V-Drums to PC/Recording

[Rhyth]

Hi, I need to get my TD-12 V-drums into my PC and was wondering upon a easy and effective way to do this. I have Cubase sx3 which I think will be the appropriate software to record and manipulate my work, what do you think, is there any other software better suited to these tasks you can recommend?

I currently only have a Creative Audigy 2ZS which doesnt have any MIDI interfaces so I assume I'll need a new Audio card with the appropriate inputs? such as this http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=423096 ? Is there any card or external box you guys can recommend?

Could anyone with experiance in the area of connecting V-drums to pc help me? I really appreciate any help you guys can offer.

Cheers R. ;D

[unrealrocks]

If your starting out CubaseSX3 will be a bit of a nightmare to you as it's pretty complex. Maybe try one of the lower versions with cut down features

It depends how you want to record your V Drums, if you want the actual audio you can simply feed a stereo pair from the 'drum brain' (Aux out) into the line in of your Audigy. If you want MIDI buy a 5 pin DIN to game port cable which will allow you to record a MIDI sequence from your V Drum pads.

I have once or twice recorded the V Drums and mixed into other tracks, and I was very impressed how good it actually sounds - the only issue is sometimes (like with most synth/sampled drums) they don't sit very well in a mix, especially if its been done basically and doesn't sound great.

[Rhyth]

Thanks mate thats given me some of the info I needed.

I did want the MIDI input, although even if i did run a aux out from the td-12 module with a cable that is 1/4" on one end and 1/8" on the other, I could use the wav/mp3 track as a sample in cubase?

If I get a PCI MIDI interface card will the sound still go through the Audigy 2ZS?

Cheers Rhyth

[mart_haj86]

just out of interest, what sort of music are you looking into making?, will you be recording vocals, or any other external instruments if so i would reccomend changing the soundcard to something with more inputs in possibly?..

[Rhyth]

just out of interest, what sort of music are you looking into making?, will you be recording vocals, or any other external instruments if so i would reccomend changing the soundcard to something with more inputs in possibly?..

Yes I will be recording Vox and Guitars etc. I'm kind of a G love sound meets Jo Jo Mayer (lol I wish) with Nerve ( live drum and bass )

[unreal]

Originally Posted by unrealrocks

If you want MIDI buy a 5 pin DIN to game port cable which will allow you to record a MIDI sequence from your V Drum pads.

Yeah I was about so say, thats the method of MIDI input I use with my PC. Never thought that elderly joystick port would come in handy!

[Rhyth]

heh I dont have an elderly joystick port Not to worry a PCI card it is.

[mart_haj86]

tbh a soundcard with more inputs would be a great idea for you if you are planning to record simultaneuosly,, dont get me wrong the audigy will be a great card to begin with but for future referance I feel it would benefit you, it might be worthwhile checking www.inta-audio.co.uk, I have had various dealings with them in the past and they have always pointed me in the right direction, they provide all the gear for this artist and hes starting to go far!... www.jaycox.co.uk

[Rhyth]

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...1814-main.html Mmmmmmm

[mart_haj86]

m-audio are great aswell as, EMU, there are far more expensive cards e.g. Mackie and Motu, but you need to rob a bank.

[BlackDwarf]

I've got an X-Fi Platinum for sale

The front bay has loads of ports, including midi. I haven't stuck my v-drums into it, but it was great for recording my bass.

[Rhyth]

Why are you selling and how much Blackdwarf?

Can I not get a front bay addon for the Audigy 2ZS.....life just isnt that simple is it

[BlackDwarf]

I'm selling cos I no longer own a PC

Its the retail version with the remote and everything.

They're £117 new from scan... £90 inc RSMD?

[Rhyth]

I will certainly consider that BD as I'd also find the remote handy too for mp3 and dvd playback.

I found these which seem to be priced relatively fairly
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=332488
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=157223
The former of which would let me run in 4 live instruments to Cubase SX3 simultaniously?

[unreal]

Would you consider a swap with an X-Fi Xtreme Music please please please please please please please please please please please please please please BlackDwarf? I could so do with a front MIDI port and some extra audio ports like for my headphones...

[mart_haj86]

To be perfectly honest i wouldnt consider any of creatives commercial soundcards (unless its an E-mu) serious music production cards. There great for starting out, but for extremely low latency, better pre-amps and higher head room the maudio's, terratec producers, emus etc are the way to go. The only problem is support in games 5.1 support, dolby, dts etc.