Trigger to MIDI Converter module
It can be used with many varieties of Edrum kits/pads/cymbals to produce MIDI signals
which can be fed to a computer with drum sampling software : BFD, Toontrack DFH, ...
to produce wide variety of drum sounds or it can be connected to a drum sampler machine.
Or you can use this module to add more inputs to your commercial eDrum module ...
It can be compared with Roland TMC-6 but with more inputs and more capabilities.
This is a DIY project and uses widely available and very inexpensive components.
MegaDrum gives you flexibility in what modules you want to build and what components to use.
Here are the main features of the MegaDrum drum trigger that make it different from other drum triggers :
- True 32 triggers inputs.
- Full USB2 plug'n play.
- MIDI In and Out/Through DIN connector.
- 2*16 LCD screen.
- Keyboard.
- New All In One PCB v2.7, for an easy build and high integration !
- Atmel Atmega based for module brain (Atmega32, Atmega324 or Atmega644) Up to 20 MIPS !
- Microchip 18F2550 based for true USB2 MIDI device.
- Programming is done via a simple cable (ICSP). No need for an expensive programmer.
- USB powered. No need for a separate power supply.
- Potentiometers free design. You don't need pots at all and this saves quite some money.
- 9 levels input gain set individually for each channel.
- Supports Dual Zone Piezo-Switch pads AND Dual Zone Piezo-Piezo pads.
- SysEx support !! MegaDrum can be controlled from a computer.
- Can save 4 configs and 13 Drum Maps.
- Individual midi channel, dual/single pad, auto/manual sensitivity and curve settings for every channel.
- CC Choke support on every Dual Zone piezo/switch pad.
- And much more ...
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