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Having both the drumit3 and 5, the hihat function on the 3 is FAR superior. I really like it and along with some of the new hihat sounds makes for a very pleasurable playing experience live. I also really like it's got a clean rimshot separation.On the drumit5 I only ever got a Rim and center sound together, not a clean rimshot so it's largely the same but has some much better triggering. I also really like the bell/bow/edge separation on Roland style cymbals!

Thats good news, thanks for the info!

Once some more US retailers get some in I am thinking of "upgrading" my drumit 5. I was just concerned about some of the posts in the vdrums forum about hihat issues. I really want to get the compatibility it offers, which is kind of dangerous because then i will be tempted to buy more stuff 

The Drumit Three as far as sound engine is equal to the D5. I haven't had a chance to do much HH testing yet. I only have hooked up a few dif. type of HH controllers and they all worked/calibrated OK. The Mimic is my main module, 2Box D3 is the add on, so I am only using the 2Box HH input for my Aux/fixed hat. When I get some time I will be hooking the main kit including the Hi Hat to the 2Box D3 to do some testing ...

Ok thanks!

I am looking forward to any insight you have comparing the modules. I know its not apples to apples but a comparison to the mimic play-ability wise would be great too, i know features are way different

Jman,

What are your thoughts on the Drumit 3 module compared to the Drumit 5? Any input on hi hat functionality? I keep hearing mixed reviews about it. I would imagine its the same but more compatible just curious if you noticed any deficiencies with it.

Thanks!

Just as an adendum to this.  I made the changes as suggested and applied them. I am currently using the Drumit five with an acoustic to electronic kit Ive converted using Goedrum internal triggers and mesh heads.  I found that with my new set up I couldnt get the snare drum loud enough. I tried truning down the other drums and boosting overall volume .. but still not happy.  But, I then thought to try altering the trigger type on the snare. I changed it fromTrig1 to rubber Pad and it gave a huge boost in volume - although sensitivity did suffer a bit.  IM using these setting live in a gig for the first time on Sat 14 April.. so we'll see how it goes.
https://youtu.be/PoczGN45s9g

Great video 

I have a couple questions about the Jobeky cymbals if you don't mind.

Do the Jobeky cymbals work with all 3 zones with 1 input on the Drumit 5 and was this a special request? Do they trigger well? Also, how is the sound level of these compared to the 2box rubber pads? Would you be able to do a sound level comparison video possibly with some kind of decibel meter (maybe there is a simple phone app for this)?

Well, the whole point of the Drumit Three was to put out a 2Box module with expanded compatibility for other brand pads but a little trimmed down on outputs, at an affordable price. There has never even been a hint that the discontinued DI5 module would change in pad compatibility? I was surprised a little that a new OS will be coming out for the DI5. That is unheard of with other companies, like Roland for example.

It's true they never said they would change compatibility, even if they did i know it would be another promised in 2 months but would take 2 years.

I admit i know nothing about modules and how simple it would have been to upgrade the drumit 5 software for compatibility but it seems like it would have been easy. I am aware of the alternatives like your conversions and zourman's but still would be nice to have more mainstream options available. With brands like Rolands they at least have more module options with greater compatibility even without being updated. The 2box Drumit 5 has had limited cymbal compatibility and now without their hardware being available, they left behind current owners who would like more outputs then there only current Drumit 3 offering. I just would have liked at least defaults for other brand cymbals for 2 zones and 3 zone for Yamaha even though i know that 2 zones are possible already with most cymbals if you fiddle with the settings.

All this being said the 2 less outputs is not a deal breaker for me, i will probably be "upgrading" to the Drumit 3 to get that built in compatibility.

[Verified: Yamaha 3 zone will work for the DI3 only.]

No, that is why there has to be different configuration files for the two modules. Obviously there were hardware changes on the DI3. And the DI3 doesn't have as many Outs and the Headphones cannot be assigned as separate Direct Outs. The DI5 obviously doesn't have dual inputs for the cymbals and HiHat .... so nothing has changed for the type of pads with the DI5. You will still need my Stealth 2Box HH stand conversion kit or Zourman's 4 2Box unit to use other brand Hi Hats with the DI5. But there are features like the Fixed HiHat setting now. You can set the HiHat as fixed now if you want and you have a choice of like 30 different open to closed transitions .... you really have the kind of choice where you can pick the perfect transition for a Fixed HiHat, better than any other brand module I have tried for that. Also you can assign a pad for Start Stop features .... a bunch of dif. variations of that including going Forward/Back for your module kits, which helps a little with the lack of a Foot-Switch input for that.
So, basically you will have the same new features as the DI3, with the exception of the added pad compatibility via the new inputs of the DI3.

Edit .... actually I will ask the question about using the 3 zone Yamaha pads/cymbals with the new OS on the Drumit Five ...... since those are only single output type pads/cymbals .... not sure, I obviously don't own any Yamaha stuff ..... I'm pretty sure you will only be able to use the 3 zone Yamaha pads/cymbals with the DI3 ...... but will find out.
Verified: Yamaha 3 zone will work for the DI3 only.

Damn, thanks for verifying. That would have been a nice thank you to us Drumit 5 owners since they discontinued their cymbals, oh well...

Ok, great, sounds easy enough and i did use DrumMic'a in the past just  can't remember how it worked 
Thanks!

I had a question about GetGood Drums compatibility as i didn't see it listed on the website but its mentioned on the previous page in this thread. I am not too familiar with it but is it compatible with Reaper and I can use SDSE just as easily as any other VST or is there a special setup for this?

Saw this just posted on the 2box facebook page, had to use the translate but this is what they said in reply to someone:

"Manuel Scheurer we're sorry that we had to postpone the appointment again... last minute a few things were changed and new features added.
Production is running, and it won't be long. I promise!"

We shall see....

So the anticipated releases date last i heard was mid December. Still no word, anybody think this is going to happen or hear anything different?

Jobeky started taking pre-orders months ago,  has to be pretty frustrating for them. It would be nice if they at least communicated offically to their future customers instead of posting irrelevant content on Facebook. Just addresses the question everybody has been asking, wtf is going on with the Drumit 3?!?! Be upfront instead of letting people speculate, if you just be honest and straight forward people will understand.

Thanks guys!

Yeah, i figured it would be 2 zone for now. That is a cool device to tap into all three zones and improve compatibility with other manufacturers cymbals. I am always window shopping and with all these new items out for eDrums its hard to make a decision on which way to go or save money and just be happy with the setup i have. I barely play at the moment anyway. 

I know most likely there isn't much info on this but debating getting an ATV 16" cymbal to use as a ride with my 2box Drumit 5. I was going to set it as one would the CY15r and hope for the best. Anybody think of a reason why it wouldn't work? I would go for the 18" but keep thinking about getting the full aDrums setup in the future and would have purchased an extra 16" to have 2 anyway with the standard kit.

Possibly new module in the future, AD5, Pearl Mimic or Dumit 3 if it ever comes out

Thanks for the feedback, it's Bluehost again...  a new upload will finish in cca. 4 hrs.

Great, you're welcome, thanks!

["Windows cannot open the folder.The Compressed (zipped) folder '*path*eNERD_TSC-3LRoom.zip' is invalid."]

All four snares are fixed now.  The dry kit has been uploaded, the rest is still in progress, it might take several hours. Bluehost is one of the largest hosting companies in the US. Avoid them like the plague. Upload speed gets randomly restricted to 35 kB/s  (yes, that is 35 kilobytes per second).

..... Update ................

Done now.

Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that I am having issues extracting Vol.2 #3 - TSC Medium Room Level kit. I tried re-downloading a couple times since yesterday and the others work fine.

I get the following error:

"Windows cannot open the folder.

The Compressed (zipped) folder '*path*eNERD_TSC-3LRoom.zip' is invalid."

Just thought i would let you know in case it wasn't just me, thanks!

At that price it doesn't really cut it IMO. Two things originally seemed to be the focus, the module being more compatible with "other" brand pads/cymbals, and a slightly cheaper price since it will be slightly stripped down compared to the Drumit Five. I can buy the Drumit Five still new for $999 USD, cheaper than that Drumit Three price, and a used Drumit Five for even cheaper. Not that I need one. I have 2 already ..... But just sayin .....

I think its still an ok price, but yeah, definitely not doing itself any favors. If you buy the module and want to load sounds like most 2box owners do you can almost get a Mimic for the price (i've seen discounts as low as $1649) you would have to spend on software plus the Drumit 3 module if you don't already have it and in the end you wouldn't have as many outputs, inputs, etc.