# Latest **URL:** https://forum.sunhou.se/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.sunhou.se/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sunhou.se/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the Sunhouse Forum](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/welcome-to-the-sunhouse-forum/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/welcome-to-the-sunhouse-forum/8 "2016-02-06T04:15:16Z")
This space is to discuss all-things Sensory Percussion. Dig in! --- ## [2.8 and new sound pack updates](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/2-8-and-new-sound-pack-updates/2670)
**Author:** [@roycutler](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/roycutler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/2-8-and-new-sound-pack-updates/2670 "2026-10-29T15:49:40Z")
Thanks so much for the massive update that is 2.8. When I update to 2.8 should the new sound pack updates also be installed? Also it mentions instrument presets for Somnambulist. I don’t know what that is?!! Thanks f… --- ## [Sensory Percussion V1 Templates](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sensory-percussion-v1-templates/919)
**Author:** [@stevenz](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/stevenz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sensory-percussion-v1-templates/919 "2026-10-27T22:11:22Z")
Hi all! We figured it would be nice to have a place for all of the Sensory Percussion templates out there. Here they are: Sensory Percussion Ableton 10 Plugin Template Sensory Percussion Ableton 9 Plugin Template Se… --- ## [Headphone output](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/headphone-output/2683)
**Author:** [@jlopez](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/jlopez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/headphone-output/2683 "2026-10-26T21:10:11Z")
I can’t get a big headphone volume output --- ## [My SP Hybrid Setup (Pics)](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/my-sp-hybrid-setup-pics/2122)
**Author:** [@SomaSays](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/SomaSays)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/my-sp-hybrid-setup-pics/2122 "2026-10-26T17:56:29Z")
Current Setup: Yamaha Stage Cust Hip 4-pc Shell Pk, Nat Wood Evans dB One Heads (All, use Tom head for snare drum as well) Agean Natural R-Series Low Volume Cymbal MBP M2 MAX Schiit Midgard Headphone Amp Sen… --- ## [Anyone having issues with hi-hat edge and splash triggering inappropriately?](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/anyone-having-issues-with-hi-hat-edge-and-splash-triggering-inappropriately/2682)
**Author:** [@Joel\_Devonshire](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Joel_Devonshire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/anyone-having-issues-with-hi-hat-edge-and-splash-triggering-inappropriately/2682 "2026-10-26T17:52:06Z")
I’m using the Evans db One 14" hi-hat, but I’m noticing some sensor misreadings in SP and/or Superior Drummer 3 when doing regular pedal closes (using a Tama Speed Cobra 315 Hi-Hat Stand). A couple of things I’m noticing… --- ## [2.8 crashes immediately](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/2-8-crashes-immediately/2681)
**Author:** [@Astrosoniq](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Astrosoniq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/2-8-crashes-immediately/2681 "2026-10-25T19:46:08Z")
After downloading 2.8, I opened it without the portal attached, to check it, which worked fine, but after connecting it to the evans portal in my drumroom it keeps immediately crashing upon opening. (Edit) After some t… --- ## [SD3 Midi Cymbal Choke in Ableton 12](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sd3-midi-cymbal-choke-in-ableton-12/2678)
**Author:** [@AtZen](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/AtZen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sd3-midi-cymbal-choke-in-ableton-12/2678 "2026-10-25T16:11:29Z")
Hey guys, I’ve gotten the new 2.8 update working pretty well in Superior Drummer 3 with the forum SP2-\>SD3 template. Has anyone got the SP2 software properly recording the aftertouch midi chokes in Ableton 12? It is re… --- ## [Audio inputs active in second portal?](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/audio-inputs-active-in-second-portal/2679)
**Author:** [@Suttomark](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Suttomark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/audio-inputs-active-in-second-portal/2679 "2026-10-25T10:50:11Z")
Hi can I use the audio inputs in the second portal for piezo triggers? They still show up in the P2 expansion card…..It would be amazing if you could make these work as actual audio inputs, it would really challenge Yama… --- ## [Congrats on 2.8! Amazing update](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/congrats-on-2-8-amazing-update/2677)
**Author:** [@Ears](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Ears)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/congrats-on-2-8-amazing-update/2677 "2026-10-24T21:14:40Z")
Just digging in but really loving the performance enhancement - that alone is a game changer for me. I can now run at 32 Samples (ultra-low) without drop-outs which is amazing. And my hi hats are working so much better… --- ## [Sound Pack version to Add](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sound-pack-version-to-add/2675)
**Author:** [@Arek\_z\_rodu\_Kulesza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Arek_z_rodu_Kulesza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sound-pack-version-to-add/2675 "2026-10-24T08:38:27Z")
Hi, is it possible to add a version of a Sound Pack to the name when installed? The same on the website, if possible. Thanks, Arek --- ## [New Metronome set up (v.2.8)](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/new-metronome-set-up-v-2-8/2674)
**Author:** [@Arek\_z\_rodu\_Kulesza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Arek_z_rodu_Kulesza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/new-metronome-set-up-v-2-8/2674 "2026-10-24T06:53:47Z")
Hi, Would you describe me please how to set up the Metronome step by step? I will be appreciated. Thanks Arek --- ## [How to make Bass drum dB1 less bouncy](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/how-to-make-bass-drum-db1-less-bouncy/2671)
**Author:** [@Arek\_z\_rodu\_Kulesza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Arek_z_rodu_Kulesza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/how-to-make-bass-drum-db1-less-bouncy/2671 "2026-10-24T06:49:20Z")
Hi, Just wandering how to make my bassdrum Evans 1dB mesh less bouncy. Share your tips please. Thanks Arek --- ## [Building New Cymbals-Only Set](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/building-new-cymbals-only-set/2549)
**Author:** [@BillyG](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/BillyG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/building-new-cymbals-only-set/2549 "2026-10-23T17:50:16Z")
I want to build a Sensory Percussion cymbals-only set/session. My plan is to use Sensory Percussion for cymbals while triggering DW SoundWorks VST for drums using DWe drums and a Roland V71 interface/module. I have sear… --- ## [Dexter Hercules SP2 setup](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/dexter-hercules-sp2-setup/2665)
**Author:** [@Arek\_z\_rodu\_Kulesza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Arek_z_rodu_Kulesza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/dexter-hercules-sp2-setup/2665 "2026-10-23T16:15:48Z")
Hi, Can you share what setup was used for this presentation of Dexter Hercules? Thanks Arek --- ## [Troubleshooting Cymbal & Hi-hat issues](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/troubleshooting-cymbal-hi-hat-issues/2344)
**Author:** [@tenoch](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/tenoch)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/troubleshooting-cymbal-hi-hat-issues/2344 "2026-10-22T05:51:14Z")
Hey all, a few of you have sent us messages about misfires or issues with the cymbal and hi-hat sensors. We wanted to share some tips as well as a way you can help us. Check that your gear is setup right If you’re seein… --- ## [2.8.0-beta5 just released](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/2-8-0-beta5-just-released/2644)
**Author:** [@tenoch](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/tenoch)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/2-8-0-beta5-just-released/2644 "2026-10-22T00:36:33Z")
HI all, we have a big new beta for you all to try: 2.8.0-beta5 v2.8 is our biggest update yet. It brings a global tempo and built-in metronome, new e-kit and drum trigger inputs, dual portal capability, and the MIDI kit… --- ## [New Output settings in Beta Version....Is a game changer](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/new-output-settings-in-beta-version-is-a-game-changer/2666)
**Author:** [@bubbaw512](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/bubbaw512)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/new-output-settings-in-beta-version-is-a-game-changer/2666 "2026-10-21T21:53:57Z")
Man, the new Beta adds some major changes that are amazing! One, the additional triggers is a game changer to play a more traditional rock kit. We are doing a full one 2 one drum conversion with this setup. Not Hybrid. T… --- ## [Training cymbals](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/training-cymbals/2462)
**Author:** [@Keaganobrien](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Keaganobrien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/training-cymbals/2462 "2026-10-21T17:59:04Z")
Wondering if there is a way to train cymbals. Its greyed out for me --- ## [Linux, 96 kHz ADAT, quiet heads, and brushes](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/linux-96-khz-adat-quiet-heads-and-brushes/2651)
**Author:** [@hexspa](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/hexspa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/linux-96-khz-adat-quiet-heads-and-brushes/2651 "2026-10-18T13:21:07Z")
Hi all, I’m seriously interested in Sensory Percussion, mainly for its sensitivity and expressive tracking: ghost notes, very soft dynamics, buzz rolls, positional nuance, and playing on quiet heads such as the dB Zero.… --- ## [Active stage monitor](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/active-stage-monitor/2649)
**Author:** [@Arek\_z\_rodu\_Kulesza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Arek_z_rodu_Kulesza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/active-stage-monitor/2649 "2026-10-18T13:11:25Z")
Hi, Just wandering what stage monitors do you use? Any recommendations? Pros and cons? Thanks Arek --- ## [Expanded Controller](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/expanded-controller/2668)
**Author:** [@Victor\_Reza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Victor_Reza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/expanded-controller/2668 "2026-10-17T15:34:02Z")
Greetings, I am impress with the HSP Technology. However I play a slightly larger set like a 5 piece or more. Is there any plan for expanded controllers to support \>7 ports? It seems Evans is leaving money on the table. … --- ## [Two portals work perfectly](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/two-portals-work-perfectly/2663)
**Author:** [@Suttomark](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Suttomark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/two-portals-work-perfectly/2663 "2026-10-15T00:46:01Z")
Hey just letting you know running two portals is a cinch! With the beta software it works as it should. I hope seeing it was a lot of money to invest for a portal to run an extra cymbal and two extra toms that perhaps t… --- ## [Any new cymbal packs coming?](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/any-new-cymbal-packs-coming/2662)
**Author:** [@scoTTTimo](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/scoTTTimo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/any-new-cymbal-packs-coming/2662 "2026-10-13T15:55:44Z")
Are there any plans to release new cymbal packs for SP2 anytime soon, either paid or free? I’m still using SP2 to drive SD3, but I’d really love to use SP2’s sounds directly. So far, the cymbals are what’s keeping me fr… --- ## [Sensory Percussion 2 to Superior Drummer 3 Template](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sensory-percussion-2-to-superior-drummer-3-template/2334)
**Author:** [@stevenz](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/stevenz)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/sensory-percussion-2-to-superior-drummer-3-template/2334 "2026-10-13T15:17:07Z")
EDITED JULY 24, 2026 TO INCLUDE UPDATED TEMPLATE Hi Everyone! We added some new features in 2.7 that have allowed us to update this template. Notably, cymbal chokes are now possible over MIDI, and we improved the hi-… --- ## [New Sound Expansion Packs](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/new-sound-expansion-packs/2660)
**Author:** [@Arek\_z\_rodu\_Kulesza](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Arek_z_rodu_Kulesza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/new-sound-expansion-packs/2660 "2026-10-11T13:30:03Z")
Hi, Is it possible to get a new sound expansion packs already presets for newbies like plug’n’play? Like packs with pop/rock sounds for a full kit with bright crashes, like Tina Turner’s drummer sound? Like packs with… --- ## [Mapping problem](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/mapping-problem/2659)
**Author:** [@tomekpop](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/tomekpop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/mapping-problem/2659 "2026-10-11T10:32:36Z")
Hi again, I have a small MIDI controller with 2 physical knobs and I want to use it to control parameters inside my active Set in SP2 during live performance. A couple of questions regarding the best way to route this: … --- ## [Smooth transitions between Sets in SP2 – how to preserve tails/reverbs?](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/smooth-transitions-between-sets-in-sp2-how-to-preserve-tails-reverbs/2658)
**Author:** [@tomekpop](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/tomekpop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/smooth-transitions-between-sets-in-sp2-how-to-preserve-tails-reverbs/2658 "2026-10-07T10:34:38Z")
Hi everyone, Is there a recommended way in SP2 to smoothly transition from one Set to another during a live performance without cutting off tailing sounds (reverbs, delays, long samples)? --- ## [Add Looper Function? 🙏🏻](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/add-looper-function/2657)
**Author:** [@Suttomark](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Suttomark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/add-looper-function/2657 "2026-10-06T06:31:04Z")
Hi seeing that the SP software can already record natively, how difficult would it be to add a looping function? For me it would be so fun to come up with melodic sets loops on the fly, switch to acoustic sets and jam a… --- ## [Using regular cybals](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-regular-cybals/2637)
**Author:** [@Astrosoniq](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Astrosoniq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-regular-cybals/2637 "2026-10-04T21:34:29Z")
Is there a feature planned to train regular cymbals? For the most part it works like a charm, but occasionally on louder edge crashes I get a delayed second hit which triggers the ping zone. Mayby a possibility to mute o… [Next page](https://forum.sunhou.se/latest.md?page=1)