Tag: how to

Gear, Samples

Choosing the right module

We’re often asked for advice on the ‘best module’. However, it’s more appropriate to consider the most suitable module for your needs. The drum module is the cornerstone of any electronic drum kit and choosing the right one is crucial for crafting your ideal sound and performance experience. With so many options out there, there’s a lot to consider when making your choice: Sound quality and variety The first consideration should be the module’s sound library. Modules like the Pearl mimicPRO, Roland V71 or TD-50X, or Yamaha DTX ProX deliver high-quality, dynamic sounds, suitable for a wide range of genres. Look for a module that offers a diverse selection of preloaded kits and the ability to customise or upload your […]

Samples, VST

Getting started with VST e-drumming

E-drum guru Martin Trommler has prepared a VST primer for those starting out.   Drummers tend to turn to VSTs (Virtual Studio Technology) in search of high-quality drum sounds – otherwise they’d just stick with module sounds which I can describe best as a caricature of acoustic drum sounds. But VST-e-drumming is unfortunately associated with latency (often around 10 milliseconds, which is significant compared to the 2 ms which an acoustic snare drum sound takes to reach the drummer’s ear). So, it doesn’t make much sense to go with the inferior onboard sound chip of your computer, poor audio driver emulations (like Asio4All) and low quality/unsuitable headphones or headphones connected to poor headphone units/amps. And it also makes no sense […]