Alesis Nitro Mesh in GarageBand For iOS

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 390

  • @jasonberg5768
    @jasonberg5768 4 роки тому +6

    Just ordered the Nitro Mesh kit, using Garage Band for over a year, excited to use them together.
    Thanks for the video.🖖

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +2

      That's great, hope you have fun and make some awesome music!

    • @krishnabhatt5408
      @krishnabhatt5408 3 роки тому

      I have connected GarageBand through midi bluetooth. However. There’s a delay of sound in my earphones and also how to may crash sound of ride as it is not taking

  • @jeffw4007
    @jeffw4007 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you !!!
    I bought my kit a week ago a love it. I haven’t full set it up yet. I don’t want to jump right in without knowing what I’m doing so I’m researching as much as I can before I start.
    My point of this comment is to just thank you for the videos about this kit. I’m a beginner and you give me the information in a way I understand easily.

  • @Shauncat1
    @Shauncat1 3 роки тому +4

    Sounds like a real accoustic kit using garage band indeed

  • @aalamali9827
    @aalamali9827 3 роки тому +2

    Ordered alesis nitro mesh kit by watching ur videos .. Thanks it really helped me 🇮🇳

  • @groucholennon7
    @groucholennon7 4 роки тому +7

    Many thanks for the helpful videos on the Nitro Mesh kit. Actually, the Nitro does trigger the half open HH position. You notice it when get the occasional mystery drum note closing the HH, which I mistook for crosstalk at first. There’s no dedicated light button (as with toms and snare..etc.) but you can can change its MIDI assignment by triggering the middle position on the HH pedal. By default it’s assigned to #23. That said, in GB, there aren’t any voices that work directly with that setting, so you can set it to open or close instead. #23 is silent on some kits, which can lead tapping futilely on the HH with no sound, so don’t leave it blank.

    • @kdakan
      @kdakan 10 місяців тому

      Thanks, that's useful information

  • @stevechristopher4123
    @stevechristopher4123 2 роки тому +6

    Wow - all I can say is I’m REALLY impressed! Thank you for sharing that. I have not played drums in awhile and would like to get back into it and your videos are inspirational

  • @DylanWOWilliams
    @DylanWOWilliams 2 місяці тому

    I switched to an iPhone 13 Pro when it came out and it blew my mind. GarageBand on my phone has taken SO much of my time. Haha
    I think I’m going to switch to a Mac and get logic.

  • @hellooutsiders6865
    @hellooutsiders6865 3 роки тому +2

    Came for the review and stayed for the song, good work man!

  • @ruddybull
    @ruddybull 4 роки тому +4

    Perfect, just what I was looking for. Nice song mate, well done..

  • @viewhunter__
    @viewhunter__ 2 роки тому

    “The only way to find out is to try it” that’s right my friend. That applies to many aspects of life. Cheers!

  • @matthewwinne
    @matthewwinne 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing the idea. I’ll try it with my Roland TD-1KV and iPhone SE.

    • @SKragseth
      @SKragseth 3 роки тому

      @MatthewWinne did it work?

  • @patcrowley0328
    @patcrowley0328 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job! I have alesis nitro as well and trying to figure out how to hook my garage band up to the kit off of an iPhone 8... I’m new to this i’m not sure exactly what I’m doing but this video has helped me realize what I have and don’t have and how to, I just have to get the Apple lightning USB adapter....the USB audio adapter interface... wish me luck! Once again great job I really enjoyed your work!

  •  Рік тому

    Woah! Thanks a bunch! I recently haha bought a lot of expensive Apple stuff and I must say that ...the interface does helps a lot for musicians, THANKS!

  • @jghazlane
    @jghazlane 4 роки тому +2

    my nitro kit is coming in two days I cant wait to get inspired by your futur videos

    • @lawrencecarver3299
      @lawrencecarver3299 3 роки тому

      What ever you do be aware of the t-handle clamps that tighten the pads to the frame if you tighten them they crack and fall apart. As you adjust the pads to your angle.

  • @dankintx
    @dankintx 3 роки тому

    This video rocks!!! Saved the day for me! Using a Alesis DM5. Thanks!

  • @jonesvox1
    @jonesvox1 3 роки тому +1

    Great vids! A good workaround for the hihat is to leave it connected (along with the pedal controller) to the Alesis module and simply mix the audio output with the audio output of the iPhone to your monitor rig. That way you’ll get the full articulations of the hat (al beit not the GB sounds for just the hihat).
    Despite the hihat midi notes not being recorded in GB, this workaround is good for a live scenario. In the event that you’re trying to record while playing the Alesis kit, you can go back to the midi editor and simply manually input the hihat notes later. Cheers!

  • @kingesidore
    @kingesidore Рік тому

    the lightning to usb cable is only $10 on amazon and thats the actual apple brand so thats nice

  • @pekwalker
    @pekwalker 3 роки тому

    I like the song. It has a sort of The Cure vibe. Awesome work.

  • @JasonWelchMusic
    @JasonWelchMusic Місяць тому

    The toms were AMAZING to my taste. The snare? ....ehh... but not horrible. Still better than the stock sounds on my 2box

  • @funkster007
    @funkster007 4 роки тому +1

    Sounds great. Nice drumming too.

  • @prisonmike4971
    @prisonmike4971 7 місяців тому

    Great demo..i have this kit..just got a new kick pedala and will be running my kit in an iRig into garage band...the sound is really so much better...still cant get ghost notes consistently..but still a great kit.

  • @friskevision
    @friskevision 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, thanks for posting!

  • @talimpalomino9589
    @talimpalomino9589 3 роки тому

    Love the song that you produced

  • @malamenboulevard
    @malamenboulevard 4 роки тому +1

    you can look for a "clip on piezo pick up" for acoustic guitar or another type of acoustic guitar pick up that has the TRS male and connect it to the module and use it as additional cymbal or tom.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      Why not just use actual drum triggers?

    • @malamenboulevard
      @malamenboulevard 4 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters well. An additional cymbal or the additional tom may be more expensive, I have that kit and got an additional cymbal on ebay and one of those clip pick up as a cowbell or vibraslap, it works well. Not saying it better but it do the job as additional input.

    • @malamenboulevard
      @malamenboulevard 4 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters sometimes I program it with a tambourine sound and clip it on one of the cymbals and when hit the cymbal, the vibration hit the.clip and it make a cool sound effect, both sounding at the same time.

  • @richardnagy1246
    @richardnagy1246 4 роки тому +1

    Great job. I’m getting a DM6. Hope it works with iPhone but if not I’m still good with just using as is

  • @VitinhoXXL
    @VitinhoXXL 4 роки тому +5

    Great video man! Just one question: do you feel some lag playing and hearing from this iOS setup?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      Victor Lima no I don't actually

    • @alexrose0829
      @alexrose0829 4 роки тому +1

      Victor Lima, I just got all of my equipment set up and I came to ask the same question. There is a ton of latency in the recording I did. So much that it sounds nothing like what I played. If you find a solution, would you mind posting it and I will do the same.

    • @alexrose0829
      @alexrose0829 4 роки тому

      Victor Lima, I took my iPhone out of the equation and went MIDI into my MacBook and there is zero latency. I’m still interested in getting the IOS version to work so I will continue to mess with the settings and trying to figure that out.

    • @a.j.rodriguez833
      @a.j.rodriguez833 4 роки тому

      @@alexrose0829 Any luck figuring this out? I'm having the exact same latency issue on iOS and it is driving me nuts! Everything works perfectly except recording. The playback is all messed up. If you have a solution, please let me know!

    • @alexrose0829
      @alexrose0829 4 роки тому

      A.J. Rodriguez unfortunately, I have not been able to reduce the latency in the IOS setup. My advice, eliminate the phone and go MIDI to USB into your computer and use whatever DAW you have.

  • @codycigar6542
    @codycigar6542 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the vids man. I just got my recording stuff and have no clue how this stuff works lol. I was an acoustic drummer that switched to electric due to space issues and ease of recording. Thanks for the help with this vid.

  • @samuelesirci7551
    @samuelesirci7551 Рік тому +1

    Great!! I have an Alesis Crimson II, but the hi-hat open in the garageband doesn't work, it doesn't even reproduce the sound when I lift the left pedal…. how do you programs them?

  • @jasonb.7609
    @jasonb.7609 3 роки тому

    Great info and great song! Thank you!

  • @clint68
    @clint68 3 роки тому

    That was nice. Loved the feel.

  • @pauliler
    @pauliler 3 роки тому

    Dude where are u located? I want to jam with you LOL..You have given me a lot of info from day 1. Love this.

  • @jsmile7x
    @jsmile7x 2 роки тому

    Great job! I like the song

  • @Brians75
    @Brians75 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the informative video. New drummer here. Guys, the GB setup works. Sounds better than the module hi-hat sounds. I use the SoCal kit. If the GB volume is too low, you can increase it in Track Settings (in GB) along with other various settings. Also, have GB run in the background so you can switch tabs to play along to drumless tracks on UA-cam. Sometimes my HH doesn’t trigger after opening and closing so I’m gonna try what another person suggested in the comments. If anyone has any suggestions, that would be great. Has anyone had any experience hooking this up to the Strike 8 amp? Would GB still function the same if I had the headphones disconnected and just run the amp? Thanks.

    • @TXbeats62
      @TXbeats62 2 роки тому

      I guess we will find out soon. I'm ordering a cable to connect my iPad to my alesis command with a usb-b to lightning. I'm already connected to a simmons 2112 so I'm hoping it plays like normal out of the amp

    • @Sebbaasml
      @Sebbaasml 2 роки тому

      @@TXbeats62 it works?

  • @gianbagtas1009
    @gianbagtas1009 4 роки тому +1

    I also changed a midi setting in my nitro mesh for the rim, it's recorded as another snare shot in GarageBand

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      Oh nice! Have you ever tried plugging in the add on triggers to see if they trigger anything?

    • @gianbagtas1009
      @gianbagtas1009 4 роки тому

      I have not tried the crash and Tom add on yet, now that you mention it, I think they don't have equivalent midi in GarageBand as the kits in GarageBand only have one crash and one floor Tom, maybe assign it to a ride bell by setting the midi in the nitro module

  • @kaj140
    @kaj140 4 роки тому +2

    LOVE the ride sounds

  • @osagie2
    @osagie2 2 роки тому

    Very informative !! Thanks! I own a Alesis Turbo kit and have just ordered a Nitro for Xmas !
    Any ideas on how I can combine the two ! Great tune and playing by the way !👍🏾🎶🥁

  • @WileyGuy
    @WileyGuy Рік тому

    Is there something I’m doing wrong? Mine won’t even process that there’s a device connected

  • @starscream2812
    @starscream2812 2 роки тому

    Only thing that’s different is the usb hub I bought doesn’t have a spot on the side for me to plug the lightning port into it so I plug it into a port on to. And I’m also trying this on an iPhone se. it’ll only play through the speakers for about 10 seconds then cut out. Won’t play through headphones even with the usb audio adapter. I also have a steinberg ur12 interface that I’m not sure how to connect to.

  • @dudemandudeman1998
    @dudemandudeman1998 3 роки тому

    This song is fire!!!!

  • @junaustria6865
    @junaustria6865 4 роки тому

    Wow!
    That's great.
    i will do that to my Alesis too
    👍👍

  • @a.j.rodriguez833
    @a.j.rodriguez833 4 роки тому +1

    You seem to be the resident Alesis Nitro expert around the internet so I'm wondering if you have any thoughts at all on what would be causing latency on garageband when recording. I can play along to songs live and play live within garageband with no problems whatsoever, but as soon as I hit record, everything is a jumbled mess. Nothing even close to the smooth experience you have in this video. I've tried using a MIDI connection and USB, same result. Any thoughts or ideas?

  • @rodras_
    @rodras_ 4 роки тому +1

    Hey, thanks for the vid. I was wondering if i really need the official apple lighning to USB adapter, or i can just use my phone's cable - which is lightning - and use a simple female usb to female usb converter, then plug the hub on it. Do you think it would work?

  • @josephmoralesmoralesjoseph6095
    @josephmoralesmoralesjoseph6095 2 роки тому

    Your videos are always great. Will garage band work just by plugin de jack 3.5? Or I need the midi? Have an IPhone 11 too

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      iPhone 11 does not have a 3.5 jack. You may be able to get it to work with and adapter.

  • @MelvinGarcia
    @MelvinGarcia 3 роки тому

    Man, I’m trying to do this exact same thing because I hate how the kit sounds but it isn’t working.
    I’m using an M1 iPad Pro, I got a USB hub, headphones are plugged, the kit is plugged with USB, but when I hit my drums I can only hear my kit, not the iPad kit.
    Even hitting my pads won’t register on the iPad. I don’t want to record. I just want to play for fun bypassing those awful electronic Alesis sounds.

    • @viktor2915
      @viktor2915 3 роки тому

      Did you plug the headphones into the Ipad? I made that mistake of not doing that xD
      But now I have the problem that the connection between my alesis and garageband breaks after only a minute of playing. An powered usb hub didnt solve it for me

  • @bukoskrilla
    @bukoskrilla 4 роки тому +1

    you a blessin bro , but how did you record the video did real time or you did the editing after recording it,

  • @robertclemente4050
    @robertclemente4050 4 роки тому +2

    Was the usb audio interface necessary? Can I just plug in my headphones directly into the module?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +2

      Sure, but how are you going to hear your iPhone? ;)

    • @robertclemente4050
      @robertclemente4050 4 роки тому

      Demonic Sweaters oh ok was wondering cause I just got my set today. Set up 2 trigger pads I had from an old Ddrum kit and yea.works dope! ordered everything from the video except the audio interface. I have an irig so I’ll just try and see how I make it work.

  • @davidjustice7964
    @davidjustice7964 3 роки тому

    Love your videos. Tons of help really.
    When I connect the Nitro Mesh Kit with Garageband, can I get the ride bell sound by hitting the spot?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  3 роки тому

      You could set it to trigger bell only, but not two zones

  • @neilvanrhyn3509
    @neilvanrhyn3509 3 роки тому +1

    I can only record it in audio not drums cause it doesnt respond on drums
    What do i do

  • @keekeh
    @keekeh 2 роки тому

    To be able to listen you should have just plugged your headphones to the phone’s headphone out …if it has one lol not familiar with the iPhones now.

  • @iasyama1999
    @iasyama1999 3 роки тому

    really keen on the nitro but seeing complaints about the rim being super tall ( which it really seems so from the intro ) I'm unsure whether the surge or nitro is better. I am just starting out so don't wanna learn bad habits when I play an acoustic.

    • @ImpactIke916
      @ImpactIke916 2 роки тому

      It might seem bad but i feel like it helps me become more accurate the faster you go.
      Makes it so that you cant be sloppy with your hit placements

  • @dustin3733
    @dustin3733 3 роки тому +1

    Quick question... when I plugged my Nitro using USB, I get a extra ride cymbal sound when I hit the snare drum instead of the snare sound.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  3 роки тому +1

      You need to adjust the Snare MIDI note output, see the missing manual here to learn how to do it demonicsweaters.com/2019/06/alesis-nitro-mesh-kit-complete-list-of-drum-sounds-and-missing-manual/

    • @knreal
      @knreal 3 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters I’m assuming this would apply the same for the kick drum trigger? I’m getting everything except the kick trigger is giving me a closed house hat sound. I’ll download the manual but just confirming that’s the same issue as mentioned above?

  • @flamencolo
    @flamencolo 3 роки тому +1

    nice groove man!

  • @igienistamentale
    @igienistamentale 4 роки тому

    thank you very much

  • @brunobarreto1178
    @brunobarreto1178 4 роки тому

    hi man.. im from brazil and i thinking buy one.. your videos are greats.. thanks for share..

  • @jbyrd117
    @jbyrd117 Рік тому

    Great drumming

  • @stormcorrosion176
    @stormcorrosion176 3 роки тому

    Justin you da man!!

  • @jurbancic
    @jurbancic Рік тому

    Hey Justin, great video love magic tree! Sorry if you already answered this, but could I use this setup to output/play live through speakers/amps instead of the headphones??

  • @williamramsey2796
    @williamramsey2796 Рік тому

    Need more information on the cords I need to buy

  • @8Bitz
    @8Bitz 2 роки тому

    Mine isn't closing the hats. It's just open. Any ideas?

  • @abhayladdu8137
    @abhayladdu8137 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video. In your set up, what are your headphones plugged into? Where does the sound for the track come from? I'm a total noob and am trying to get this set up for my 9 year son.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      I'm using a small usb audio device for the headphones and a powered USB hub. The detailed answers to all of those questions are in this video.

  • @ZaxDrumsandGolf
    @ZaxDrumsandGolf 4 роки тому

    Cool video I have always wanted to know how it works. Cause we have some older iOS devices might try it sometime. Cause Garageband is a DAW and VST in one actually right?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      VST is a plugin technology from Steinberg, but I think I understand you're asking if GarageBand has plugins? Yes it does. It has some built-in, and you can add UV3 plugins that can be found in the app store. GarageBand iOS is a DAW that is actually pretty unique since it features a lot of instruments that can be played right on the touchscreen of the device. You can also control these instruments from a midi controller, which is what I'm doing with my drum set here. You can also record audio and mix it with the midi tracks.

    • @ZaxDrumsandGolf
      @ZaxDrumsandGolf 4 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters thanks for the answer. It is cool cause it already has some instruments in it. I was thinking about trying it out with an iPad and I would have to use my usb to midi cable to hook it up I think it would work!! Thank you again for your reply!!

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah there’s tons of great instruments built in to GarageBand. Hope it works for you!

    • @trancenebula7
      @trancenebula7 3 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters hello. just got a surge and found your videos. i’ve been learning so much, so thank you.
      my question is, what is the purpose of the powered usb connector, in this video? i’m not understanding it. could you not plug from camera connection kit straight to the iphone to drums & have it work? and for the headphones. why wouldn’t you just use them in their normal spot on the set? thank you

  • @sophiaa9131
    @sophiaa9131 Рік тому

    Super helpful video! How do you put the track/song you play with the drum sounds on gb? Hoping to use GB to make covers

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  Рік тому

      You will have to first get an MP3 of whatever song you're trying to do, then save it on your icloud, then import it into garageband.

  • @DougRG
    @DougRG 3 роки тому

    Did you doctor the midi capture at all after you played the kit? My ghost notes are just about as loud as the others going into GarageBand, which isn't the case when I utilize the Alesis module.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  3 роки тому +1

      no, I didn't change anything. Maybe take a look at your sensitivity settings in the module.

    • @DougRG
      @DougRG 3 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters I'll take a look. It's quite sensitive when I play the module directly, but the GarageBand sounds are definitely preferable on a recording. Perhaps I can expand that more and it will translate more fully on the GarageBand side. Thanks for the lead!

  • @tobydrum3325
    @tobydrum3325 4 роки тому +1

    Hi,
    I have the exact same setup as you. Nitro mesh kit and an iPhone 11, have even tried it through my iPad. The latency is extreme in GarageBand when I record and it doesn`t pick up all the beats from my drumset. Do you have any idea of what`s wrong?

    • @marqrod96
      @marqrod96 3 роки тому

      Having the same problem. Any updates?

  • @MrRumpleforeskin123
    @MrRumpleforeskin123 3 роки тому

    Nice video really appreciate all the vids you’ve been posting about the alesis mesh kit. One question; can you just plug headphones into the module or do you need the separate adapter at 5:20?

    • @ViC8o5
      @ViC8o5 3 роки тому

      Trying to figure this out myself. I bought everything he said to buy. I’m not getting any audio back into my headphones, but my phone is recording.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  3 роки тому

      If you plug directly into the module you'll only hear your drums. You need the audio adapter to hear what you're playing to.

    • @MrRumpleforeskin123
      @MrRumpleforeskin123 3 роки тому

      Ah I see. I had an old wired headset power cord I was trying to use but not getting and sound back through my headphones. I guess I’ll go ahead and order the adapter from Amazon

    • @MrRumpleforeskin123
      @MrRumpleforeskin123 3 роки тому

      I just got my audio adapter and tried to plug it it and still can’t get it going! It records on my playing into GarageBand on their kits but I can’t hear the GarageBand kits through my headphones, just the alesis kit sounds!
      I’ve plugged in midi to camera connector to iPhone, and audio adaptor to headphone but nothing! Can you please tell me exactly where you’re plugging your cords? I’m seriously stupid with this stuff and would REALLY appreciate the help!! Thanks!!!

    • @MrRumpleforeskin123
      @MrRumpleforeskin123 3 роки тому

      @@ViC8o5 have you figured it out yet?

  • @AyooTeddy
    @AyooTeddy 4 роки тому

    Would love to know where I can find this song... turned out great man!!

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, here you go drive.google.com/file/d/1JAP3OMuSkFzb-7UXym9JsElh6k31LbYx/view?usp=sharing

  • @travistodd9639
    @travistodd9639 2 роки тому

    Could you just go lightning to usb right to the drum module? And skip the usb hub? Then plug headphones into the drum module?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      I talk about this in the video. You won't hear anything on the phone by doing that.

  • @IgorYanoVieira
    @IgorYanoVieira 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, Justin! Thanks for your videos, man! Very helpful! I got my Nitro Mesh and this GarageBand setup as well.
    I'm just having trouble playing along with songs. If I play something on Spotify for example, it'll be much louder than the GarageBand drum sound and I can't control individually the volume since it's the same control for everything on iPad.
    Would you have any solutions for that? It's my first e-kit so I have no clue... Thank you!

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      hmmm, not really, ios doesn't have a mixer function. But if your ipad has a headphone jack, you can plug it directly into the nitro module and use the build in nitro sounds and listen through the nitro's headphone output.

    • @IgorYanoVieira
      @IgorYanoVieira 4 роки тому

      Demonic Sweaters, how about the other ports on the module? Do you think there's a way to make it work using any of those? Thanks!

  • @DJcyberslash
    @DJcyberslash 3 роки тому

    Really like your song :)

  • @escueladefuerzaymusculacio90
    @escueladefuerzaymusculacio90 2 роки тому

    vey good tutorial and music! i don´t speck english very well... i have two cuestion: 1) i have i Alesis Surge totaly new (basicaly the same of Nitro mesh) and I have a problem with the pedal of the HitHat, do you have a video to explain to use correctly de Hit Hat? 2) the music is your or is a Template of the App? thank you from Spain

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому +1

      there's nothing special you need to do, just plug it in and use it. There's only 3 sounds on the Surge/Nitro hi hat. Open, closed, half-open.

    • @marcoaaronyt
      @marcoaaronyt 2 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters but i’ m talking about the Pedal, doesn’t work good…it is too strong/rigidity and so no good feelings :(. Thanks u

  • @paulwinnicki6509
    @paulwinnicki6509 4 роки тому +1

    Is there any way to record straight from the module? I like the reverb settings and would prefer the over the garage band triggers. I cannot for the life of me figure it out!

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      Run from the quarter inch line outputs on the back of the module to an audio interface or mixer like this one amzn.to/2WBa7zM

  • @TXbeats62
    @TXbeats62 2 роки тому

    Once you hook up garage band to get better sounds, is it possible to open UA-cam on the same iPad and play along with the garage band kit? Is this easy or nah?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      No thats not possible. You could however import an audio file into GarageBand and play along there

    • @TXbeats62
      @TXbeats62 2 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters what a deal breaker 😔 you every tried hooking up garage band and a second audio device like a phone

  • @kaj140
    @kaj140 4 роки тому +1

    Whats the powered usb for

  • @lancesfoodadventures7256
    @lancesfoodadventures7256 Рік тому

    Hi is it ok to skip the powered usb hub and go straight from the alesis module to your phone?

  • @jenniferdean7873
    @jenniferdean7873 4 роки тому

    Hello there, what a helpful video thank you. I have the alesis Surge which is the same module. I'd like to know how to play a backing track to drum along to. Is that possible at all?
    Thank you in advance x

    • @txrn8268
      @txrn8268 2 роки тому

      You plug in another device into the module, plug it into the aux section and play the backing track on the device you plugged in

  • @dreamlandcompany
    @dreamlandcompany 4 роки тому +26

    Welcome to Apple :)

  • @lawrencecarver3299
    @lawrencecarver3299 3 роки тому +1

    The only big issue I have with electronic drums is when you play with out head phones you hear the stick hit the rubber pads for cymbals. And you hear the stick hit the mesh drum pads. Seperate from the real sound of the drums so it TEND to distract you

  • @Keefeology
    @Keefeology 2 роки тому

    Hey there, thanks for the video. Do you happen to know if it's possible to isolate the kicks, snare, toms and high-hats whilst playing it live? Basically, like a multi-output option similar to how Kontakt does it etc.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      no, but you'd never need to. You can adjust levels of all the drums within the module and just run a stereo out to the mixer.

  • @albind8622
    @albind8622 3 роки тому

    Nice video!

  • @micknoodles1
    @micknoodles1 4 роки тому

    Got my mesh kit on the way, you've definitely sold me on this kit! Do you know if you can change the module on these kits?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      it depends on what you're changing it to. The cable that comes with the kit is a combined cable on the module side, so you would need to find one that has a similar input (other alesis?) or a module that has multiple inputs and use new cables.

    • @micknoodles1
      @micknoodles1 4 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters Thanks for the reply, good to know! I already have presonus studio one. Would you recommend getting ezdrummer and using studio one, or garage band?

  • @crypto4176
    @crypto4176 10 місяців тому

    Hi! I’m playing an Alesis Turbo on Garageband. However, when I play it doesn’t recognize the closed Hi-Hat.
    No matter if I hold the pedal, It sounds Open Hi-Hat only.
    What can I do?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  10 місяців тому

      Probably not much you can do. Maybe check out Steven Slate Drums free edition

  • @shatteredstiks7392
    @shatteredstiks7392 Рік тому

    This is what I should have done

  • @kaylenlopez1985
    @kaylenlopez1985 4 роки тому

    Never thought WEIRD AL would be giving drum lessons....but I’m inspired :)

  • @a-arondirt7408
    @a-arondirt7408 4 роки тому

    This is awesome! However, I’m confused lol. Can you just use ur power cord to go from the drum module to your phone?

    • @a-arondirt7408
      @a-arondirt7408 4 роки тому

      Basically usb to lightening

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      No, the module isn't run off USB, it has a separate power adapter. iPhones have a really low powering ability through lightning, which is why you basically need to use a powered USB hub.

    • @ashlyj2573
      @ashlyj2573 2 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters hey! What if I'm using an iPad? Do I still need a power hub?

  • @tommyp110
    @tommyp110 2 роки тому

    Hey Justin. I'm new to garage band etc. I downloaded ezdrummer there trial version which it tell me ilit doesn't work with windows 10. My question is setup hookup. I need help on what I'll need to hook to computer and where does the sound come threw The computer or my dm50 monitor sorry for all the questions but I'm lost .Thank you I enjoy watching your videos

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      There's no reason why EZdrummer shouldn't work with Windows 10. I've used it myself in it. You need an audio interface if you want the lowest latency and best audio.

  • @torodrums3158
    @torodrums3158 4 роки тому

    Hello of the Spain!! excuse my english 🥴Thank you very much for your video, it is helping me a lot. I wanted to ask you if it is possible to change the configuration of the Alesis nitro module so that it recognizes the crash action of crash 1 as well as the splash function of the HH pedal, since when I connect it to the GarageBand I have tried it and it does not work, thanks.

    • @HydetheRapper
      @HydetheRapper 4 роки тому

      I have no idea how to do this on your phone, but it has something to do with which “notes” the sounds and inputs are mapped to. For instance, the DAW, whichever one you use, thinks of the kick as being on C1 on a piano keyboard, and it maps the input from the kick pedal to C1, so that when you play the pedal, it plays the right drum sound.
      So adding the splash function of the HH pedal is just a matter of figuring out which note the pedal is mapped to and mapping the sound you want to the same note.
      As for the crash action, I assume you mean like dampening it with your hand? Stopping the cymbal? And the answer there is you probably can’t. Again, the DAW maps the sounds and the drum inputs to an individual note. It can change the “velocity” (how loud or soft the sound is) depending on how hard you hit the drum pad, but it can’t adjust the root sound much.
      As I think about, there might be a way to do it, but it would require sampling your own multi-velocity sound, which is way beyond me, so yeah. Short answer is you can’t do it.

  • @gvoskin
    @gvoskin 2 роки тому

    Do you know how to get GarageBand to recognize the bell on the cymbal? I’m in no man’s land with this! Everything works perfectly except for that part of the kit

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      Nitro doesn't have a bell zone

    • @gvoskin
      @gvoskin 2 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters Sure it does. As a shitty beginner, it’s the only thing that gives me any dynamic change during jams. It’s just not registering on GB. Everything else work as expected. I use it every time.

  • @kdakan
    @kdakan 10 місяців тому

    Hi there, if you liked the garageband sounds more, why did you continue recording with the alesis module sounds? Is it becase the half open hi-hat doesn't trigger garageband? And did you find a solution to that problem?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  10 місяців тому

      I didn't

    • @kdakan
      @kdakan 10 місяців тому

      I was playing your early videos and thought you recorded mainly from the alesis modules stere out jacks. What's your favorite drum sound module or sample plugin library@@demonicsweaters ? I have an alesis surge mesh kit and want to record drums at home. My favorite genres are alt rock (pixies), grunge (soundgarden), 70's psychedelic and prog (ala early pink floyd, king crimson, elp). I'm an amateur on drums so I don't have experience choosing right drum sounds for the given track.

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  10 місяців тому +1

      @@kdakan Oh I thought you meant in this video. Unfortunately there's no real way to change the hi hat settings within GarageBand. You may be able to change the hi hat settings within the Surge. It's odd, because the Surge module is the same as the Nitro, so it should just work. My current favorite sounding modules are the Roland TD-17 and ATV XD3, or AD5. If you want great sounding drums via plugin, EZ Drummer 3 is amazing. Steven Slate Drums 5 Free is also good for a free plugin.

  • @frantisekdikacz5590
    @frantisekdikacz5590 4 роки тому

    Man thats crazy!!! I cannot believe that iOS does this thing..this is the future, simple&easy.. little con : iphone price and accessories overpriced..thanks for sharing 😉

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      Is it really overpriced though? The iPhone 11 is $700 new, cheaper than the iPhone X was when it came out, and cheaper than the pixel 4 and the flagship samsungs. Plus I took this thing in the pool with me and the water resistance is amazing.

    • @frantisekdikacz5590
      @frantisekdikacz5590 4 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters in East side Europe near to Austria-Wien a marvelous country called Slovakia is iphone 11 actual price arround 936 USD...i am talking about technology, great software as garageband is, trying to make our edrum life easier and smart, thats the key and great idea to throw away our laptops and put everything into one smartphone what can be a drum module, etc...

  • @Tremmor500
    @Tremmor500 2 роки тому

    Awesome video! I just tired this on my iPad pro, and while recording I noticed it seems to sync out of beat a bit. Not dropping notes, but just going off beat a little. It sounds awesome, but that bit is a little annoying. Has that happened to you?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому

      Not for me. How are you connected?

    • @Tremmor500
      @Tremmor500 2 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters basically same set up that you show here. The only difference is I have it running to an iPad Pro instead of a phone. Is it maybe a GarageBand setting?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому +1

      @@Tremmor500 there's really not much you need to change, or can change. I use a regular iPad all the time and it works great. Never had a problem. It must be your midi cable or something.

    • @Tremmor500
      @Tremmor500 2 роки тому

      @@demonicsweaters might be the cable. It’s new and everything, so not sure. That leads me into another question: is there a way to expand on or customize these kits in any way? Can I use custom voices or more than two cymbals?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  2 роки тому +1

      @@Tremmor500 You can assign any sound to any pad or cymbal, it also has a tom and cymbal expansion ports.

  • @avelkm
    @avelkm Рік тому

    I'm new to drums (a week into owning Nitro and two one hour clases) but it seems I can play some nice beats over most of my UA-cam music playlists, and that's feels awesome, especially when I try to analize the beat, spending 10-20 minutes to get the kick pattern and just play along with my favorite songs (no metal or punk for a moment;) . My question is what is a simple way to utilize my laptop with drum software or iphone to play along, mimicking Nitro's aux in? Unfortunately I don't have a mixer and audio interface and don't want a lot of cables to connect everything every time I want to play. Any ideas? Maybe there's a small/cheap audio interface that can handle that task, or software solution? Can I somehow route UA-cam music to DAW?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  Рік тому

      Try this Bluetooth adapter plugged into the aux input amzn.to/46p2YVp

    • @avelkm
      @avelkm Рік тому

      @@demonicsweaters I have Bluetooth adapters, that I use with module as is. My question is that Iphone with GarageBand or notebook with DAW or ezdrummer don't have aux in so either I have good sounds from those and cannot use backing tracks from YT or I have aux in in Nitro module with not so good built in sounds

    • @avelkm
      @avelkm Рік тому

      Ok, thinking about my music gear it stumbled upon me to do a dirty hack with my Zoom H4N - I connect it as an audio interface for output from daw and connect Bt adapter into ext.mic input as an aux with monitoring on. It's a lot of gear and cables unfortunately, I'd love to have software solution to be able to play music on a laptop itself and mix it with daw/ezdrummer output (if I try to do it through WASAPI non-exclusive drivers so Windows mix natively it gives so much latency it's unplayable)

  • @starscream2812
    @starscream2812 2 роки тому

    I’m trying this on an iPhone se in gb and the drums will play for about 5 seconds then cut out. Not sure what the problem is

  • @ftmanofsteel8162
    @ftmanofsteel8162 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video. Do the triggers work for rim clicks as well? I just want to be able to use all the zones on the snare.

  • @MDole1
    @MDole1 4 роки тому +1

    Would it be possible to use a lightning to USB-B cable or does it need power? If so could I use the powered Apple camera Adapter that has lightning and USB port on it without having to buy the USB hub?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      there's no way getting around a powered hub unfortunately. iOS basically says it can't power 99% of whatever you plug into there.

    • @MDole1
      @MDole1 4 роки тому +1

      Demonic Sweaters even with the powered Apple camera adapter with the lightning port and usb port?

    • @dave8125
      @dave8125 4 роки тому

      Mike Doyle i ordered that model so i can report back when it arrives

    • @MDole1
      @MDole1 4 роки тому +1

      dave8125 sweet thanks. Just don't wanna spend $50 and have it not work lol

    • @dave8125
      @dave8125 4 роки тому

      Mike Doyle can confirm its working great

  • @vetra6397
    @vetra6397 4 роки тому

    If you add another cymbal what will happen?

  • @LoganAddisMusic
    @LoganAddisMusic 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, I'm new to garage band, getting my nitro in two days. Will garage band quantize what you've played after recording?

    • @Nichealys
      @Nichealys 4 роки тому

      As long as you click on the track, and choose which quantization you’d like.

    • @LoganAddisMusic
      @LoganAddisMusic 4 роки тому

      @@Nichealys thanks so much!

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому +1

      It can yes, but it's optional.

  • @undercover4441
    @undercover4441 4 роки тому +1

    Nice song 🌳

  • @samanthawilliams7757
    @samanthawilliams7757 4 роки тому

    I have the same kit. I’m using a USB to midi. Everything woks except the snare. It sounds more of a kick drum than a snare. Every other drum works great, it’s just the snare. Any tips?

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  4 роки тому

      try changing the MIDI voice of the snare. Listen to garageband, hit the snare and tap Utility until you see MID then press the arrow keys until you hear a snare.

    • @samanthawilliams7757
      @samanthawilliams7757 4 роки тому

      Demonic Sweaters you’re awesome!! Thanks so much

  • @jonathanblaylock5938
    @jonathanblaylock5938 3 роки тому

    I have a turbo mesh kit. Is there a way to have the hi hat play open and closed? I can only get the open sound

  • @kickdrum1185
    @kickdrum1185 Рік тому

    I’m having a problem doing this. I didn’t do this exact set up, but I’m going from the module straight to the iPhone. When I record it’s skipping beats and not recording exactly what I’m playing. Anyone have this issue? Any solutions? Thanks!

    • @demonicsweaters
      @demonicsweaters  Рік тому +1

      Is it an older iPhone? Sounds like the processor isn’t keeping up

    • @kickdrum1185
      @kickdrum1185 Рік тому

      I figured it out. It’s been awhile since iv used GarageBand. The quantization was messing it up. All good!