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I am about to start an edrum project. I will build it over time using an acoustic set. I have a few questions that maybe someone can clarify.

My understanding is that i need the drum(trigger) wired to a module. My question is based on OEM type of modules vs. MegaDrum. If i bought a Roland TD-12 for instance, i could just plug in headphones and go. Is that the same as Megadrum? From what i read, i gather that if i go the megadrum route i need to have that go into either a computer which has a library of drum sounds such as Superior or a module such as the roland?

As far as the kits that are offered from synthex i have no idea what the differences are. Could someone maybe tell me which dirrection i need to look? I am looking for versatility and i do not want to have to upgrade in a year or so as i build the drum kit but not sure i will ever need 48 inputs. Is there a huge advantage to buying the kit as opposed to sourcing the parts (also, having the circuit board printed by someone else)?

If anyone has any input for me that would be great. I am not worried about building the unit as my brother has that background.

boongoon wrote:I am about to start an edrum project. I will build it over time using an acoustic set. I have a few questions that maybe someone can clarify.

My understanding is that i need the drum(trigger) wired to a module. My question is based on OEM type of modules vs. MegaDrum. If i bought a Roland TD-12 for instance, i could just plug in headphones and go. Is that the same as Megadrum? From what i read, i gather that if i go the megadrum route i need to have that go into either a computer which has a library of drum sounds such as Superior or a module such as the roland?

Correct.

As far as the kits that are offered from synthex i have no idea what the differences are.

They differ in how complete the kits are. Look at the first post in http://www.megadrum.info/forums/viewtop ... 56&start=0 . Synthex listed there what is included in each kit.

Could someone maybe tell me which dirrection i need to look? I am looking for versatility and i do not want to have to upgrade in a year or so as i build the drum kit but not sure i will ever need 48 inputs. Is there a huge advantage to buying the kit as opposed to sourcing the parts (also, having the circuit board printed by someone else)?

It depends on how much time you want to spend building it, your DIY/soldering skills and how much/little money you want to spend.

boongoon wrote:As far as the kits that are offered from synthex i have no idea what the differences are. Could someone maybe tell me which dirrection i need to look? I am looking for versatility and i do not want to have to upgrade in a year or so as i build the drum kit but not sure i will ever need 48 inputs.

Please be aware 48 inputs does NOT mean you can attach 48 pads/cymbals etc.
48 inputs will allow (correct me if I'm wrong) 25 pads/cymbals (2 mono inputs for Kick and Pedal + 23 stereo inputs for other pads, right?)

Is there a huge advantage to buying the kit as opposed to sourcing the parts (also, having the circuit board printed by someone else)?

In terms of hassle, making sure the parts are right and fault finding, it makes a fairly big difference.

gabriel1712 wrote:Please be aware 48 inputs does NOT mean you can attach 48 pads/cymbals etc.
48 inputs will allow (correct me if I'm wrong) 25 pads/cymbals (2 mono inputs for Kick and Pedal + 23 stereo inputs for other pads, right?)

I believe you could have 46 mono pads if you wanted right? With the use of a stereo to dual-mono splitter? Maybe this is limited by the firmware? This is more of a question than a comment.

jman 31 wrote:

gabriel1712 wrote:Please be aware 48 inputs does NOT mean you can attach 48 pads/cymbals etc.
48 inputs will allow (correct me if I'm wrong) 25 pads/cymbals (2 mono inputs for Kick and Pedal + 23 stereo inputs for other pads, right?)

I believe you could have 46 mono pads if you wanted right? With the use of a stereo to dual-mono splitter? Maybe this is limited by the firmware? This is more of a question than a comment.

You can have 1 HiHat pedal and 21/31/47/55 mono pads connected if you wish.