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#22
So, definitely not something I needed ..... but .... I ended up adding another 2Box module to power my E Percussion section .... picked up a used 2Box module, and repainted it Black Metallic, with a new faceplate from Bengt (thanks Bengt!). I loaded up an 8GB SD card with Percussion instruments from BFD Percussion and EZX Percussion and it works/sounds pretty nice.
Module C Face by Jman Stealth, on Flickr
Module C Front angle by Jman Stealth, on Flickr
Module C Right side by Jman Stealth, on Flickr
Module C SD card slot side by Jman Stealth, on Flickr
2Box SPD30 Percussion by Jman Stealth, on Flickr
#24
Several customers have already used my Stealth Cymbal conversion kits for converting the Zildjian L80 low volume cymbals into low volume Ecymbals. Allan (Digital Drummer) also tested one of the dual zone triggers on an L80 Crash (thanks Allan). I ordered a Zildjian LV348 box set last year, but due to the overwhelming response they were out of stock and it took until March for my order to finally arrive. So over the weekend I converted the entire box set and made a step by step video instruction series for converting these cymbals with my triggers. This video shows the performance of the full box set converted for the 2Box module. Thanks for taking your time. J
https://youtu.be/jxRKtLzHkqc
If you need more info just visit my site or send me a personal message.
#25
Setup guides and tips / Hi Hat Calibration tip
February 28, 2016, 07:41:52 PM
I decided to copy this here. It is an extra tip that I now include with my own Stealth 2Box HH stand conversion kits. I haven't played the stock 2Box Hi Hat for a long time so I can't compare side by side, but I can say that this little extra step is something that I always do with my own Hi Hat. Hope it helps.

The way I set up my HH calibration includes one little step that was included in the earlier operation manual. First do the HH calibration as explained in the 2Box manual or if you are using my own HH stand conversion kit follow my instructions. And after doing the calibration: With your foot off the pedal and the HH cymbal in the open spot; Hold onto the HH rod, and loosen the clutch nut being sure the clutch and cymbal do not move while loosening ...... then raise the HH cymbal/clutch position...... try about a quarter or half inch ..... Tighten that clutch nut with the cymbal slightly higher like that after calibration ...... For me it makes the HH work much smoother/natural, and HH foot splashes and foot chicks smoother too.

Here is that original tip from 1.24 manual:
Finally fix the hihat at a (possibly higher) open position which suits ones playing style.
#26
Another quick demo video. I built the 3 kits from SDX Metal Machinery into 2Box module kits. 1st time using my Zoom Q8 video camera that has dual XLR/TRS audio inputs. Convenient for running a pair of Master Outs from my mixer board. https://youtu.be/aEsTvgPpHZ8
Thanks for watching. J
#27
Anybody else run into this on their module? I have 2 Drumit Five modules. I have the new OS on both. Same exact OS 1.30 Bin file, Same Config file, etc. Even the same Boot no. 1.34. On the newer of the 2 modules I can go to one of my kits past 100 and push Save, FAVO and then turn off, start up the module and it will start on the kit I saved with FAVO. But if I do the exact same on my older module it just starts back up on Kit no. 1, not the kit I saved in FAVO. That module will save any of the 100 standard kits as FAVO, no problem. It is even weirder than that. I just fooled around with it for another 10 minutes or so, and once in a while it would save a kit past 100 as a Favo, but very seldom. It is the kind of thing where I wondered if I stand on one foot and rub my head just right ..... if that might be the clue....... LOL .....
#28
Just thought I would put this up. There have been a variety of VST sales for the holiday season with many ending. Fxpansion BFD expansions are 50% until Jan 31. https://www.fxpansion.com/index.php
#29
No new posts around here in almost a week. I imagine Santa and he elves must be running around like crazy! I sometimes find the excuse to shop for my own gift around Christmas, but I'm not really finding the urge this year. I considered upgrading the phone but actually I am still really happy with my old Galaxy S4. I have all the apps setup exactly how I like it, and receiving calls and msgs on my wrist with the Galaxy Gear2 watch when I want .... Plus it is a pain in the arse setting up a new phone, I know, got one for the significant other this month.

Anyway, just thinking out loud, figured since it was slow on here lately I'd go ahead and post something :)

I'm heading to NAMM next month, so I'll definitely be posting anything new coming in the Edrum arena. J
#30
I already posted this on Facebook, but thought I would post here as well.
I finally got a few minutes between the Christmas orders and tech support to put together a quick video. This demo video is of kits I built and loaded into the 2Box modules. Made from the new SDX expansion: The Progressive Foundry. All built using SDSE and played on my Stealth Drums and Cymbals. I used the default SD2 settings on these 5 kits. I have already built several other kits using 3 more presets, but will get something up for those later .... Keep it Stealth! J https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKD3noHCfM
#31
Just thought I would post this. If anyone was looking at adding the Peart Snakes and Arrows kit to their BFD software it is on sale this week for $39. J
https://www.esoundz.com/details.php?ProductID=4405
#32
I saw this and for those of us that prefer playing a real kit with mesh heads this is a nice announcement. As many of us can attest the Roland mesh heads are incredibly durable and they trigger excellent. I currently have Roland mesh heads that I have used for 10 plus years that still perform as well as they did when they were new. Previously 8, 10, 12, and 14" were the only sizes available .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MroONulN7rM
#33
I finally took the time to put up a little video demo of my new Stealth internal side mount drum triggers. I am using these with the 2Box drum module on this video, and I have also tested them on other drum modules and they work equally well. Thanks for taking the time to watch. You'll find more info on my website. J

https://youtu.be/X7AAssabjs4
#34
I was interested in BFD Sphere but I couldn't find it at 50% off like the other sale expansion packs on the July sale. Found it today and bought it here: http://www.pluginboutique.com/products/1597
It is a downloadable product so you can buy it from anywhere.
Thought I would share the link, J
#35
I've got a pretty extensive skill set with most things Edrum. But not so much with website building. Anyway, I decided to get a bit of a facelift on my site. Nothing spectacular, but I like it better than my old look. http://www.stealthdrums.com/
#36
I did a little experimenting this week. After thinking about the extra tight HH sounds that are part of the Roland VH-12, VH-13 performance on the high end modules, I thought I might try something when building a custom 2Box HH dsnd from a VST Hi Hat. I give a quick write up/explanation of what I did at the end of the video. Thanks for taking the time to watch, J
https://youtu.be/pbILsScyJxg
#37
GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome (for those unfamiliar with the abbreviation).

This is something I have been afflicted with for many years. It has manifested with electronic drums and accessories, but it is an infectious disease and can spread. VST software was a natural out cropping for me. PA gear when I wasn't even playing out, mixing boards, monitors, Amp gear, stacks of headphones, recording gear, enough spare hardware to build another 3 kits ...... etc., etc. ......

This morning I was thinking about how one might know if they had contracted GAS.

For me here is one example. I own so much Edrum gear it fills half my California room, and I have built an additional storage shelving level in my Garage just to store my additional Edrum gear. I have been playing the drums very little for the last couple years. Mainly I play when testing out new projects or equiptment I am building/developing. And still I have already decided I will buy the latest Drumit Three module when it is available.

Today when I was thinking about whether I had another module mount laying around and whether to check the internet for purchasing a module mount for a module that I do not own ..... a mount for a module that has not even been released ........ well, I thought ...... that just could be GAS ......  ;D

Do you have GAS? Here is your chance to CONFESS! ....... LOL  ;D

OK, now that I got that off my chest I feel better ...... now I think I will go check eBay for that module mount. ;)
#38
After some customers mentioned using my Stealth cymbal triggers in combination with Cymgard cymbal mutes, I decided to test a few out myself. Converting the acoustic cymbals to electronics happens fast. Slip on the Cymgards, peel n stick my triggers to the cymbals, plug n and play. With the full Stealth Cymbal conversion kit I include clear vinyl dampening. This just adds another option to use the Cymgards for muting and my Stealth Cymbal Triggers ala carte. Thanks for taking the time to read, J
https://youtu.be/cuE7j9fqCrA
#39
Fxpansion has a 1/2 off discount for BFD3 in March. $175 instead of $349. I also received email flyers from various retailers. JRRShop has an additional group buy discount on their site bringing the total down to under $149 ...... J
#40
I also put this up at the vdrums forum. I know I am prolly preaching to the choir here ..... but here ya go.

I was re-inspired about my 2Box open sound source system after visiting winter NAMM this year. Just for fun I decided to put together a kit I call VST Poutpourri. This kit is built using a potpourri of VST quality instruments in a kit spread over my dual 2Box modules. This kit is over 2GB of instruments/sounds played just like you would play any onboard sounds from a electronic drumkit sound module ...... flawlessly (by flawlessly I mean the module/kit definitely Not my playing, LOL) with no latency. Check it out ..... Jman
http://youtu.be/lBUtvYBB9J8