ATV ad5 Module Sound Demo 

Yeah, I don’t disagree, although it’s getting better (and I feel it’s way ahead of the Roland modules). There’s also some new Canopus sounds that ATV came out with after I filmed this video that are great (especially the Canopus aluminum snare). If you want the top notch electronic sounds though, you need to step up to a software VST (or something like the Mimic Pro, which is basically a VST-in-a-box). Much more $$$ than the aD5, though.

@@BrandonPaluzzi my thought exactly, I've been using a mid-range Roland and would not wanna go back to their sounds. ATV is clearly ahead. I'm looking at the 2Box Drumit 3, which is also like a VST box as it can be loaded with VST exported sounds with many layers. Less pricey than Mimic, too.

@@analog_ape Yup, I've had some people mention the 2Box, although I haven't had a chance to try one for myself.

@@BrandonPaluzzi I'm planning to drop by the Drum Tec shop soon and test modules from both manufacturers. Either way it will be a big upgrade from my previous Roland TD-11 - good times ahead ;)

Thank you!

Thank you! I don't have an xD3, unfortunately.

Thanks! For the most part, I keep everything at 100% in the aD5. There are a few exceptions -- one I know of for sure is the 18" Gretsch kick drum. I generally have to bring that down to 80% or so, just to keep it balanced with the rest of the kit. Everything else is maxed out, though.

@@DrumGearGeek Much appreciated on the reply! I assume also, the overall Kit Volume is probably at max as well?

@@progression_decibel Yes, that's correct -- keep everything set to 100 for overall levels.

Hi Dwight -- I used to have the DTX 502, so I can definitely say that the acoustic drum sounds on the aD5 are a lot better. However, with the ATV stuff, you ONLY have dry acoustic drum sounds - no processed sounds, no reverb, no electric sounds. You can't even tune the sounds up or down. I'm absolutely fine with those limitations, but I just always want to let people know when they're considering this module. The aD5 only supports single zone on toms and kick. It supports 3-zone triggering on the snare and ride inputs, but only 2 zone on the hihat and crash inputs.

@@DrumGearGeek Thanks for the info. That's a shame that the AD5 will only allow edge & bow on the PCY 135's. I was really hoping at least that they be 3 zone. The toms I can live with however I do use the bell on the cymbals frequently. It's a toss up between this and the DTX700 module. At least with the 700 I can have my 3 zones on the cymbals and I believe 3 on the toms. This is why I do the research first before jumping into anything.

@@dakasis You might also want to check out the DTX-PRO. They've actually discontinued the 500-700-900 series, and are releasing new modules. They've released the DTX PRO which is the replacement for the 500 and 700 series modules. This pad compatibility chart shows that it accepts 3-zone on 2 crash inputs, the ride input, and the #14 "aux" input. Only 2 zone on the hats, though. europe.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/4/1206194/PadModuleCompatibility_en_d0.pdf

@@DrumGearGeek I do have access to a couple of pre owned 700's that are for sale that are practically brand new for a very decent price. The 700 is a proven module whereas the DTX Pro at $800.00 is a little out of my price range right now. I also heard that Yamaha may release a higher end model after the first of the year. I already have the compatibility chart but thanks for thinking of this.

You can download individual toms snare and bassdrum from the sound store and then setup a new config. By copying another config you easily setup your desired kit

Sorry I missed this previously -- yup, these are drums from the sound store, but assembled in a few unique ways.

It was a weird issue with the playback -- I recorded the MIDI one time to a DAW, then played it back through the aD5 (that's how I was able to get multiple sounds from the same performance). Something in the aD5 / Ableton chain is sending (or receiving) MIDI weirdly for the hi hat, so the open / closed sounds didn't get treated correctly.