How can I use a VST in a drum rack, AND map or transpose notes?
I've just got a Push and would like to use it with EZDrummer, which unfortunately, doesn't allow you to remap MIDI layouts (e.g. move C1 -> D1).
If I load a drum rack onto a MIDI channel, then drag EZDrummer VST to C-2, I can then set EZDrummer to receive all MIDI notes which allows me to play in beats. However, I'm not a big fan of their note mappings, and I would prefer to group drums together (e.g. all snare hits together etc).
If I add a chain, I can set Receive and Play note numbers, but they don't seem to have any effect after setting the VST to globally receive all notes.
Is there any other way to do this, short of just sticking with the mapping they use, and using Chains to color the pads to at least give me a fighting chance at remembering where hits are? The only other solution I've found is to add an instance to each individual pad, and then use the IO to transpose each pad individually. Obviously this isn't ideal as it results in loads of instances of the plugin.
Posted Mar 1, 2020, 7:00 PM UTC
Not sure if this helpful but when I use addictive drummer with my push I do this. Create a midi track, Make an instrument rack, Place a drum rack in one chain and ezdrummer in another.
The push should default to drum rack view. You can then change the midi io within the drum rack to change which pads play which note therefore allowing you to group various things together.
If that doesn't work or you have any questions let me know and I'll see if I can recreate it as this is off the top of my head and I'm not at my computer rn
Nice I’ll give this a go tonight, thank you. I found a guide on YouTube which allowed me to do what I want but it involved a lot of setup (external instrument for each pad, to do the mapping) so if I can avoid it I’d like to.
Hey there, classic looking online for a solution and being on the verge of finding it. Did you ever figure this out? Trying to solve with EZ drummer, but every explanation I've seen seems overly complicated or not doable. Let me know if you get the chance and I hope all is well!
Yes I did. The external instrument plugin was the way to go I think. Once I’m back at my computer I can send you my template but honestly it wasn’t that bad to make.