MIDI Mapping
If toms trigger cymbals, the snare doesn’t respond, or pads play the wrong sound, adjust your MIDI mapping in Beatlii. This guide shows you how to reset your module, create a Custom MIDI Setup, and save it for next time.
Quick tip: Many kits from the same brand share the same mapping. If your exact model isn’t listed, try a similar model first.
Try a Factory Reset (Recommended First)
A factory reset restores your module’s default MIDI notes and often fixes mismatches.
Check your drum module manual for Factory Reset instructions
Power cycle the module after the reset
Test your kit again in Beatlii
Create a Custom MIDI Setup in Beatlii
1) Open Drum Module Setup
Go to Drum Module Setup → User MIDI Setup
Tap Create MIDI Setup
2) Map Each Pad
Hit a pad on your e-kit
Tap the instrument you want it to trigger in Beatlii (e.g., Snare, Kick, Crash)
Repeat for every pad (toms, hi-hat closed/open, ride, etc.)
The current MIDI note is shown at the top as you hit each pad
Manually change MIDI notes by tapping the edit/pencil icon in the top right corner of the screen. This allows you to directly assign MIDI notes instead of triggering them by hitting pads
You can add multiple MIDI notes per instrument, useful if two pads should trigger the same sound or when a pad has multiple layers (e.g., snare rim and head, or ride bell, edge and bow)
3) Save Your Preset
Tap Save Preset to save your mapping
Your preset will load automatically next time
On the next screen, tap Continue and you are ready to play
Troubleshooting Tips
Duplicate Pads: Some kits send the same MIDI note from two pads. First, try a factory reset on your drum module to restore the default mapping. If the issue remains, adjust the MIDI mapping manually and preferably reset it to General MIDI note values
Velocity Curves: If dynamics feel off, check the velocity settings on your drum module
Hi-Hat Behavior: Hi-hat systems vary by brand. If open/closed feels wrong:
Make sure you mapped Closed and Open hi-hat correctly
Some modules send foot splash as a separate note, map that too if available
Re-calibrate your module’s hi-hat if the manufacturer provides that option
When to Contact Us
If you can’t get a consistent mapping:
Send your brand & model and describe which pads are wrong to support@beatlii.com
We’ll help and work on adding a preset for your module
MIDI Mapping
If toms trigger cymbals, the snare doesn’t respond, or pads play the wrong sound, adjust your MIDI mapping in Beatlii. This guide shows you how to reset your module, create a Custom MIDI Setup, and save it for next time.
Quick tip: Many kits from the same brand share the same mapping. If your exact model isn’t listed, try a similar model first.
Try a Factory Reset (Recommended First)
A factory reset restores your module’s default MIDI notes and often fixes mismatches.
Check your drum module manual for Factory Reset instructions
Power cycle the module after the reset
Test your kit again in Beatlii
Create a Custom MIDI Setup in Beatlii
1) Open Drum Module Setup
Go to Drum Module Setup → User MIDI Setup
Tap Create MIDI Setup
2) Map Each Pad
Hit a pad on your e-kit
Tap the instrument you want it to trigger in Beatlii (e.g., Snare, Kick, Crash)
Repeat for every pad (toms, hi-hat closed/open, ride, etc.)
The current MIDI note is shown at the top as you hit each pad
Manually change MIDI notes by tapping the edit/pencil icon in the top right corner of the screen. This allows you to directly assign MIDI notes instead of triggering them by hitting pads
You can add multiple MIDI notes per instrument, useful if two pads should trigger the same sound or when a pad has multiple layers (e.g., snare rim and head, or ride bell, edge and bow)
3) Save Your Preset
Tap Save Preset to save your mapping
Your preset will load automatically next time
On the next screen, tap Continue and you are ready to play
Troubleshooting Tips
Duplicate Pads: Some kits send the same MIDI note from two pads. First, try a factory reset on your drum module to restore the default mapping. If the issue remains, adjust the MIDI mapping manually and preferably reset it to General MIDI note values
Velocity Curves: If dynamics feel off, check the velocity settings on your drum module
Hi-Hat Behavior: Hi-hat systems vary by brand. If open/closed feels wrong:
Make sure you mapped Closed and Open hi-hat correctly
Some modules send foot splash as a separate note, map that too if available
Re-calibrate your module’s hi-hat if the manufacturer provides that option
When to Contact Us
If you can’t get a consistent mapping:
Send your brand & model and describe which pads are wrong to support@beatlii.com
We’ll help and work on adding a preset for your module
MIDI Mapping
If toms trigger cymbals, the snare doesn’t respond, or pads play the wrong sound, adjust your MIDI mapping in Beatlii. This guide shows you how to reset your module, create a Custom MIDI Setup, and save it for next time.
Quick tip: Many kits from the same brand share the same mapping. If your exact model isn’t listed, try a similar model first.
Try a Factory Reset (Recommended First)
A factory reset restores your module’s default MIDI notes and often fixes mismatches.
Check your drum module manual for Factory Reset instructions
Power cycle the module after the reset
Test your kit again in Beatlii
Create a Custom MIDI Setup in Beatlii
1) Open Drum Module Setup
Go to Drum Module Setup → User MIDI Setup
Tap Create MIDI Setup
2) Map Each Pad
Hit a pad on your e-kit
Tap the instrument you want it to trigger in Beatlii (e.g., Snare, Kick, Crash)
Repeat for every pad (toms, hi-hat closed/open, ride, etc.)
The current MIDI note is shown at the top as you hit each pad
Manually change MIDI notes by tapping the edit/pencil icon in the top right corner of the screen. This allows you to directly assign MIDI notes instead of triggering them by hitting pads
You can add multiple MIDI notes per instrument, useful if two pads should trigger the same sound or when a pad has multiple layers (e.g., snare rim and head, or ride bell, edge and bow)
3) Save Your Preset
Tap Save Preset to save your mapping
Your preset will load automatically next time
On the next screen, tap Continue and you are ready to play
Troubleshooting Tips
Duplicate Pads: Some kits send the same MIDI note from two pads. First, try a factory reset on your drum module to restore the default mapping. If the issue remains, adjust the MIDI mapping manually and preferably reset it to General MIDI note values
Velocity Curves: If dynamics feel off, check the velocity settings on your drum module
Hi-Hat Behavior: Hi-hat systems vary by brand. If open/closed feels wrong:
Make sure you mapped Closed and Open hi-hat correctly
Some modules send foot splash as a separate note, map that too if available
Re-calibrate your module’s hi-hat if the manufacturer provides that option
When to Contact Us
If you can’t get a consistent mapping:
Send your brand & model and describe which pads are wrong to support@beatlii.com
We’ll help and work on adding a preset for your module
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© 2025 We Love Drumming AB | Media Evolution, Stora Varvsgatan 6A, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden
© 2025 We Love Drumming AB | Media Evolution, Stora Varvsgatan 6A, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden