On front panel there are six LEDs to show the six inputs activity, an OLED display very useful to show settings, a classic MIDI OUT connector and a rotary encoder with push button. For some tests I tried also GarageBand software, I think any software using MIDI input and MIDI control will work. I am sure also Windows will do a good job. I use a Macbook, and Arduino MIDI equipment Z-MIDI6dp is recognised without drivers or anything. On the rear panel you have the six 6.3mm inputs and an USB-B strong connector to connect your computer and Ableton Lite software.
Additionally, in all connectors the ground is connected to GND, the tip provides the input signal of the single element. This because stereo plugs are allowed here only for "expression" type pedals this kind of pedal needs 5 volts power to work provided by the ring part of the connector, the double sensors pads/cymbals don't. a snare + rim, DO NOT connect it directly to Z-MIDI6dp but use a split cable with 2 mono plugs. In case you have a double sensor pad/cymbal with a stereo 6.3mm plug, i.e.
Any combination of pads/cymbals and pedals is allowed. With Z-MIDI6dp, this is the name I have given to the equipment I am going to introduce here, you can add 6 more elements to your music set.
My personal one is an 8 elements XDrum DD550(D), 3 cymbals and 5 pads its central unit has a MIDI output I use to connect computer and Ableton Lite software where I decide what sound every element has to play: it is a perfect combination! But what about adding some more elements like a cowbell, a tom, a cymbal or even a pedal? I love playing music by the way of an electronic drum set.
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