TDC10 & TDC17 Now Feature MIDI Mode: Your Taiko Drum Just Became a MIDI Drum Pad

We’re thrilled to introduce a major new feature for TDC10 and TDC17 users: MIDI Mode. Starting from TDC10 firmware version 2.33+ and TDC17 firmware version 1.6+, your favorite Taiko drum controllers can now function as a fully customizable MIDI Drum Pad, opening up a whole new dimension of creative possibilities for musicians and rhythm game enthusiasts alike.

 

 

 

🥁 What Is MIDI Mode?

 


MIDI Mode transforms your TDC10 or TDC17 into a MIDI controller, capable of sending standard MIDI note signals to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or MIDI-compatible software. It’s plug-and-play via USB, and it works seamlessly with popular music production tools like:

 

  • Ableton Live

  • Logic Pro

  • FL Studio

  • GarageBand

  • Reaper

  • … and any DAW that supports MIDI input

 

 

 

 

⚙️ Key Features

 

 

  1. Four Independent MIDI Zones

    Each strike zone (Left Don, Right Don, Left Ka, Right Ka) sends its own MIDI Note — that’s four distinct input triggers for beats, samples, synths, and more.

  2. USB MIDI Output

    No adapters required. Simply connect your drum via USB to your PC, Mac, or iPad and start drumming with your DAW.

  3. Customizable Mapping via TDC Mate App

    Using the TDC Mate App v1.9+, you can assign a custom MIDI Note and MIDI Channel to each sensor, giving you full control over your instrument layout and routing.

  4. Velocity Sensitive Input

    Each hit dynamically reflects how hard you play. Softer taps trigger lower velocities, while stronger hits bring louder or more intense sounds — just like a real digital instrument.

  5. No Crosstalk

    Our smart sensor design ensures zero accidental triggering between zones. Your performance remains clean, crisp, and accurate, even during fast rolls or aggressive play.

 

 

 

 

🎧 Who Is This For?

 


This new mode is perfect for:

 

  • 🥁 Digital musicians looking for a fun, alternative drum input

  • 🎮 Taiko fans who want to explore music production

  • 🎛️ Producers seeking unique percussive control surfaces

  • 📹 Live performers integrating rhythm pads into their setup

  • 🎓 Educators who want to introduce MIDI and rhythm in a tactile way

 


With MIDI Mode, your drum isn’t just a game controller — it’s a versatile musical instrument.

 

 

 

📲 Getting Started

 


To use MIDI Mode:

 

  • Update your firmware to TDC10 v2.33+ or TDC17 v1.6+

  • Make sure you have TDC Mate v1.9 or later

  • Open the app → Set mode to MIDI → Assign channels and notes

  • Plug your drum into your PC or iPad via USB

  • Launch your favorite DAW and start jamming!

 

 

 

 

🔧 Example Use Cases

 

 

  • Map each drum zone to kick, snare, hi-hat, and clap in Ableton

  • Use your TDC17 to trigger MIDI loops or VST instruments

  • Tap out ideas quickly while writing rhythm tracks

  • Integrate your Taiko gear into live looping or finger drumming setups

 

 

 

 

🥁 A Rhythm Controller with a Creative Edge

 


This is more than a firmware update — it’s a creative upgrade.

MIDI Mode makes the TDC10 and TDC17 stand out not only as high-performance Taiko controllers, but also as tools for real-world music creation.


Try it out, and tag us in your musical setups or jam videos. We can’t wait to see what you create!