I've used my SDS8 pads with a Roland PM16 pad to MIDI converter; worked fine. I
guess you'll need to make up socket converters for the Cannons on SDSV pads.
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "neilvoss" <voss@...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking at picking up an SDSV kit/brain but would also like to be
> able to trigger MIDI based sounds with the pads (probably samples or
> routing into a laptop to control a VSTi or emulated synthesis).
>
> Is it possible to use these pads as conventional triggers with other
> audio hardware like, for example, the recent or new alesis converters?
>
> I've spotted older simmons-made trigger-to-midi converters on ebay,
> but I assume if it works on any sort of standard it would be better to
> just get a newer/smaller piece of kit...
>
> Thanks and sorry if this is a redundant topic!
> - Neil
>