[dschrammie]

Yep Juicy, I’ve thought about those points as well. The main ones are points A and C, with my concern of course being “what if my computer dies?” Quick jams or playing live are non-issues for me…I don’t jam with anyone and I don’t play out live. But valid points none the less.

The problem that I have with using the TD-10 as my MIDI interface is that it is limited by its inputs…mainly, the type of inputs. The only input on the TD-10 that recognizes a piezo/piezo is the snare. All of the other inputs require a Keith Raper circuit in order for me to use my DIY toms which have piezos for both the head and the rim. I made a few circuits as needed so I could use a bunch of different single zone cymbal pads, but I don’t really have any desire to make more of them and have to mount them within the toms. The other limit with the TD-10 is that rims are not separately adjustable from their corresponding “head” inputs…so if I change the sensitivity, or threshold, or crosstalk, (etc.) of the head then it has the same effect on the rim. Granted, if I upgraded to a TD-20 then I’d have all that available, but I don’t have that kind of money…and even if I did, my wife probably would freak. I’m having a hard enough time convincing her that getting a Megadrum and Superior 2 is an even swap if I sell the TD-10!

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[dschrammie]

John –
Thank you very much for the reply, I do appreciate it.
From what I’ve been reading over at the Megadrum site, and from correspondence with the guy who created it, it sounds like Megadrum should handle it just fine (though I have been told that the Roland modules are quite good as MIDI trigger interfaces…it just seems silly to have a whole module simply to be a MIDI interface).
I do have one other question and that’s regarding the expansion packs. The Toontrack site lists a bunch of EZX products, like Latin Percussion and Twisted Kit, all under the EZ Line of products and and only kits like Music City, C&V, Metal Foundry, and New York Studios under the Superior Line. Based on this I was under the impression that products under the EZ Line could only be used with EZ Drummer and products under the Superior Line could only be used with Superior 2. Is that incorrect? Can I use EZX products with Superior 2.0?
Thanks again John!

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[dschrammie]

Shoot. A whole bunch of views but no replies/answers. I’d hoped one of the Toontrack fellas might see this and give a quick answer.
I know I know…I’m new and only just posted the question 3 days ago. I am, admittedly, impatient and had just hoped that I could find an answer so I could go ahead with either purchasing Superior 2.0 or stick with what I have.
Waa. poor me.

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