I meant to chime in when you first made this topic, but I got side tracked.
Great detective work! It's nice to see an undocumented feature in these type of modules that expands the usability of the kit.
Thanks Hellfire !..It is appreciated.!
I actually expected a lot more responses (over 11,000 new members in 2020) with users of the other DD650 modules so I could add confirmed models to the title.
It wasn't that long ago where purchases were based off if a E-Drum kit had a Dual Zone Hi Hat and a single zone was considered a deal breaker.
I am sure Alesis would have sold a heck-uv-a lot more of these modules if advertised as Dual Zone Hi Hat.
Instead I see most of the DD650 Rebrands have been pulled except for Crimson II and Command.
I would have kept the original Crimson and dropped the rest including Crimson II (HH MIDI issue) and the Command (single zone Ride)
I didn't figure the Hi Hat out or the fact the STRIKE Hi Hat worked until after I sold off all the other modules after I compared them.
I still see posts looking for the Pro-X which was a POS and the 1st thing everyone did was throw the top cymbal away.
The ones that do show up for sale are demanding a higher price (originally $99)... The few I have seen for sale , sell for more than a STRIKE Hi Hat.
The
Pro-X still has a product page and listed under
Drum Accessories on the Alesis site,so I don't know whats up with that.
The STRIKE pro SE did away with the Hi Hat except for the controller so there are 12" dual zone cymbals and the HH bottoms floating around somewhere.The STRIKE Pro SE doesn't have a 12" cymbal at all.
I also expected someone to ask about the iODock II which the CC drivers are recognized in iOS 13 and up and the fact I was running Positive Grid X-Drummer which according to the developers doesn't support E-Drums or external MIDI Controllers...but it does.
It works great for layering.
X-Drummer is geared more Metal/Hard Rock so the HiHat is minimal , but you can play all the kits,change:attack/dampening/heads/pitch/volume on individual kit pieces similar to MODO drum..also use the AI and all the grooves etc.kit pieces are interchangeable and can be saved as User kits...
The articulations are combination/velocity type and also support a triple (3) zone ride.
Hi Hat is minimal..MIDI notes 22-46 are mostly variations of a closed Hi Hat , better for a double bass that don't use a pedal.
MIDI notes 65-70 open HH/...all are working with variable Hi Hat pedal..
I can't remember off the top of my head but if I remember correctly the choke function wouldn't work unless the module has an option for sending note off.I'll have to revisit and test a current version in latest iOS.There has been no changes as far as MIDI since released.
I still have it setup (in of all things) a DMDock kit..the DMDock CC drivers stopped working around iOS11.
I think you had/have a Simmons Kit with the iPad setup.
Since you are the only one to respond to this post...
X DRUMMER FAQQ: Can I connect my MIDI controller to my iPad and play the drums with it?
A: It does not support external MIDI controllers at the moment.
Q: Can I integrate my Roland electric drum kit to it?
A: It does not support external electric drums at the moment.
Q: What is the MIDI mapping?
A: Your project can be exported in MIDI (General MIDI) format directly and edit the mapping in any of your favorite DAW software.
Q: My drum track sounds good, how do I export it to audio or MIDI?
A: Yes, you can find the Export function in the Project menu. We provide audio (including wav/aif/m4a/mp3/flac) or MIDI (General Midi) format for your project.
POSITIVE GRID X DRUMMER
MIDI:set to X DRUMMER MAP..not GM (MIDI MAP intention originally for
Export)
HI HAT21 - SPLASH
22 - CLOSED (Edge Dual Zone HH)
26 - CLOSED (Edge Normally OPEN Dual Zone HH)
42 - CLOSED
44 - PEDAL
46 - CLOSED (normally OPEN)
65-70 OPEN SOUNDS.. Work with Variable Hi Hat pedal..a little round robin phasing
KICK36 - HEAD
SNARE37 - SIDE STICK
38 - HEAD
40 - RIM
TOM 1 (L)48 - HEAD
50 - RIM (
*Same as Head)
TOM 2 (R)45 - HEAD
47 - RIM (
*Same as Head)
TOM 3 (FL)43 - HEAD
58 - RIM (
*Same as Head)
CRASH 1 (L)57
CRASH 2 (R)49
RIDE51 - BOW
52 (55) - EDGE
53 - BELL
I may have the Ride edge and bow switched...I get ear fatique after awhile so it's in the ears of the beholder...lol
*the articulations/combinations do not have a Rim Sound..sound the same as the Head
** the On Screen Kit will NOT show hits that are made using a MIDI controller**There are deals from time to time usually around a Holiday..I picked up during a sale for 1/2 off and the IAP expansions were cheap..
APP STOREA smart developer would take all the info and promote/FINISH the MIDI..I understand Positive grid is targeting Guitar players , but sales would go up 100X if people realize you can use external MIDI controller.
EDIT:Fixed a Bad Link