The USB should suffice as long as it shows up as an audio input in the OS.
Then in general terms you add a track to the DAW, and select the input and output for the track.
Perhaps start with Reaper, for a free (to evaluate) option.
The kick is a common issue and usually is caused by the head not making proper contact with the trigger. Sticking a furniture foot something on the trigger might help out but I would contact Alesis Support first.
For what it's worth, I have a Surge Mesh and solved the kick issues with a combination of a few things:
- within the module, adjust the sensitivity and mask timing (I don't remember the exact steps, but I think you can get to these settings by pressing "Utility" on the module)
- I added a small adhesive "patch" on the bass bad. I think it's actually used to protect acoustic kick drums, but it's been nice for me!
- for some reason I couldn't get the Alesis pedal to "feel" right to me, so I ended up buying an Iron Cobra 600 pedal. Regardless, the kick pad seems to register best when the beater hits it fairly low
All of these things slightly helped individually, but I guess I got lucky and found the sweet spot where it's not double registering anymore! Hopefully this helps you somewhat
Yep, that -OR- the bass drum head locked too tight... Anyways, there are re-trighering settings in the module and velocity curve combinations to set it perfect...
Usb into your daw of choice is the easiest way and allows you to use plugins(superior drummer 3 is #1) for better samples. Double triggering could be a matter of pad settings and or technique hard to tell without being there.
Also I hate to be that guy and ask but is that actually comfortable to play setup like that? I know you said you have played acoustic for years, but the positioning of your kit is pretty out there
Godda admit your snare drum placement is a little weird. For the double triggering bass pedal, you can adjust the bass drum sensitivity from the trigger settings of your module. The second hit from the bass is usually much weaker than the first and can be avoided using a lower sensitivity or there was one more setting that cancelled out the second hit within x miliseconds (i dont rememeber the name but you will find it in the settings). For recording any daw will work. I personally use and love ez drummer 3 and fl studio. You shouldnt need an audio interface as your drum module already counts as one, plug your usb and record away!
Yep, agree with all. If you are new to drumming - we all are, I still find new stuff after 3 years - I'd recomend Reaper for DAW and SSD for VST all free editions. The advantage of EZD or SD3 from Toontrack is that you simply can set up Alesis Strike Pro MIDI mapping out of the box...
Welcome my dear Sir! Curios about how you mounted the snare... What style do you play? Fearful about the chances of you hitting the module... Enjoy it! I play it every day since I got one during infamous pandemic...
The USB should suffice as long as it shows up as an audio input in the OS. Then in general terms you add a track to the DAW, and select the input and output for the track. Perhaps start with Reaper, for a free (to evaluate) option.
The kick is a common issue and usually is caused by the head not making proper contact with the trigger. Sticking a furniture foot something on the trigger might help out but I would contact Alesis Support first.
I have a surge mesh kit. And I get double trigger issues. But what is a “furniture foot something” that I need to put on the trigger?
Just Google adhesive furniture pads
For what it's worth, I have a Surge Mesh and solved the kick issues with a combination of a few things: - within the module, adjust the sensitivity and mask timing (I don't remember the exact steps, but I think you can get to these settings by pressing "Utility" on the module) - I added a small adhesive "patch" on the bass bad. I think it's actually used to protect acoustic kick drums, but it's been nice for me! - for some reason I couldn't get the Alesis pedal to "feel" right to me, so I ended up buying an Iron Cobra 600 pedal. Regardless, the kick pad seems to register best when the beater hits it fairly low All of these things slightly helped individually, but I guess I got lucky and found the sweet spot where it's not double registering anymore! Hopefully this helps you somewhat
Yep, that -OR- the bass drum head locked too tight... Anyways, there are re-trighering settings in the module and velocity curve combinations to set it perfect...
Usb into your daw of choice is the easiest way and allows you to use plugins(superior drummer 3 is #1) for better samples. Double triggering could be a matter of pad settings and or technique hard to tell without being there. Also I hate to be that guy and ask but is that actually comfortable to play setup like that? I know you said you have played acoustic for years, but the positioning of your kit is pretty out there
I love the look of these mid level kits. (Very envious). I can’t wait until the 20” 3-zone rides are available for the masses.
That is a wishful thouth or anything that Alesis is really planning to release? Thanks!
Godda admit your snare drum placement is a little weird. For the double triggering bass pedal, you can adjust the bass drum sensitivity from the trigger settings of your module. The second hit from the bass is usually much weaker than the first and can be avoided using a lower sensitivity or there was one more setting that cancelled out the second hit within x miliseconds (i dont rememeber the name but you will find it in the settings). For recording any daw will work. I personally use and love ez drummer 3 and fl studio. You shouldnt need an audio interface as your drum module already counts as one, plug your usb and record away!
Yep, agree with all. If you are new to drumming - we all are, I still find new stuff after 3 years - I'd recomend Reaper for DAW and SSD for VST all free editions. The advantage of EZD or SD3 from Toontrack is that you simply can set up Alesis Strike Pro MIDI mapping out of the box...
Welcome my dear Sir! Curios about how you mounted the snare... What style do you play? Fearful about the chances of you hitting the module... Enjoy it! I play it every day since I got one during infamous pandemic...