The centerpiece for this release is a vastly improved "note picker". This is the control that you use to select sounds and notes for triggers.
In this new version, the note picker expands to take up most of the screen, and also sprouts multiple columns. This helps you find what you're looking for much quicker than digging around in the scrolling list from previous versions.
Additionally, the note picker has a new "sorting and grouping" feature. What this does is bubble up any module names to the surface and then sorts them. This makes it even easier to find note names as they won't be sprinkled throughout the list, but rather neatly sorted at the top.
Another new feature of the note picker is aimed at melodic players. This is a full 88 key piano roll across the top of the note picker. Rather than dig for specific note numbers or english names, you can now just select the note directly from the piano.
This new version also does away with the three "panel buttons" that were at the top of the trigger and setup edit panes, and replaces them with a single button. This new button simply toggles between "normal" and "melodic" modes. This further simplifies your workflow as you don't need to mess with the 3 previous buttons just to change views.
As an additional workflow aid, you can also now double-click triggers to edit their note value, rather than having to first select the trigger and then click on the note picker.
I hope you find these improvements helpful! To obtain the new release, please use the "Check For Updates" item on the "Help" menu. You can also install ZenEdit at http://nebiru.com/zenedit/index.cfm?event=download.
Yeah, all those settings only affect triggers that you've plugged into the module and have no effect on any connected MIDI devices (such as your Zendrum).
On the TD-10... and I assume the other modules as well.... One is supposed to set the type of Pads you use, so that the TD10 can accurately receive trigger signals, and thus respond to the signals properly. This is done in the <setup>, <trigger>, <bank> window. I believe this is done for the pads when they are individually plugged in to the imput trigger jacks in the back of the module. Does this affect the pads used through the MIDI function? IE: should we be using a specific pad model for the Zendrum, or is that unnecessary because we are using the MIDI function rather than the imput jacks?
Kind of a basic feature, but I was looking at the VDrumlib website, thinking about trying it (in conjunction with my newly purchased ZenEdit), and this thought struck me.
I'm assuming if I 'hardwire' my Zen with integrated wireless into a PC I should have no problem downloading/uploading. Is there any additional step to take?
Your 'nutshell' contained exactly what I was missing when I read the other directions. Since I never backed up my settings on the Roland module, I wasn't very familiar with Sysex. Now I understand, so it should be pretty easy. I'll work on it this weekend and let you know how it went. I have a pretty important gig coming up Friday night (if the hurricane doesn't get us!), so I don't want to mess around too much until after that. Murphy's Law, dontcha know!
Thanks for pointing me to the vdrumlib website, I checked it out but will look closer this weekend. It looks like that will fit the bill and make it easier to make changes on the Zendrum kits. Much appreciated! Rand
Thanks Dave...just tryin' ta throw it out there. "the mayor" and here is a link to a video from the Zendrummer Gathering last weekend in Atlanta..I'm playing EZDrummer Claustrophobic <object width="400" height="224" ><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/430854323903" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/430854323903" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="224"></embed></object>
