FAQ
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The Sound Store is a unique service offered by ATV to provide sound content for the aD5 and EXS Series xD3 modules.
To use the sound store, it is necessary to first create a user account and then register the product ID of the aD5 module or EXS series kit.
Information and step-by-step instructions for user account creation and product ID registration can be found in the Sound Store section of this FAQ, or at this link: Sound Store New Users
Advantages of product ID registration
aD5 users can access free and paid instruments to download and install on their modules.
EXS series xD3 module users can download 13 additional free kits and start using the EXS Kit Creation Tool to make custom kits from a great selection of drum, cymbal, and percussion instruments.
aDrums artist and EXS Series have some noticeable design differences but also share the same high-quality pad construction, playability, realistic acoustic sound, and simplicity in use.
aDrums Artist
aDrums are electronic drums built on the design concepts of 'Authentic', 'Acoustic', and 'Artware'.
Our goals are to unify the setup, size, and feel of acoustic drums in a way that will draw out a great-feeling performance from the player. For more information check our aDrums artist page
EXS Series
Ideal for beginners and advanced players alike, EXS Series electronic drums provide a superior playing experience in a compact and affordable package. If you are looking for a great-sounding and easy-to-use electronic drums set, then one of the EXS models should suit you. For more information check out our EXS Series page.
The aDrums artist Expanded set (ADA-EXPSET) has additional pads and hardware that are not included in the Standard set (ADA-STDSET).
The aDrums Expanded set has the following additional pads and hardware:
1 x 10" tom pad (aD-T10)
1 x 16" cymbal (aD-C16)
1 x Tom/Cymbal stand (ADA-TCS)
The full specifications of the two kits are shown below:
An aDrums artist Standard kit can be upgraded to an aDrums Expanded kit with the purchase of the aDrums Expand pack (ADA-EXPACK).
For more information, please refer to the aDrums artist product page.
Yes, the aD5 module supports a selection of pads and triggers from other manufacturers. For information on pad model compatibility please refer to the aD5 Pad Compatibility Guide:
If you use Roland or Yamaha pads, you can download and install the corresponding aD5 trigger settings for those pads.
For more information, check the 'aD5 Trigger Settings' tab on our Downloads page.
This video shows the aD5 in action as the module at the heart of a hybrid e-drums kit that combines pads from Roland and Yamaha. Check out the aD5 product page for more details.
ATV Corporation does not support the xD3 module when used with other manufacturers’ products.
The xD3 module is designed to be used with EXS series kit pads. Unlike ATV’s aD5 module, the xD3 does not include trigger settings for other manufacturers' pads.
In practice, the xD3 has some compatibility with Roland pads, as this video shows:
If you plan to purchase the xD3 module to use with other manufacturers’ pads, the level of compatibility may not result in an optimal triggering response. Always ask the dealer for their advice before making any purchase.
The EXS-5 and EXS-3 versions of the xD3 module do not include trigger settings for the following aDrums artist pads: aD-K18, aD-S13, aD-T10, aD-T13, aD-C18, aD-C10, aD-CH17, aD-C17FX.
If you have questions on this topic, please contact us.