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T550 12" Kick on Alesis DM7X

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the T550 12" Kick when used with the Alesis DM7X.

Yes — the T550 12" Kick works as a full kick on the Alesis DM7X: single zone.

Trigger

Wiring: 1× TS or TRS → Kick connector on the cable snake

Single-zone kick trigger via the cable snake. Only the head zone is active.

Connect a 1/4" TS or TRS cable from the kick pad to the Kick connector on the cable snake.

Trigger the kick pad with the pedal, or press its Pad Select button, so the module selects that input.
Press Utility, then press Page/Select until SEN (Pad sensitivity) appears, and set it with the < and > buttons.
Press Page/Select until THR (Pad threshold) appears, and set it with the < and > buttons.
Press Save to keep the settings — otherwise they return to defaults when you power the module off.

Single-zone operation — only the head zone is active.
A TS cable is sufficient for single-zone kick pads; TRS also works (ring is unused).

T550 12" Kick also fits 73 other drum modules — see setup

Other compatible drum modules

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