Hi everyone. So, for those who've read any of my previous posts, they mostly centered around my trigger issues (breaking wires and solder joints). Instead of returning the kit (again) and heading a different direction, I opted to figure out a more robust internal fix, and I've been successful so far. Thing is, since I contacted Alesis regarding this issue, they keep sending me replacement pads. The last time I chatted with them, I mentioned that in addition to my 12" pads failing in the snare position, my kick pad was also dying. I fixed it and redid the wiring and replaced the trigger. Alesis sent me a whole new kick tower. So now I have a backup. I also keep getting 12" pads. Almost like a pad-of-the-month club. I now have six pads, new in the box.
Now, in a perfect world, Alesis would fix this problem as a matter of building a solid brand that could compete with Roland in more than price/number of pads. If they just built their equipment with slightly more quality control, they would be a real side-by-side choice, rather than the low cost bargain that makes them attractive. Anyway, water under the bridge and I have ZERO pull with the company.
But now I have a bunch of new and repaired 12" pads, plus one kick tower. All in all, a good problem to have.
My question is thus: if I get an Alesis Samplerack, can I insert that into my chain of module/Laptop/VST to add more pad inputs? I'm just not altogether sure how the Samplerack fits into the Alesis e-drum system. As I've mentioned before, I have a DM10 MK II Pro, with a cable snake and two extra TRS inputs for fourth tom and second crash. So it's maxed on right now with inputs. My hope would be adding a couple more toms and cymbals to the kit, and I was wondering if I can do that with the Samplerack? Or should I look at the ddrum solution? Or pay a lot more for the recently released Roland TM-6?
Any ideas are appreciated!
Happy drumming!