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11" Hi-Hat Controller on Alesis DM10

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the 11" Hi-Hat Controller when used with the Alesis DM10.

The 11" Hi-Hat Controller works on your Alesis DM10 with reduced zones.

Continuous Open Closed

Wiring: 1× TRS (pad) → Hi-Hat input + 1× TRS (pedal) → Hi-Hat Control input

Dedicated HH Control jack, but Alesis specifies a 1/4" switch-style footpedal and does not document Roland VH/FD compatibility. Continuous behavior with a Roland-convention pedal is unverified — treat as open/closed.

Cable routing

Connect a ¼″ TRS cable from the hi-hat pad to the Hi-Hat input on the rear panel.
Connect a ¼″ TRS cable from the hi-hat pedal controller to the Hi-Hat Control input on the rear panel.

Module settings

Go to Ext. Trig Menu. Select the Hi-Hat input.
Set Piezo/Switch type as appropriate.
Adjust Sensitivity and Threshold for the pad.

Tips

The Hi-Hat Control input is a separate dedicated jack — do not confuse it with the Hi-Hat pad input.
This module does not support keyboard-style expression pedals for hi-hat control.
Test the full pedal sweep to confirm smooth open-to-closed transitions.