will be able to do way better stuff than just demo quality. i have one and its awesome i love it. next to my monitors best thing ive ever bought

 

[johnjm22]

You could convert the triggered "spikes" into MIDI in your host software, then use a sampler, or you could use a plug-in like Drumagog to replace the sound (no midi). I think drumagog is the easiest method.

www.drumagog.com

How do you convert the spikes to MIDI? I've been looking for an audio to MIDI converter but I am yet to find one.

 

[STINNETT]

Well, I'm not sure if every DAW software can do this, but in Sonar you can "Extract Timing" from an audio clip and it will place a MIDI note at the peaks.

 

[Genius Gone Insane]

How do you convert the spikes to MIDI? I've been looking for an audio to MIDI converter but I am yet to find one.

Check the search function. If I'm not mistaken, someone posted a link to a free one.

 

[SickBoy]

How do you convert the spikes to MIDI? I've been looking for an audio to MIDI converter but I am yet to find one.

Get KTDrumTrigger!
And guess what...it's free!
Not only does it enable you to record MIDI output it produces, but you can feed it to the input of the sampler of your choice, so that trigger plays whatever kit you've got ready.