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Audiofront eDrumin Series User Manual

Audiofront eDrumin Series
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USER MANUAL
Version 1.3.1

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Audiofront eDrumin Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
TypeMIDI interface
ConnectivityUSB
OutputsMIDI via USB
PowerUSB powered

Summary

Features at a Glance

Hardware and Connections Overview

DC Power Connector

Explains powering the device using a USB charger or DC power jack, noting BOSS style jack with negative center pin.

Supported Devices

Supported Pads

Lists various e-drum pads from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, etc., supported by the eDRUMin.

Supported Hihat Controllers

Details hihat controller input supporting Roland/Yamaha, expression pedals, sustain pedals, and footswitches.

Attaching the Drum Stand Clip

Getting Started

Installing the Control Application

Information on downloading the Control Application for Windows, macOS, and iOS from Audiofront.

Enabling eDRUMin in MIDI Applications

Guide on enabling eDRUMin input in various MIDI applications with screenshots for setup.

Connecting and Configuring Drum Pads

Connecting Drum Pads

Instructions for connecting drum pads using TRS connectors and the correct procedure for swapping pads.

Loading Presets

How to load presets for drum pads using the Preset Manager icon and filters by brand and type.

Changing Note Assignments

Explains default note assignments and how to change them using the Note Panel or Load from Drum Map.

Manual Trigger Settings

Setting the Pad Type

Details how to select the correct pad type for proper electronic wiring and note/control availability.

Adjusting Basic Scan Settings

Explains the default transient scan settings and the need to adjust them for optimal pad performance.

The Control Application Interface

The Input Selector

Describes the topmost part of the application for selecting the device and input for editing.

Control Application Navigation

Sidebar Overview

Provides quick access to settings pages and useful functions like Trigger Editor and Pedal Editor.

Trigger Editor

Details the controls for adjusting trigger settings for the device's four inputs.

Pedal Editor

Allows adjustments to the pedal input on the back of the device.

Pad and Input Configuration

Input Mode Settings

Explains how each input can function as stereo, mono, or dual mono, with stereo as the default.

Pad Type Selection

Determines how the input jack is wired electronically and the available notes/controls.

Wiring Toggle and Reset

Toggles between Roland/Yamaha wiring and resets input settings to factory defaults.

Calibrate Mode Activation

Allows basic scan settings for pads by hitting them, with more info on the next page.

Calibrating Trigger Settings

Calibrating Piezo Pads and Triggers

Step-by-step guide to calibrating gain, HOLD, and SCALER for dual piezo pads.

Calibrating Cymbals

Instructions for calibrating gain and SCALERS for cymbals by hitting bow, edge, and bell.

Transient Scanning Controls Explained

Gain and Thresh Settings

Master gain and minimum amplitude for scanning transients, affecting velocity and trigger accuracy.

Scan, Hold, and Decay Controls

Adjusting scan time, hold duration, and decay to optimize transient capture and reduce latency.

Crosstalk Management

Crosstalk Cancellation

Prevents vibrations from adjacent pads triggering unintended notes by adjusting the crosstalk control.

Articulation Scalers

Adjusts velocity for articulations based on piezo amplitude and scaler values.

Advanced Sense Controls

Rimshot Range and Hotspot Suppression

Fine-tunes rimshot detection and suppresses piezo sensitivity for pads with center mounted piezos.

Edge Sense

Detects a second articulation for single piezo pads, adding a second 'Note' in the Note Panel.

Bell Sense for Cymbals

Supported Cymbals

Lists supported Roland cymbals for Bell Sense and how to request support for others.

Positional Sensing Configuration

Adjusting Positional Range Controls

Explains how to adjust Min Range for the center region and Max Range for off-center/edge portions.

Note Assignments and Banks

Working With Banks

Describes the four banks per input to save different sets of note assignments.

Assigning MIDI Notes and Choking

How to input MIDI notes, use Drum Map, and configure cymbal choking via notes or aftertouch.

Using Drum Maps and Velocity Curves

Load Notes from a Drum Map

How to assign notes for all articulations using pre-made drum maps for various software.

Response Curves

Uses Cubic Bezier curves to remap velocity for natural drum dynamics, especially for mesh heads.

Preset Management

Finding and Loading Presets

Guides on filtering presets by brand/type and loading them to configure pad settings.

Settings Loaded by Preset Type

Explains which settings are applied when loading factory vs. user presets.

Custom User Presets

Creating and Managing User Presets

Steps to create, update, export, edit metadata, delete, and import user presets.

Pedal Input Configuration

Pedal Type and Sensing

Explains pedal functions based on type and how Pedal Sensing automatically configures the input.

Pedal Reset

Resets all pedal input settings to their factory defaults.

Hihat and Expression Pedal Setup

Calibrating Your Pedal

Guide to calibrating pedals by moving them through their full range to set response.

Pedal Modes

Explains that pedals default to Hihat Mode and how to change to other modes like Basic, Drums, CC.

Hihat Mode Operation

Linking Inputs for Hihats

Importance of linking hihat pedal and cymbal trigger inputs for optimal performance.

Triggering Modes

Explains 'pedal' and 'impact' methods for processing velocity-sensitive notes from hihat control.

Pedal MIDI Settings and Dynamics

Responsiveness of Closed Hihat Notes and Splashes

Details controls like Gain, Travel, xTalk, Min, and Splash Sensitivity for hihat responsiveness.

Dynamics of Hihat Position CC

Controls like Thresh, Scaler, Expression Curve, and MIN adjust hihat openness dynamics.

Advanced Hihat Options

Hihat Setup in Virtual Instruments

Assigning Hihat Pad Notes

How to set 'BOW' and 'EDGE' articulations to match drum sampler/module settings.

Assigning Pedal and Splash Notes

Assigning notes via Pedal Editor and ensuring CC 4 is sent for hihat controller.

Software-Specific Hihat Setup

Setting up Hihat in BFD3

Guide to configuring hihats in BFD3 using its learn feature or manual input.

Setting up Hihat in Superior Drummer 3

Guide to selecting presets and assigning articulations for hihats in Superior Drummer 3.

Addictive Drums Hihat Configuration

Setting up Hihat in Addictive Drums

How to map hihat articulations in Addictive Drums using the drum map feature.

Pedal and Footswitch Configuration

Sustain Pedals and Footswitches

How sustain pedals/footswitches are configured to change Note Banks by default.

Pedal Modes

Explains that pedals can be used for Bank Changes or other MIDI messages via MODE button.

Bank Change Management

Bank Change Logic

Describes three ways to change banks: Selected input, Single input, or All inputs.

Bank Select Range

Controls Min and Max to specify the range of banks to use, with wrapping functionality.

Firmware and Device Settings

Updating Firmware

How to update the eDRUMin firmware using the Control Application.

Changing Device Colors

How to change the device color to rename its MIDI port and avoid confusion with multiple units.

iOS Control Application Usage

Connecting to the iOS App

How the iOS app communicates via camera connection kit or Network MIDI.

Network MIDI Setup

Remotely controlling eDRUMin devices via local network using Audio MIDI Setup.

Power Management in iOS

eDRUMin 10 Connectivity

USB Host Port and MIDI Ports

Details the USB Host port and full-size MIDI DIN port for connecting other gear.

MIDI Message Flow

Explains how MIDI messages from connected devices are processed and forwarded by the eDRUMin 10.

Multi-Device Operation and Crosstalk

Connecting Multiple eDRUMin Devices

How to connect multiple eDRUMin devices to a computer via separate USB ports.

Managing Crosstalk Between Devices

Strategies to avoid crosstalk when connecting multiple eDRUMin devices, including physical isolation and MIDI routing.

Hihat Stand Setup and Calibration

Adjusting Cymbal Knob and Hihat Clutch

Adjusting cymbal knob for pressure sensitivity and hihat clutch height for optimal performance.

Calibrating the Hihat

Calibrating the hihat within the control application by pressing the pedal and adjusting for zero position.

MIDI Bank Control

Input Selection for Bank Changes

How to send bank changes to individual, selected, or all inputs using MIDI Channel.

Program Change Operations

How Program Change message values select, increment, or decrement banks.

Workflow Tips for Audiofront Controls

General Workflow Tips

General tips for improving workflow, like using SHIFT, mouse wheel, and double-clicking defaults.

Note Control Adjustments

Ways to change note control values, including dragging, increment/decrement arrows, and double-clicking.

Drum Pad Wiring Diagrams

Pedal Input Wiring Diagrams

MIDI Implementation Chart

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