The directions for connecting the DrumX to an external sequencer
don't seem to take into account the type of cable that the DrumX
uses, so Loopback is probably the best (/only) way of doing that. It
may be that the accessories were never released; I checked the
website from their email address and it seems all they make are baby
toys.
S
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "jesper" <jesper@e...> wrote:
>
> So then you CAN use it to record midi messages... funny... Well, if
I find
> one cheap it could be worth checking.
>
> Thanks for this enlightening and funny text!
>
> electronically yours, jesper
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "scott_casiotone" <curses_audio_laboratories@y...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:56 AM
> Subject: [Simmons Drums] DrumX - from the help file
>
>
> >> > Linking to Internal/External Sequencers
> >
> >
> > This version of the DrumX PC software does not allow you to
directly
> > link to a sequencer which is running on the same computer as your
> > DrumX.
> > However, we intend to include this facility in a future upgrade in
> > the form of DrumX Professional.
> > For the time being though, if you have another computer, or a
> > dedicated hardware sequencer, it is possible to link the PC which
is
> > running KitBuilder to your external sequencer.
> > To do this, connect your DrumX drumkit to your external
sequencer's
> > MIDI in socket with a standard 5 pin din MIDI lead.
> >
> > Connect your external sequencer's MIDI out socket to the MIDI in
> > socket of your PC (currently being used by your DrumX).
> > Direct the MIDI output of KitBuilder to your soundcard as before.
> > Ensure that your sequencer has MIDI thru enabled.
> > You can now record what you play in your external sequencer. When
you
> > play it back, it will play your soundcard on your PC via
KitBuilder,
> > so you can see the lights flashing etc.
> >
> > Alternatively, there is a piece of software available
called "HUBIS
> > LOOPBACK" which can be freely downloaded from the internet.
> > This will allow you to record your playing into a sequencer which
is
> > running on the same computer as your DrumX.
> > See the documentation that comes with this software for further
> > details.
> > Hubi's Loopback software can be found at various sites on the
> > Internet. Simply perform a search using "Hubi's Loopback" as the
> > keyword.
> >
> >
> >
> >