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Hi-Hat Controller Sensor on Roland TD-8

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the Hi-Hat Controller Sensor when used with the Roland TD-8.

Yes — the Hi-Hat Controller Sensor works as a full hi-hat on the Roland TD-8: variable pedal position.

Continuous Open Closed

Wiring: 1× TRS → HI-HAT input on the rear panel + 1× TRS → HH CTRL input on the rear panel

Continuous hi-hat control. Supports the FD-7 hi-hat control pedal.

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 controller pedal to the HH CTRL input on the rear panel.

Press [SETUP], then [F1 (TRIG)] — the "TRIGGER BANK" screen appears.
Navigate to the HI-HAT input.
Set the trigger type to PD7 or PD9 for the hi-hat pad — the FD-7 control pedal on the HH CTRL jack needs no type setting.

Continuous pedal control provides smooth open-to-closed transitions.
After turning on the power, do not step on the pedals or strike the pads until the drum kit name appears — depressing the hi-hat control pedal during power-up prevents proper open/close control.

Hi-Hat Controller Sensor also fits 69 other drum modules — see setup

Other compatible drum modules

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