You hit “calibrate” and strike the pad a few times, and you can then start fine-tuning the usual parameters – threshold, scan time, gain and velocity curve, as well as for hold and decay. You start by hitting the pad or cymbal, which automatically selects the input on the app, and then you choose the pad type – either from some generic attributes (mesh, dual-piezo, centre-mounted) or from a wide selection of common presets. Then, it’s a matter of configuring and calibrating each input. To configure the interface, you will need to connect it via USB to a computer or tablet and fire up the Control Application. And, as we explain, you can slip inputs into two without special cables – and without losing rim triggering on either one. You can plug in a bunch of dual-zone or three-zone pads and cymbals from any manufacturer and you can even choose between connecting Roland cymbals using one or two cables. This eDRUMin has 10 stereo inputs, but it’s not limited to 10 triggers. The first step is connecting the pads or cymbals to the interface using ¼” TRS cables.
Unlike the original 3D-printed enclosure, the eDRUMin 10 is encased in a robust metal housing with 10 stereo inputs on one side, and two pedal inputs, MIDI jacks and a power socket on the other.Īgain, the real power of eDRUMin lies in the free companion interface, available for Windows, Mac OS and iOS. The eDRUMin package consists of an interface “box” and an attachment strap that allows you to mount it on a cymbal stand. While the first model was widely welcomed, the common complaint was the limited number of inputs, and even though the software supports more than one eDRUMin box, there was clearly demand for a more comprehensive offering. The initial device was pitched as an alternative to the ageing TMIs on the market, and the big differentiator is the companion Control Application. IT’S BEEN MORE than a year since eDRUMin entered the market with a compact, four-input e-drum to MIDI interface. EDRUMin 10 was voted accessory of the year in the recent digitalDrummer Readers’ Choice awards, so we put it to the test.