MIDI two Alesis D4s together

Graymalkin2001

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I'm hoping someone with a good deal more knowledge of MIDI than I can help.

I have a large electronic drum set that requires two D4 drum modules; one for drums, and the second for cymbals.
Before I expanded the set, I used only one D4, and MIDI'd out to an Alesis SR-16 drum machine to record patterns, and back to the D4 for playback using the D4's internal sounds. Worked very well.

Now, as I said, I have expanded my kit. What I'd like to do is essentially the same as the above arrangement using the SR-16, but, of course, using both D4 modules. So, the question is this:

What would be the connections and MIDI settings to connect the first D4 to the second D4, connect the SR-16 for recording patterns, and connecting the SR-16 back to the D4s for playback?

I know that, for folks well versed in MIDI, this might be child's play. For me, it's a challenge! Hence, the request for advice.

Many thanks in advance for any advice!
 
Connect the MIDI out of the SR16 to the MIDI in of the 1st D4, then the MIDI thru of that to the MIdI in of the 2nd D4, a kinda daisy chain.
Make sure that the D4s are set to trigger only the drum notes on the 1st and the cymbals on the 2nd.
I believe that should work.
SysExJohn.
 
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