For
a computer it is easy to "record" notes from a digital drumset in the language
of midi, since as you play it remembers the strength of your hit, how long the
sustain was, any effect applied, etc - these become the midi parameters for that event.
When you hit the pads, this action is
"recorded" in "midi format" through the "sequencer" program
to the hard-disc of your computer. It can then played back through your soundcard or
drum module and your "sequencer" software.
The sound produced then depends on the amount of
recorded "samples" of real drum hits available to the "brain" of the
soundcard or sound module . You can
play live through a PA, with
preset kits (Rock, Jazz,
Latin). Even though the notes played are exactly
the same, the "brain" decides what each hit sounds like. Obviously a drum module run through a PA
would sound better than a $50.00 soundcard through your $10.00 computer speakers. The sound quality of digital drums these
days is awesome. There is nothing like playing a real kit, but a "virtual"
drum kit is really something to consider. |
