SD7K Mapping & EXS-24 Software Sampler

I recently came into possession of a SD7K (cheapo) electronic drum kit. I'm trying to map it on the exs24 in logic - its a pain in the butt, what I really want to do is map it to EZDrummer as it has way better sounds - how can I do this?


















I need to do this on the cheap - is there a midi to AI unit that will do this for me or make it easier or possible? Or do I have to get more software - or just settle for mapping it to the exs24 and if that's the case how does one program the high hat peddle?














Please point me in the right direction, I've been on the net for weeks trying to find some answers and its been fruitless.


The Drum Experts Say.....

The SD7K uses General MIDI drum mapping. Thankfully, so does EZDrummer. Linking the two should be pretty straight forward.

The SD7K has both a MIDI out and a USB MIDI connection. Once you have it connected, make sure that EZDrummer is listening on Channel 10. That is the only channel the SD7K transmits on. EZDrummer should now hear the MIDI notes and play the right sound. The Hi-Hat pedal transmits on CC4. I am not sure how much data is actually transmitted, it may be just open, close and splash - it may be more.

If all else fails, EZDrummer will allow you to map the SD7K notes to their drums. This is time consuming, but you only have to do it once.

Michael Render

Thanks Michael for your expert advice!

Jim Spenner
The Drum Experts