trying to record a electric kit with midi to usb..

[iamandy]

So my friend has just got one of these leads for his drum kit.. and i haven't a clue nor does he. so, i thought i'd post on here to see if anyone can help me out, or atleast point me int he right direction!

He's using Reaper and he has Roland TD-12.

Thanks..

 

[ahjteam]

what recording interface does he use? if it has a midi input, just plug the module there

 

[iamandy]

I'm not sure what interface he has.. but i know the lead is just a Midi end with a usb on it. But, i heard from word of mouth you can record it that way? just with midi program and edrum monitor, or something?

*edit*

i've been told the lead looks like this:

though, it has 1 midi end, not two

 

[Metaltastic]

Well I'm not quite sure what a "MIDI end with a USB on it" means, but if you're saying the drum module has a USB output (or an adapter with a USB plug), then that probably means it can function as a USB MIDI interface, and thus there should be drivers somewhere (probably on the Roland website) to install to get the computer to recognize it. Then, go into Reaper, make a new track, set the input to be the drum module (if you installed the drivers it should show up), and Bob's your uncle, as you Brits would say

 

[iamandy]

Well I'm not quite sure what a "MIDI end with a USB on it" means, but if you're saying the drum module has a USB output (or an adapter with a USB plug), then that probably means it can function as a USB MIDI interface, and thus there should be drivers somewhere (probably on the Roland website) to install to get the computer to recognize it. Then, go into Reaper, make a new track, set the input to be the drum module (if you installed the drivers it should show up), and Bob's your uncle, as you Brits would say

ah, you must have posted this just after i posted the image above!

thanks for your post

 

[Metaltastic]

Haha, yup, pic wasn't there when I replied, but it confirms what I thought, so scouring Roland's website for USB drivers is still my vote!

 

[iamandy]

Haha, yup, pic wasn't there when I replied, but it confirms what I thought, so scouring Roland's website for USB drivers is still my vote!

yeah! i'm currently doing that for him!

 

[narcossintese]

M-Audio has the Midair interface. It´s a bit expensive, but works great, don´t need special drivers (just "plug n play") and can work wireless.