Hihat Support

Alesis

Prime

Alesis Prime – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 47, Hi-Hat Setup

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Tap the HH Setup button at the top right of the Trigger menu.
  • Follow the on-screen calibration procedure:
  • Loosen the clutch and let the cymbal rest on the controller.
  • Tap the SET button.
  • Adjust the cymbal height and tighten the clutch.
  • Press the FINISH button.
  • Fine-tune the Pedal Closed value in the Advanced settings for the Hi-hat Trigger Input.

Reference: Page 48, Hi-Hat Setup

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Use the Pedal Closed value in the Advanced settings to adjust the transition between open and closed sounds, and to facilitate pedal “splash” and “chick” sounds.

Reference: Page 48, Hi-Hat Setup

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Head Sensitivity: Adjust to control pad responsiveness (1.0 – 32.0).
  • Head Threshold: Set the point at which a trigger signal is received (1 – 127).

Reference: Page 49, Trigger Input Tweaks

Strike

Alesis Strike – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 21, Hi-Hat Pedal Setup

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Press the Triggers button on the module.
  • Select either the Hi-Hat Bow or Hi-Hat Edge zone.
  • Press the F1/F2 Pedal button.
  • Adjust the following parameters:
  • Foot Sens: Adjust to increase the dynamic range of the "chick/stomp" sound.
  • Splash: Set to determine the ease of creating a hi-hat "splash" sound.
  • Offset: Adjust to raise or lower the point at which the pedal triggers the "chick/stomp" sound.
  • Velocity Curve: Default is Linear for accurate performance.
  • Pedal Curve: Choose logarithmic curves (Log 1–4) for more closed sounds or exponential curves (Exp 1–4) for more open sounds.

Reference: Page 21, Hi-Hat Pedal Setup

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Foot Sens: Lowering this setting increases the dynamic range of the "chick/stomp" sound.
  • Splash: Adjust to control the difficulty of creating a hi-hat "splash" sound.
  • Offset: Modify to adjust the pedal's trigger point for the "chick/stomp" sound.
  • Pedal Curve: Select curves to adjust the balance between closed and open sounds.

Reference: Page 21, Hi-Hat Pedal Setup

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Trig Sensitivity: Set to Low, Medium, or High to adjust overall sensitivity.
  • HiHat Splash: Ensure this is set to "Sent" to enable the splash note.
  • Velocity Curve: Default is Linear for natural performance.

Reference: Page 29, Trigger

Efnote

EFNOTE

Efnote EFNOTE – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HH or HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HH CTRL or HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 22, [Trigger]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Use the module's menu to select the hi-hat preset.
  • Recommended trigger types:
  • VH-13 (recommended)
  • VH-12

  • VH-11

  • Offset Adjustment / Calibration steps:

  • Loosen the clutch and drop the top hi-hat cymbal.
  • Tap the Auto HH Calib and then tap Exec to calibrate.

Reference: Page 23, [AUTO HI-HAT PEDAL CALIBRATION]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Adjust the following parameters for optimal response:
  • Foot Close Sensitivity: Adjusts sensitivity of the foot-close and foot-splash of the hi-hat pedal.
  • Closed HH Tightness: Adjusts the hi-hat manually for closed sound.

Reference: Page 23, [HH CTRL]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Adjust the following parameters as needed:
  • Sensitivity
  • Threshold
  • Curve

Reference: Page 22, [Trigger]

Pearl

Mimic

Pearl Mimic – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 24, [Calibrating the Hi-Hat]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Navigate to the Trigger Settings menu by pressing the Trigger button on the Home Screen.
  • Select the Hi-Hat from your trigger instrument window.

  • Choose the VH-13 preset from the Trigger Pad Preset Selector.

  • Offset Adjustment / Calibration steps:

  • Ensure the Hi-Hat is in the fully open position.
  • Use the "Capture Close/Open Position" function to set tight closed and full open settings.
  • Adjust the "Close/Open Border Threshold" for optimal response.

Reference: Page 25, [Calibrating the Hi-Hat]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Offset Adjustment: Use the "Capture Close/Open Position" function.
  • Hi-Hat Pedal Curve: Adjust the Hi-Hat Control Curve for desired pedal response.
  • Open/Close Range: Adjust the "Close/Open Border Threshold" manually.

Reference: Page 29, [Hi-Hat Pedal Curve]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Sensitivity: Adjust using the Input Gain setting.
  • Threshold: Not specifically mentioned; adjust as needed.
  • Scan Time: Not specifically mentioned; adjust as needed.
  • Velocity Curve: Use the "Capture Top Velocity" function for Bow and Edge.

Reference: Page 31, [Adjusting the Dynamics with Top Velocity Fader]

Roland

TD08

Roland TD08 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 43, [Hi-Hat Control Pedal]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Navigate to the DRUM KIT screen by pressing [KIT].
  • Use [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to select a kit.
  • Recommended trigger types:
  • VH-13 (recommended)
  • VH-12

  • VH-11

  • Offset Adjustment / Calibration:

  • Ensure the hi-hat clutch is set correctly before calibration.
  • Follow on-screen instructions for calibration, adjusting until the module displays the correct open/closed positions.

Reference: Page 44, [Playing Sounds]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Adjust the Hi-Hat Pedal Curve and Open/Close Range settings to fine-tune the response.
  • Use the module's settings to ensure accurate half-open and foot splash detection.

Reference: Page 43, [Hi-Hat Control Pedal]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Sensitivity: Adjust to ensure the hi-hat responds to light and hard hits appropriately.
  • Threshold: Set to avoid false triggering.
  • Scan Time: Adjust to ensure quick response without missing hits.
  • Velocity Curve: Choose a curve that matches your playing style for dynamic response.

Reference: Page 208, [Parameter Address Map]

TD09

Roland TD09 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HH input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HH CTRL input.

Reference: Page 50, [Connecting the VH-11 and making settings on the TD-9]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Menu Navigation:
  • Press [SETUP]-[F1] (TRIG).
  • Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “H” (HI-HAT).

  • Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to choose “VH11.”

  • Offset Adjustment / Calibration:

  • Set up the hi-hat, take your foot off the pedal, and power-on the TD-9.
  • Loosen the clutch screw, and allow the hi-hat to rest naturally on top of the motion sensor unit.
  • While watching the meter on the screen, adjust the VH offset screw so that the black appears in the meter.

Reference: Page 50, [Connecting the VH-11 and making settings on the TD-9]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Offset Adjustment:
  • If the closed hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the VH offset adjustment screw towards “CLOSE.”
  • If the open hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the screw towards “OPEN.”

Reference: Page 50, [Connecting the VH-11 and making settings on the TD-9]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Useful Parameters:
  • Mask Time: 0–64 ms
  • XTalk Cancel: 0–80

Reference: Page 49, [Optimizing the pad settings (Trigger parameters)]

TD12

Roland TD12 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HH CTRL input.

Reference: Page 20, [Connecting the Hi-Hat (VH-11) and Setting the “VH Offset”]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Press [TRIGGER] - [F1 (BANK)].
  • Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the trigger type for TRIGGER INPUT 6.
  • Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to select “VH11.”
  • Adjust the offset with the VH offset adjustment screw while reading the meter on the screen.
  • Press [F3 (HI-HAT)] to access the “TRIGGER HI-HAT” screen.

  • Set the Hi-Hat Type to “VH11/FD.”

  • Offset Adjustment / Calibration steps:

  • Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.
  • Adjust the offset so that a black appears in the meter.

Reference: Page 20, [Connecting the Hi-Hat (VH-11) and Setting the “VH Offset”]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Press [TRIGGER] - [F3 (HI-HAT)].
  • Use [CURSOR (up/down)] to select the parameter.
  • Use [+/-] or [VALUE] to adjust the setting for:
  • Offset: -100 to +100
  • Foot Splash Sens: -10 to +10
  • CC Max: 90, 127
  • CC Resolution: NORMAL, HIGH

Reference: Page 46, [Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)]]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Sensitivity
  • Threshold
  • Scan Time
  • Velocity Curve: LOG1, LOG2, SPLINE, LOUD1, LOUD2

Reference: Page 46, [Hi-Hat Settings [F3 (HI-HAT)]]

TD17

Roland TD17 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 3, Connect Your Equipment

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Menu Navigation:
  • Press the [SETUP] button.
  • Use the dial to select "Hi-Hat Settings," and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Use the dial to set the Pad Type to "VH11."

  • Offset Adjustment / Calibration:

  • Release your foot from the pedal, and while keeping your foot off the pedal, turn on the power of this unit.
  • Loosen the clutch screw and let the hi-hat rest naturally on the motion sensor unit.
  • Adjust the offset with the VH’s offset adjustment screw while reading the meter displayed on the right side of this unit’s screen.
  • Adjust the offset so that the meter indicates the correct position.
  • Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to the KIT screen.

Reference: Page 4, Making Hi-hat Settings

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Instructions:
  • The hi-hat tone changes smoothly and continuously from open to closed in response to how far the pedal is pressed.
  • You can also play the foot closed sound and foot splash sound.

Reference: Page 7, About Performance Techniques

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Parameters:
  • Sensitivity
  • Threshold
  • Scan Time
  • Velocity Curve

Reference: Page 8, Operating Guide (Panel Descriptions)

TD25

Roland TD25 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 12, [Setup]
Reference: Page 13, [Calibrating the Hi-Hat]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  1. In the SETUP screen, select “Trigger Settings.”
  2. Use the [INSTRUMENT] knob to set the pad type to “VH-11.”
  3. In the SETUP screen, select “Hi-Hat Settings.”
  4. While watching the meter displayed on the screen, turn the offset adjustment screw until "AC" appears.

Reference: Page 13, [Changing the Type of Pad]
Reference: Page 13, [Calibrating the Hi-Hat]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Adjust the offset adjustment screw:
  • If the closed hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the screw towards “CLOSE.”
  • If the open hi-hat sound is difficult to attain, rotate the screw towards “OPEN.”

  • If the sound cuts off when striking forcefully, rotate the screw towards “OPEN.”

  • Manual Reference:

    Reference: Page 13, [Calibrating the Hi-Hat]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Sensitivity Adjustment:
  • In the SETUP screen, select “Trigger Settings.”
  • Use the [F2] (=) [F3] (?) buttons to select “Sensitivity.”

  • Use the [INSTRUMENT] knob to adjust the sensitivity.

  • Manual Reference:

    Reference: Page 13, [Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pad]

TD27

Roland TD27 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 13, [Making Hi-Hat Settings]
Reference: Page 14, [Settings for the VH-13]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  1. Press the [SYSTEM] button.
  2. Use the cursor buttons to select “TRIGGER”, and press the [ENTER] button.
  3. Use the cursor buttons to select “HI-HAT”, and press the [ENTER] button.

  4. Use the dial to set the Trig Type to “VH13”.

  5. Offset Adjustment / Calibration steps:

  6. Loosen the clutch screw of the top cymbal and let it sit on the bottom cymbal.
  7. Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.
  8. Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button.
  9. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button. The “VH Offset” parameter is set automatically (approx. 3 seconds).
  10. Press the [KIT] button to return to the DRUM KIT screen.

Reference: Page 14, [Settings for the VH-13]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Offset Adjustment: Follow the steps in the Offset Adjustment / Calibration section above.
  • Hi-Hat Pedal Curve: Adjust as needed in the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.

Reference: Page 14, [Settings for the VH-13]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Sensitivity: Adjust in the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.
  • Threshold: Adjust in the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.
  • Scan Time: Adjust in the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.
  • Velocity Curve: Adjust in the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.

Reference: Page 53, [Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity (PARAM)]

TD30

Roland TD30 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 39, Adjusting the Hi-Hat and Mesh Pads
Reference: Page 128, Settings for the VH-13/VH-12

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  1. Set the Trigger Type for hi-hat to “VH13” (or “VH12”).
  2. In the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen, press the [F4] (OFFSET) button.
  3. Loosen the clutch screw of the top hi-hat and let it sit on the bottom hi-hat. Do NOT touch the hi-hats or the pedal.
  4. Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button. The “VH Offset” parameter is set automatically (approx. 3 seconds).

Reference: Page 40, Making Hi-hat Settings
Reference: Page 128, Adjusting the offset of VH-13/VH-12

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Offset Adjustment:
    Adjust the offset automatically using the VH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT screen.

  • Hi-Hat Pedal Curve:
    Adjust the Foot Splash Sensitivity and Noise Cancel parameters as needed.

  • Manual Reference:

    Reference: Page 129, Settings for the VH-13/VH-12

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Sensitivity: Adjust using the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.
  • Threshold: Adjust using the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.

  • Velocity Curve: Adjust using the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.

  • Manual Reference:

    Reference: Page 129, Trigger Settings

TD50

Roland TD50 – Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat Setup

Compatibility

This module fully supports the Lemon 12"/14" Hi-Hat including open, half-open, closed, and foot splash positions.

1. Connecting the Lemon Hi-Hat

  • Cable Type:
    TRS stereo 1/4-inch cables (two total).

  • Module Input Jacks:

  • Hi-Hat Trigger Input: Connect the Lemon top cymbal pad to the HI-HAT input.
  • Hi-Hat Controller Input: Connect the Lemon controller (bottom unit) to the HI-HAT CONTROL input.

Reference: Page 11, [Making Hi-hat Settings]
Reference: Page 36, [Adjusting the Hi-Hat Settings]

2. Selecting the Hi-Hat Preset

  • Menu Navigation:
  • Press the [TRIGGER] button.
  • Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).
  • Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button.
  • Use the [–] [+] buttons or the dial to set the Trig Type to “VH13”.
  • Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button.
  • Loosen the clutch screw of the top hi-hat and let it sit on the bottom hi-hat.
  • Press the [F5] (EXECUTE) button to automatically set the VH Offset parameter.

Reference: Page 11, [Making Hi-hat Settings]

3. Adjusting Open/Closed/Foot Response

  • Instructions:
  • Ensure the hi-hat is properly calibrated using the offset adjustment.
  • Adjust the pedal sensitivity and response settings as needed for optimal performance.

Reference: Page 36, [Adjusting the Hi-Hat Settings]

4. Fine-Tuning Sensitivity & Dynamics

  • Parameters:
  • Sensitivity
  • Threshold
  • Scan Time
  • Velocity Curve

Reference: Page 36, [Making Detailed Adjustments for the Trigger]