What is the drum map for and how do I use it?

The drum map (some DAWs also call it note names or pitch names) is a separate file, which comes together with a drum instrument and can be imported into the DAW. It will allow the DAW to display the actual drum names (Kick, Snare, etc.) in the MIDI editor instead of just the blank piano roll keys. This makes drum programming much more convenient. Check the following instructions to see what it looks like and how to import the drum map into your DAW:

Not all DAWs support drum maps. The following are the only ones we know of.

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