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Yes sure, I am aware that a new library would be needed. Maybe a derivate of the new EZD2 library, or even better a new SD3 ;-).
It is difficult to get detailed information on the existing libraries – I recently bought the C&V SDX and then realized, that there is no positional sensing for snare! Very disappointed. Also mute tail articulations are missing, like in most SDX libraries. These small features make a difference to me, as I am an e-drummer.
So why not clean up SD and release new libraries loaded with all and new features to support the possibilities of v-drums midi? I know I am asking much, but this would be absolutely great and outstanding!
Regarding positional sensing on snare: I would like 3 zones at least, instead of center and edge only.

Best regards,
Peter

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For just low latency you could try the internal iMac audio with AU Lab or MainStage 2 as host. On my C2D MacBook Pro I can get a 32 samples setting this way.
A very fast MIDI interface is the Terrasoniq Midi One cable (GM5 chip).
For quality and speed go for the RME Babyface.

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Why doesn´t solo allow 32 samples settings? If it would I´d go back to solo, now I am using MainStage @ 32 samples with SD2…

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Hm, maybe I have to go into this again. Different Libraries have different features – EZX in SD2 have different hi hats and snares, some SDXs have positional sensing on snare, some not. Some have tom rim sounds. Sometimes I use x-drums for one or two extra toms. I mix parts from different libraries using x-drums. I want to keep special velocity setting, envelopes and get rid of unused articulations. Using a preset for the whole kit messed things up. I ended up making midi presets for different part types, i.e. EZ snare, SD pos. snare, SD non pos. snare, etc. and applied them individually. Then assigning x-drum mics, eventually correcting note mapping or adding an envelope preset. Do you have a suggestion how this process can be simplyfied?
Just an idea: having a kind of predefined slots where you can drag the instruments into. These slots could have check boxes “EZ, pos., non pos.” when neccessary, or apply the “flavour” automatically…

Regards,
Peter

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Hello Davoe,
 
you will get the full range HH with TD-8. You only need to map Open and Closed Bow, Open and Closed Edge + the Pedal. The range is controlled by CC4 messages.
What pedal are you using? I bought a 2nd hand FD-7 that gives me better range control than my previously used FD-8.
It works quite good, but I am still trying to optimize the response playing with velocity ctrl in s2.1…
Have you got s2 now? What is your experience?
 
Regards,
Peter

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