[Frank]

Yeah, this happens to me too all the time. The only dependable way I have found to save my mapping is by saving the SD2 as a file in my DAW. For example, I use Ableton, so I will set up my mapping in SD2 for a particular kit and sound, and I will save that file IN ABLETON. Then, when i want to retrieve it, I will open up Ableton and retrieve that file, and Ableton will pull up my drum kit with all the mapping that I saved. Mapping can also be saved in the mapping window of SD2, but in my experience it is not as dependable as the method I describe above.

[Frank]

Hi John! Thanks for your response!
I use SD in both solo and with Ableton, and I have the same problem with both formats. I’m beginning to think it’s a driver compatibility issue…? Strange things are happening…I do understand about not using the midi controller type–I just use the MIDI presets. But when I open SD, and choose Roland e-drums, the mapping will change…like it’s different then it was the last time I opened it. For a while (2 or 3 days) it recognized that I had an Auxiliary slaved as a HH, and when I hit that pad, it triggered the HH. So, both the HH and the slave triggered the same instrument. But now, it won’t. I don’t know why. I did upgrade the driver for the TD-30 module. As of right now, it’s not doubling anything…so it doesn’t recognize my second HH, but it doesn’t seem to be causing the same issues with the ride and aux either. If I can ask, how can I save my settings and mappings? I have tried every obvious way to “save” things, and yet when I pull them up, they are not the same. Are the save settings for mapping associated in any way with the save settings for projects? Should the two be, or are they coordinated in some way? The software is so deep, I’m worried I’m missing something. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to re-setup, so it’s not the end of the world. If none of this sounds normal, perhaps it is a hardware issue…

Thanks for your time.
Frank

Edit; I’m coming to realize that settings on the module that apparently apply to it’s own sound engine….actually modify midi output also….which affects SD.

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