Can't figure out how to use midi usb drumset in sonar x1

Have you tried these settings?



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If your other settings are correct, you are having a midi map problem......  "maybe."  haha, everything is just a guess.  I'm not in your studio right now..  :-)

VST =  Virtual Studio Technology.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Studio_Technology


Your plugin instruments, including and not limited to the extras you got when you purchased Sonar, are VST Instruments.  When you say, "you have downloaded Sonar X1."  Does that mean you are using the demo version?  Downloaded from Cakewalk's Website?


Sonar is a DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_audio_workstation  I am not sure what instruments are found in Sonar's DEMO Version.

Look for a Synth name'd Session Drummer.  If that synth appears in the DEMO of Sonar, you must insert this synth onto a track.  "A Simple Instrument Track," would be best, as you sound a little new at this.

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When the VST Instrument is on a track, load a Preset Program from the Program Browser, found on the VST.  Make sure your Track Inspector is showing, "midi in," from the Alesis Drumset.  Make sure your midi is properly mapped.

I have a Roland set I sometimes use but not that often.  I have noticed that I can only hear audio if the sequencer is running.  What I mean is I must push play or record to hear audio.  I don't know if this is normal or if it's on on my setup. Like I said,  I don't use it often so I'm no expert.  May be something to try.  Also see if you can play the drums in session drummer with the mouse.  Hope this helps.

Ok, how about we expand a little bit on Kalle's instructions. Rather that creating a MIDI track, try opening Session Drummer 3 (or other drum vsti you have installed) in SONAR. You will get a dialog with many options. I suggest checking/picking: Create MIDI Source; All Synth Audio Outputs: Stereo; and the Synth Property Page then click OK (button). Once Session Drummer's window appears, load a drum set from the Programs option at the bottom if a set is not already loaded. You might want to unload all MIDI Patterns by left mouse clicking on the "arrow head" in the MIDI box in the lower left. (This way the patterns which are preloaded won't interfere with your playing,) Now close Session Drummer and return to the tracks in SONAR. You will notice all the new tracks SONAR created for SD3. At the bottom of the list of tracks you will find the MIDI track for your DM6. In that MIDI track (assuming that your DM6 is already connected to your PC and that you have chosen it in the MIDI devices under Preferences), choose your DM6's output from the tracks input drop down. NOW, activate the Input Echo button to on and it will turn blue. Finally, you will then be ready to record or just play your drums on your Alesis set on SONAR. It's pretty cool. Sorry for the long, unbroken text...I used Firefox to respond to your post. Kind regards, Living Room Rocker