Levels and settings
Yes I go direct. I use a mic patch. Make sure:
the enhancer is on,
comp/limiter on,noisesuppressor on.....
.Delay and other crap turned off. (you will find this stuff in the edit chain)
THe ambiance button off...Play with the settings from there and pick a kit you like in the TD-3....Also, keep the sensitivity up, and the master input level down no your board...
The volume on the TD3 brain should be full blast...
I have no distortion or any problems this way and my friends that have heard it can't beliece how good they sound...LeI know if I can help....Good luck
P.S. Before you record, get a friend to pound on your drums and actually read the readings for the input level...Most people that ignore and neglect this area usually can't make their sound work!