Alesis Sample Rack & EZ Drummer 2

[Dave Middleton]

Hi All

I’m having problems with EZ Drummer crashing or resetting my Alesis Sample Rack.
I connect the Alesis Sample rack via usb to my laptop (8G memory and Quad-core Processor) everything talks and looks good. I set up the correct midi-notes in relation to the software and everything works. After about 10 – 15 mins of playing suddenly the software stops working and isn’t seeing the midi from the Sample Rack and the connection is broken. I close EZ Drummer remove the usb, reconnect and restart EZ Drummer and it all works again?

My drum kit is using internal triggers from Tiggera which are a good quality and work ok with the Alesis module when playing without EZ Drummer.

The problem only seems to happen when I hook up via usb. The settings are all setup in the E drums setting and I’ve tried other setting experiencing the same problem over and over again? Could this be a software problem?

Is anyone having the same issues?

Can anyone help me please or advise?

Thanks

Dave

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[John]

Hi,

from your account history, it doesn’t seem like you have downloaded the EZdrummer 2.1.1 update, which is a good start.
I can see you have downloaded Toontrack solo, which is more intended for EZdrummer 1 and Superior 2 users.
Please use EZdrummer 2’s own standalone application.
Is the Alesis Sample Rack Firmware updated?
Which OS are you using?

John Rammelt - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Dave Middleton]

Hi John

Thanks for coming back to me.
I’m currently running Windows 10, and I have updated the EZ Drummer 2 to 2.1.1. The Alesis Sample Rack is also the latest firmware update and these were done when I very first installed and set up. Windows 10 has also been updated along with drivers. I am also using Asio 4 All drivers to deal with any latencey issues first experienced.
I have tried altering various settings to see if it makes any difference, but no luck. The EZ Drummer 2 just stops dead with no warning, I check all the settings and everything is fine. I pull the usb and restart EZD 2 and everything works again. It’s very puzzling as well as frustrating when trying to rehearse.

I have also tried plugging my Alesis USB Mixing Desk and routing the sound through that but the problem continues. I tried this as I thought I would rule out any issues with the sound card and software.

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