ZenEdit

Version 2.3.4 released [1]

2013-04-14T21:27+00:00

I've added a new feature to both the Calibration and Advanced editor tabs. There is now a switch there that when enabled will apply your edits to all 16 User Setups at once rather than just the currently selected one. Generally if you are making calibration changes to a trigger you probably want that to apply to every setup, so this feature can save you the effort of manually copying it across all the setups. The feature defaults to 'on', but you can turn it off if you liked things the way they were.

PayPal Alternative [2]

2013-04-10T14:29+00:00

This alternative payment method has not proven popular enough to continue supporting and is no longer being provided. As of the time of this writing, only PayPal is being accepted. Support for Share*it was officially discontinued on 4/1/2013. If you still have need of a PayPal alternative then please feel free to contact us directly to discuss details. Thank you for your understanding, -darin

Response calibration not remembered, and sales [5]

2013-04-07T18:53+00:00

The issue with the sliders has now been corrected in version 2.3.3, now available as an update. I've also tweaked the way ZenEdit stores fractional values for min and max which should now work much better.

Zendrum Custom Shop is now open! [1]

2013-01-19T10:21+00:00

ZenEdit now powers the Zendrum Custom Shop, on zendrum.com! This is a stripped down version of ZenEdit that runs in your browser and is used to design your very own custom ZX layout. The files that it generates are fully compatible with the full version of ZenEdit so you can hit the ground running when you receive your custom designed Zendrum! Check out the Zendrum Custom Shop today!

Version 2.3.1 now available [1]

2012-10-21T21:07+00:00

This mostly just fixes a bug that was popping up regarding the 'MIDI chase' feature. Additionally you can now right-click a trigger to select all similar triggers. This makes group editing a bit easier.

Version 2.3.0 Released [11]

2012-10-21T21:06+00:00

v2.3.1 is now available and addresses that issue. cheers, -darin

ZenEdit for iPad? [2]

2012-07-15T16:50+00:00

Sorry but no, there are zero plans to do this at the moment. CoreMIDI support is flaky enough on MacOS -- it's even worse on iOS. For the foreseeable future ZenEdit will be strictly a desktop application.

Real-time Editing [1]

2012-06-25T14:07+00:00

I was recently asked this via email and thought that the answer may be useful to other ZenEdit users as well. Q: "Any chance of real time control so you can hear any changes more quickly?" My reply: True "real-time control" is not possible with the 4.0 board, however you can come quite close using the very latest version of ZenEdit. After you've performed at least one SysEx transmission to your Zendrum, the application will remember which MIDI Out device you used. From then on you can use CTRL+T or CMD+T to perform a "quick send" which dumps the SysEx directly out that MIDI Out device without showing a window or dialog box. Also note that once you've received SysEx on your Zendrum, you can immediately try it out even though you are still in 'ER' mode. You are not required to go to the Save function before the settings take effect. You can leave it in ER mode until you're satisfied with your edits. Here's my typical editing workflow; hopefully it will give you some ideas: 1) I leave my MIDI In disconnected, because my VST (BFD in my case) will want to receive MIDI data from my Zendrum. 2) I scroll over to "ER" on my Zendrum and leave it there. 3) I edit my triggers, etc. 4) I press "cursor up" on my Zendrum till ER starts to flash. 5) I press CTRL+T on my keyboard -- SysEx is sent to the Zendrum in about 2 seconds. If ER does not stop blinking (as can happen) I press CTRL+T again until it does. I can now bang on my triggers to try out the settings. Go back to step #3 to repeat as needed. Once I am in this workflow (edit > cursor up > ctrl+t ; repeat) I find that I can very quickly tweak stuff and try it out nearly in real-time. I hope this helps you. Feel free to ask me any additional questions you may have. Cheers.

Version 2.2.4 Released [1]

2012-06-19T23:05+00:00

New Feature: While in 'Edit' mode, you can drag one trigger onto another to quickly swap their contents. This makes it a breeze to move triggers around in your Setup and experiment with your layout. New Feature: In 'Edit' mode, you can now press CTRL+T or CMD+T to perform a quick SysEx dump to your Zendrum. This speeds up your workflow and makes it a simpler task to try out changes directly on your Zendrum. New Mappings: Support for the Roland HandSonic 15, the Simmons SD7 and the Simmons SD9. Tutorials and videos are now available on the home page if you're connected to the Internet.

Version 2.1.8 now available [1]

2012-04-08T10:56+00:00

This latest beta version adds native MIDI support to both Windows and Mac OS (10.6 and 10.7) It also adds support for the Roland TD-30 and has an updated map file for the ZendrumDrive (Zendrum TRS), in addition to several bug fixes. Unless any major problems are found, this is likely to be the final beta version. I'm anxious for this version to go live so that I can start focusing more on adding new features, so your continued help with testing and reporting issues is much appreciated.

Version 2.1.7 Adds Native MIDI Support (win) [2]

2012-03-26T12:37+00:00

A quick update on the status of porting this feature to the mac. Everything is right on track and it looks like it will be completed before the week is out. The feature will function exactly as it does on the Windows side and will also support so-called virtual MIDI devices.

getting error [2]

2012-03-10T14:58+00:00

The latest version as of right now is 2.1.6. If that one is giving you trouble, you can obtain the previous release here: http://nebiru.com/zenedit/updates/2.x/2.1.5/ZenEdit2.exe 2.1.7 is in the works right now but is likely still a couple weeks out. HTH

ZenEdit 2 Public BETA [3]

2012-02-05T21:32+00:00

Version 2.1.0 is now available! NOTE!! If you installed a previous version of 2.0, you'll have to uninstall it first. The new release uses a different and incompatible installer and updater. Version 2.1 is a major milestone in that it now allows you to directly send and receive SysEx from ZenEdit straight to your Zendrum. No more fussing around with .sys files or third-party applications! More info as it becomes available, but for now you can obtain the latest beta here. Enjoy!

Version 1.4.3 Released [1]

2011-05-31T12:28+00:00

Latest version adds support for: - iMap (standard and extended). - Kontakt 2. - Infinite Instruments. - Studio ProFiles. - Ocean Way Drums. Thank you to Jeremy for the suggestion.

Version 1.4.2 Released [1]

2011-05-28T10:55+00:00

Latest version adds support for DrumIt Five's 2box unit as well as Latin and Jazz kits for EZDrummer.

Multiple Computers [4]

2011-01-31T11:52+00:00

It was emailed to you when you originally purchased the program. If you've misplaced it, contact me directly and I'll help you out. -darin

Having A and B sounds on the same trigger [4]

2011-01-31T11:50+00:00

Sure thing, you can do this now by creating a user-defined mapping file, using the original one for Superior as the base. 1) Go to View > Mapping Editor. 2) Locate 'Superior Drummer' in the list and select it. 3) From the top toolbar, click the "Copy mapping" button and enter a suitable name for the copy. 4) Now locate the new mapping in the list and select it. 5) On the right-hand side, go ahead and make the changes to the trigger names as you wish. 6) When you're done, click the "Apply Changes" button in the upper-right. Now just set it up so that your project file uses that mapping instead of the original one for Superior and rock out.

Version 1.4.1 Released [1]

2011-01-29T11:35+00:00

- Adding ability to print the current setup (graphic). - Adding mapping support for "Zendrum TRS" (Zendrive)

Crossfades [5]

2011-01-26T07:48+00:00

That would be cool if there was a way to overlap crossfades. In the SD2, I can play a shaker and conga at the same time, or even the kick and a crash cymbal at the same time on one pad. I think if there was a way to do that on the Zen with a drum module, that would open up a whole new avenue for some. Rob

Version 1.4.0 Released [1]

2011-01-03T12:34+00:00

New Features: - New "Share My Setup" feature which allows you to send a screenshot of your Zendrum plus its project file directly to this forum! This makes it easier than ever to share your layout ideas with your fellow Zendrummers. - Adding ability to hide "extra" or unused custom triggers, to reduce clutter. - Making it so that non-channel #10 setups start off automatically in "melodic mode" which saves you having to manually set them up this way. Bug Fixes: - Fixing some minor issues with scaling and rounding in the main view. - Further improving general performance. - Fixing problem with notepicker not updating when switching between channel mappings. - Fixing problem with dropdown for user setup selection no longer being populated. - Always showing at least the midi number in the notepicker, even if feature is turned off (does not affect trigger renderer). - Eliminating possibility of duplicate note number labels in trigger renderers.

Updated system requirements [1]

2010-12-28T13:11+00:00

Had a question about whether PowerPC Macs were supported.

The short answer is "no".

The long answer is now listed as the "system requirements" on the support page.

Version 1.3.3 Released [1]

2010-12-02T20:14+00:00

Highlights of this release: - When applying setup mapping changes, you are now asked if you want to apply to all setups. - Thumbnails for background images were not visible on MacOS. - Widening the trigger labels. - Allowing notepicker window to be dragged around. - Remembering notepicker window location between sessions. - Automatically collapsing either the list or piano roll for the popup depending on melodic mode being on. - Allowing user to expand/collapse notepicker sections. - Notepicker is now semi-transparent. - Improving the look of the triggers and background images. - Improving general performance. - Fixed minor bugs around notepicker.

Version 1.3.0 Released [1]

2010-10-17T11:28+00:00

This is a fairly big release that fixes a couple important bugs, adds new features and functionality and also further improves the user interface. New Features:

New "Channel Mappings" features allows a different Mapping to be assigned to each MIDI channel, which better facilitates percussion groups.
User interface has been furthered simplified and "global" (dangerous) controls have been removed.
Edit panels have been rearranged to enhance workflow.
Support for new modules and VSTs:

Addictive Drums
EZDrummer
Roland TD-5
Roland TD-7
Roland TD-9

New percussion group mappings for:

Roland TD-6
Roland TD-8
Roland TD-9
Roland TD-10
Roland TD-12
Roland TD-20

"Modules" are now called "Mappings".

Bug Fixes:

Saved "LT" files would display a "ZX" background when reopened.
"LT" and "ZAP" models would have their edit panels flicker when the app was moved, resized, etc.
There was no "none" selection available for mappings, which can be handy in some scenarios.

Version 1.2.1 Released [1]

2010-09-12T16:45+00:00

This version adds the ability to transpose triggers up or down a given number of semi-tones. This update also restores the "show note numbers" button due to popular request.

Version 1.2.0 Released [1]

2010-09-07T18:50+00:00

The centerpiece for this release is a vastly improved "note picker". This is the control that you use to select sounds and notes for triggers. In this new version, the note picker expands to take up most of the screen, and also sprouts multiple columns. This helps you find what you're looking for much quicker than digging around in the scrolling list from previous versions. Additionally, the note picker has a new "sorting and grouping" feature. What this does is bubble up any module names to the surface and then sorts them. This makes it even easier to find note names as they won't be sprinkled throughout the list, but rather neatly sorted at the top. Another new feature of the note picker is aimed at melodic players. This is a full 88 key piano roll across the top of the note picker. Rather than dig for specific note numbers or english names, you can now just select the note directly from the piano. This new version also does away with the three "panel buttons" that were at the top of the trigger and setup edit panes, and replaces them with a single button. This new button simply toggles between "normal" and "melodic" modes. This further simplifies your workflow as you don't need to mess with the 3 previous buttons just to change views. As an additional workflow aid, you can also now double-click triggers to edit their note value, rather than having to first select the trigger and then click on the note picker. We hope you find these improvements helpful! To obtain the new release, please use the "Check For Updates" item on the "Help" menu.

Z3 Compatibility [3]

2010-08-27T11:31+00:00

Thank You!

Edit Crossfade Points [1]

2010-07-24T08:20+00:00

New in version 1.0.15 is the ability to edit the exact velocities at which your Zendrum switches from one crossfade note to the next. You can access the crossfade editor from the "User Setup" menu, or from the "x4 Points" button within the user setup editor. This is yet another "you can't do that on a Zen" feature, only available from ZenEdit. Now you can really take control of your performance!

Mapping for Superior Drummer [3]

2010-07-20T15:55+00:00

Thank you very much! And thank you for your efforts in this. Looking forward to all that's coming.

Update 1.0.10 released. [1]

2010-07-19T22:05+00:00

Changes in this release: 1) New "Module Editor" (from view menu, select 'Modules') 2) Support for sharing module or background files. 3) Adding additional background texture files.

Update 1.0.8 released. [4]

2010-07-14T08:47+00:00

None of Roland's SPD-XX units have "mappings" to speak of, but instead use general MIDI. To use these modules within ZenEdit, choose "General MIDI" as the module (it's also the default).