One thing I'd like - and correct me if I am wrong but I think there is a tool like this for Roland modules..
The ability to edit / tweak settings on a PC interface and then save it out.
This also avaiable for Alesis products as well. Heck, I used a free program to edit my DM5 back in the day and the DMPro came with its own software to make your own samples. I believe it was call Sound Bridge. You can still get interface software for the DM5. Its called
DM5edit..
I don't know how the VEX folk do it, but I am pretty sure they don't do COSM editing on the modules themselves.
They most likely use an interface software on a PC to make the kits, but they would still need the modules hooked up to the computer so they could hear what they are doing.
I really like the VEX concept - pre-tuned kits modeled after artists / albums.
You can do this with any module that lets you edit the onboard kits. Dump the midi data back to your PC and then sell your custom drum kits. You need a good ear (which the guys at VEX have) but other than that, you could do it as well.
If any other module would be able to have this flexibility and potential - I think the new DM-10 will with all the custom sounds and possibilities. Does anyone have any inside info about how to upgrade sounds with new sounds from BFD (assuming they are using BFD as a base for the sound samples)?
I did read the manual looking for mention of sound upgrading.
Hellfire had the interview with the Alesis guy and I am pretty sure they talked about the ability to eventually expand the sound base of the DM10.
peace, out.
Yep, I did an interview with Jim Norman (good guy). We did talk about that subject. Here's the podcast again:
Podcast 8/20/09 Episode!