Load samples to Ddrum3 with apple powerbook

[jason]

I have been trying to figure out how to get multisamples onto my ddr3. I wanted to go the old Apple tech way as this is supposedly the only way to load multisamples to the module. I acquired an old powerbook that runs os9. It does not have an scsi port. It does have an pcmcia card reader though. Can I just copy directly to the card through the card reader? If not, can I use a USB to 50pin scsi. Do I have to buy an scsi port and install in laptop. I keep spending money and cannot seem to get closer to the goal. Am I wrong about not being able to send multisamples any other way?

Thanks again for all the help!!!!

Jason

[kenjwright]

Hi jason .

I am not sure if the Clavia SCSI tool supports OS9 or not, but regardless you will need a SCSI card added to use the tool as it appears to be using SCSI device commands directly when communicating with the ddrum3.

The card reader is not compatible with the linear flash cards used in the ddrum3.

The USB->SCSI adaptor cables are a no-go as well. These adaptors are expecting a SCSI hard drive, CD-ROM, etc. and the ddrum3 does not present itself as a mass storage device so will not even show up as a USB device on a computer. When connected to a hard drive these adaptors present themselves to the OS as a USB mass storage device.

That basically leaves two options

• Old Macintosh with SCSI port and Clavia transfer tool.
• OmniDrive that I described earlier here.

I am using the OmniDrive but it does require some image manipulation to create a proper image with the native ddrum3 multi-samples included that the OmniDrive can then write to the linear flash card in the ddrum3 format. Then you just pop the card into your module and you're off and running! The OmniDrive is a bit expensive but not so bad when compared to obtaining/maintaining an old Mac.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Ken

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jason I use S/PDIF to transfer samples. Works great!