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Roland TD-17-27-30-50/X…All use the same Map…the main difference is the Aux/Expansion inputs…which can also be split by the user for bigger Kits.
I created an Updated Key Map for Roland TD27KV2
See if that solves your issues..
Additional Link/Topics ROLAND Key/MIDI Maps
Roland Modules…for the most part…use the same Mapping.
The difference being…the additional Mapping/MIDI Note assignments for the AUX Inputs.
The BFD Maps also have some differences in the Fine tuning for different trigger/models as the Kits came with different size and different designs as do the modules where you select the trigger/model presets.
You can load different Maps and see if any work better or worse…
See this Topic
I created a Newer Roland Map with the additional (1/8) transiti…
Roland TD-17-27-30-50/X…All use the same Map…the main difference is the Aux/Expansion inputs…which can also be split by the user for bigger Kits.
I created/attached a MIDI map (w/image) for the TD-50 with the Upgraded Hi Hat Transitions (1/8) for Dark Farm and other Expansions when they are updated.
Unzip…copy/Paste the Folder to:
Windows C:\ProgramData>BFD Drums>BFD3>System>Maps.
macOS Library>Application Support>BFD Drums>BFD3>System>Maps
Rescan System Content Path
Roland.zip (46.8 KB)
I mainly focus on Alesis Modules…
However…ALL Drum Modules are basically TMI…so setting up for Vst/Software is Universal.
Local Control ON sends to Internal Sound Generator…
Local Control OFF sends to External Sound Generator/Software etc.
Drum Default MIDI Channel = 10…GM Mode = OFF
For use as a TMI with BFD3 or External MIDI Only…GM Mode and Local Control should Always be OFF…
If you plan on sending Audio and MIDI I would check and see if the Module sends MIDI with Local Control ON…some …