Why is drum module X ...

[gastric]

You're missing the entire point of this thread. This isn't a "toot your horn about how great MegaDrum is" thread. Dmitri asked "Why is drum module X better than MegaDrum?" Clearly Dmitri wants to know how he can further improve MegaDrum. So tell him.

As a potential MegaDrum user I'm saying it could be SIGNIFICANTLY improved and would greatly increase the user base if it was available as a pre-built unit. Create a completed 1/2 rack 22 input unit and sell it for $149 shipped to the US. BAM! Now it's directly competing with the Alesis Trigger IO, though you still don't have the recognizable brand name. But you'd be beating it out on inputs.

I think Synthex is moving down the right path with his all-in-one kits. But they're still not COMPLETE kits. The user is still left to source other parts, jacks, chassis, etc. A mid-point might be to sell a completely sourced kit that comes with EVERYTHING. Then the user simply has to assemble and solder. But not print boards, spend time locating companies to buy parts from, etc.

Obviously for those that want to do it all themselves there's the board prints and knowledge readily available here. And those users would likely save money sourcing everything themselves.

This same scenario is true for e-drum triggers. You can buy the piezo, foam, double-sided sticky tape, etc. yourself. Build a jig to get a nice cone. Bam you're banging out cones for a couple bucks each. But it doesn't stop handfuls of people from buying pre-made cones, including from DYI users just building them and reselling them. Some people simply don't want, can't, don't want the hassle of, (insert reason here) to build it themselves.

[slayer666]

I know one thing that would be cool.
How about a update checker tool. A small app that connects to the website and compares the existing firmware in the MD to the one on the site.
The app shall automatically make a backup of the settings before flashing.

MD's equivalent of Line 6 Monkey.

[elrules]

What would be really cool is a Megadrum controller app.

[dmitri]

I know one thing that would be cool.
How about a update checker tool. A small app that connects to the website and compares the existing firmware in the MD to the one on the site.
The app shall automatically make a backup of the settings before flashing.

MD's equivalent of Line 6 Monkey.

Wow! Aren't you afraid of viruses on MegaDrum?:)

[slayer666]

I know one thing that would be cool.
How about a update checker tool. A small app that connects to the website and compares the existing firmware in the MD to the one on the site.
The app shall automatically make a backup of the settings before flashing.

MD's equivalent of Line 6 Monkey.

Wow! Aren't you afraid of viruses on MegaDrum?:)

Nope, I've never had any viruses in my Line 6 equipment.

[gastric]

I do think both of those software-based suggestions are excellent. I personally prefer to use host software to control my rack equipment VS sitting there pressing buttons and looking at tiny, tiny LED/LCDs.

[Synthex]

A volunteer to develop the Megadrum controller software ?

[slayer666]

A volunteer to develop the Megadrum controller software ?

I would if I could....

I'm a retard when it comes to programming.

[Beamtreetaker]

hi guys,
like I said ~1 month ago, I could & would programming it. Already did some investigations on Windows Midi programming (result: won't be too complicated to do it) but, I am really lacking time right now to finish the job. Also, my initial motivation for the project suffered as I faced so many problems and feel a bit overwhelmed by all those open tasks on my kit....speaking honestly.
So, concerning the software/controller, if enough people would kick my ass, I think it will help ignating my fire for the project again and make me find the time for working on it. So just KICK, KICK, KICK!! =)

[slayer666]

hi guys,
like I said ~1 month ago, I could & would programming it. Already did some investigations on Windows Midi programming (result: won't be too complicated to do it) but, I am really lacking time right now to finish the job. Also, my initial motivation for the project suffered as I faced so many problems and feel a bit overwhelmed by all those open tasks on my kit....speaking honestly.
So, concerning the software/controller, if enough people would kick my ass, I think it will help ignating my fire for the project again and make me find the time for working on it. So just KICK, KICK, KICK!! =)

*smacking Beamtreetaker over the head*

Get off your lazy ass and start programming..

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