A MIDI to drums converter is a device or software that translates MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data into drum sounds. This allows musicians to use MIDI keyboards, sequencers, and other MIDI-compatible devices to trigger and control drum sounds, either from a drum machine or a sampler.
MIDI to drums converters can be hardware devices, software plugins, or even online services. Hardware converters are typically used in live performance situations, while software plugins are more common in studio recording environments. Both hardware and software converters offer a variety of features, such as the ability to map MIDI notes to different drum sounds, adjust the volume and panning of each drum sound, and add effects such as reverb and delay.