To turn your gaming kit into a MIDI instrument, you generally need the following components: Required Items
is a specialized software utility that converts inputs from gaming drum kits—specifically those from Guitar Hero (GH) and Rock Band (RB) —into standard MIDI signals. Originally developed for consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 , this tool allows you to repurpose "plastic" drum controllers as functional electronic drum kits on a PC for music production or gaming. How Ps360 Midi Drummer Works
Unlike basic controllers, many of these kits support velocity, meaning the software can detect how hard you hit a pad and translate that into volume levels in your music software. Ps360 Midi Drummer
It reads raw USB data from the drum kit and translates each pad strike into a specific MIDI note.
The original PS3 USB dongle or an Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows. Ps360 Midi Drummer (or the updated Ps360ProDrummer ). Virtual Cable LoopBe1 to route MIDI data internally on your computer. Audio Drivers To turn your gaming kit into a MIDI
ASIO4ALL to minimize the "latency" (delay) between hitting a pad and hearing the sound.
Select ASIO4ALL as your audio device to reduce delay to playable levels (ideally under 10-15ms). Key Features and Limitations It reads raw USB data from the drum
Plug your wireless receiver into the PC and sync your drum kit.