BFD2, Alesis Trigger IO, RET E-Drums - VPT Walkthrough 4

Here's the last in the BFD2 tutorial session of Virtual Percussion Technology with BFD2 drum software, the Alesis Trigger iO, RET Percussion electronic drums, the PreSonus FireBox studio sound card interface, on my laptop computer.

Sure, I'm not the best drum solo artist in the world, but hopefully I'm showing you what's possible with VPT.

NOTE: the tom samples here have been sampled and recorded in a "Small Rock Room".

Please enjoy, and leave comments!

-mikey

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[costawustl]

Hey Mikey, first of all thnx a lot for all the videos. I dig'em. I had a quick question about the ALESIS IO. It has 10 inputs, so does that mean a dual zone drum takes 2 inputs?

[MikeyVPT]

Thanks! No, the dual zone drums/cymbals only use 1 stereo cable which sends both zones to the trigger IO... cool, eh?

-mikey

PS - Have you visited VirtualPercussionOutlet(.com)? We have a ton of information and great products to offer! Let me know what you think, 'cause it's a new site!

[JAMESHETHFIELD]

Hi Mikey, what about surge cymbals. can i hit them so hard? i play very hard, could the cymbal get break? i want to know if they are resistant. Thank you Mikey.

[MikeyVPT]

If you visit my site at VirtualPercussionOutlet(.com) you could check out other videos and more information.

But, yes, you can hit them really hard! I mostly use the original Smartrigger cymbals, which are the exact same material. They work and feel great!

-mikey

[bigtallgoof]

Does BFD2 allow you to trigger your own sounds? LIke if i sampled a horn hit or something.

[MikeyVPT]

Yes, actually. You can import your own sounds and trigger them just like you think.

Thanks!

-mikey

[healsound]

man, i wish i could find a video on V-drums going through BFD, that actually has a GOOD DRUMMER!!!

[fingerfootmusic]

Nice video Mikey! Just added you to my favorites.

I'm with you brother...VPT is coming into its own and is all about the future. I'll be shooting a video for Moog and Yamaha soon. I'll keep you posted!

John

[xwhenyouweregone]

Mikey,

I'm having a problem with my Trigger I/O and Roland CY-8 cymbals. I'm getting no response from the cymbals when hitting them however the choke switch works. Both of which are running into ride and crash inputs on the Trigger I/O. I also have a Roland FD-7 for my hihat pedal and I also have problems with that as well. All of which are using stereo cables, should I try switching over to mono? You also stated in an early video that all inputs are dual trigger. I don't believe this is so.

[healsound]

@SamLeChiq Is this the first time you ever read YouTube comments? I got my opinion, and im entitled to it. Freedom of speech baby! If the guy who posted the video had a problem with it, he would have took my comment down. Apparently, I am the highest voted comment on this video! 11 other people agreed with me. (at the type of typing this) BTW, i dont go around randomly talking shit about people on here... I got better things to do... like practicing drums!!

[RaygunShaun]

@imahoebro What? These are digital drums; they can't be mic'd. The drums are triggering sounds from BFD2, which is the drum software running on the computer at the top left of the screen.

[SamLeChiq]

@healsound Seriously man...Have SOME RESPECT!! The guy's doing many people a favour by explaining and running through a system that you'd have to go through a LOT of research on the net to set up a similar -type system.....so just say "Thanks" to the guy , enjoy the video and buy yourself some manners.com!!...Also, the guy's pretty good, and i bet any money his attitude will get him further in the music industry then smartasses who think only superior musicians make it in music [HUGE Fallacy].

[imahoebro]

i'm confused are your drums mic'd and running through a drum interface through your computer where you uploaded this file to youtube?

if you would message me back it would be much appreciated. Thanks

[poxcr]

Hello Mikey, I see that you're using an Alesis Trigger I/O and I have a few questions.

Other than dual trigger drums, what are the requirements for using position sensing on the snare and toms? I need to be able to do rimshots and have a full set of sounds from edge to center for my snare and toms.

Also I would like to have chokeable cymbals and hopefully a 3 zone ride and hihat.

Is this all possible with the Alesis I/O?

Thanks!

[PestVic]

hey man do you know if this would be good for metal? like keep up with speed metal drumming on the kick? thanks

[shanzmp]

Hey Mikey,

I noticed your using Cubase too. If I record my RET set how much control will I have with the volume of each drum peace? Or is it all going to go into one track?

[semiLivedj]

Do you have any sugestions on using the I/O with a set of roland TD-4"s,Hook up sugestions,anything would be helpful.Thanks

[KvN140]

Hey Mikey, can i put alesis i/o to my alesis dm5 and connect it to my laptop and use bfd2? what is the diffrence of mono cable and stereo cable?