Use SD3 to record drums directly into Pro Tools from an Electronic Kit

[Allan]

Hi,

Could someone please give me some advice on how to set up SD3 in Pro Tools so that I can play my e-kit “directly” (not programmed grooves) into the DAW (as multi-channel tracks)?

I am new to Pro Tools and do not know how to “link” the E-kit as an instrument so that it plays directly from my kit.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

I understand that there might have been a thread previously on here on this topic but I have not found it.

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[John]

Hi,

I would first create 1 Stereo Instrument Track for the plug-in itself and the first Stereo output (1+2) of the plug-in. Next I would create as many Aux Tracks as you need separate outputs; as this would vary with library kit, there’s no right or wrong.
The advantage with using Pro Tools is that even though the plug-in has got 16 Stereo outputs, you can split them if you wish to have some instrument microphones as Mono in the PT Mixer but I digress, that’s not the first thing to worry about.

Next step would be checking that you get MIDI in to the plug-in in Pro Tools and depending on PT version, you may have to record-arm the Instrument Track to hear and see MIDI reaching the plug-in. When that works, you click the small “hamburger” menu in the lower right corner of the SD3 plug-in to open the MIDI In/E-drums Settings.
Click the ‘Use Preset’ button to enable presets and scroll to find your kit’s module preset. When selected, your kit (at least most of it) should map correctly.

I attach a Pro Tools Session template I made a few years ago, it should give you an idea of the above setup.

BR,
John

John Rammelt - Toontrack
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[Allan]

John,

You are a star!

 

I just need that little help to get me through the door.

 

Many thanks for you help here!

 

A

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