How to Set Up MIDI On Roland TD 30 for DAW Recording

Step by step video on how to set up individual MIDI channels in your Roland TD 30 module to be able to multi track record by assigning an individual midi channel each drum track.
You will need a midi cable and Midi USB interface
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Connect Midi Cable
1:48 Assign MIDI Channels
5:17 Set Up Your DAW

[@earlrhode9686]

Hi from Canada! Bob, thx immensely. I'm finally learning to record myself and finding instruction for the same kit is fantastic. P.S, thx for going slow😅

[@itsallthingsdrums]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobability]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@itsallthingsdrums]

Cheers mate 👍

[@tacticalgrooveorbit2379]

thanks a lot but is it possible to map MIDI CC to sound parametters like decay, filters etc ?

[@itsallthingsdrums]

Good question. To be honest, I don't know. I think it probably isn't as midi is only recording the trigger that was hit and the velocity of the hit. You could add it later with something like Steve Slate possibly.. I tend to mostly use the audio recording using g the TD's direct audio out channels.

[@earlrhode9686]

Hello again😂. Have you any further instructions on this video. Need the rest of your sequences if possible. Or email address?? Thx

[@itsallthingsdrums]

Hello. What info are you needing, mate? Happy to try and clarify what I can.

[@earlrhode9686]

Hi Bob. Thanks again for replying! I've gone through the TD30 manual and Studio One 6 videos. Where I'm lost is Studio One DAW video says to run lines into the Audio Interface inserts and run USB to the laptop etc. Then set up (in the DAW) a keyboard and an instrument together for external devices. Plus shut off the Controller (as does the Manual). It appears you run direct audio from the TD module to a mixer, then where? I'm also lost in understanding whether you can play the TD30 with its own sounds, and record to separate tracks at the same time with everything connected? Earl

[@itsallthingsdrums]

I do have the midi out and all the TD30 direct outs connected to my USB interface. My USB interface is connected to my PC via a USB cable. I had to set my DAW (Cakewalk) in the settings to recognise the interface. From there, I set up individuals recording sessions by assigning individual channels/tracks to each drum (ie each direct out) and to my MIDI output assignments. Recording each TD30 direct output does give the ability to record the sounds from the TD30. You are right, I should do a video on recording individual TD30 outputs. I will get on to that in over the next few months. Sorry to say, I am currently not able to do videos with moving. Will definitely let you know when I do do that though. I do not know the Studio One DAW, but I should imagine that they will have a preference setting page where you can set your recording preferences. Hope this helps mate. I will get that video done soon.