DigitalDrummer

3 weeks ago | digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz

Akhil C S, a software developer and music producer, has launched a free online tool designed to solve a common and often frustrating problem faced by electronic drummers and producers: remapping MIDI drum files between different virtual drum instruments. The web app, OnlineMidiRemap.com, allows users to easily convert MIDI drum parts created in one drum library to match the mapping of another — a process that typically requires tedious manual editing or the use of expensive commercial software.

3 weeks ago | digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz

Electronic drum kits are built to withstand hours of playing — but like any instrument, they require regular maintenance to keep them performing at their best. Whether you’re gigging regularly or drumming at home, here are some crucial tasks every e-drummer should include in their maintenance routine. Check (and replace) worn foam conesThe foam cones or columns under the mesh head on pads are key to translating your playing dynamics into MIDI signals.

1 month ago | digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz

A virtual collaboration is helping bring a 25-year-old drum module into the 21st century. Three software tinkerers, collectively calling themselves Team ddrum4ui, recently unveiled an app that breathes new life into the iconic ddrum4 drum module by enabling editing of factory sound files and adding new audio samples to the brain and with some other features. Before examining the advances, it’s worth looking back at the history of the drum brain which is still sought after today.

1 month ago | digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz

Dave Plumb from Manchester in the UK shows off his kit. Dave’s kit: Roland VAD 503Roland TD-27 moduleddrum DDTi interfaceYamaha DTX Multi 12 DTXplorer moduleAdditional drums: Three PD-85 toms; 8”, 12”, 14” A2E tomsAdditional cymbals: Lemon and Roland Dave’s story:I started playing the drums at 13 years old when I discovered prog rock. The bands I listened to and which influenced me were Rush, Genesis and The Doors.

1 month ago | digitaldrummermag.com | Allan Leibowitz

If there’s been one criticism of DWe Drums, it’s been the acoustic noise of the metal cymbals. Now, DW is addressing this by offering the kits paired with Roland’s V-Cymbal pads. At the heart of the new offering is Roland’s DrumLink system which brings wireless trigger support to Roland analogue cymbals, drum pads and triggers.