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Hi-Hat Controller Sensor on Roland TD-50

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the Hi-Hat Controller Sensor when used with the Roland TD-50.

Yes — the Hi-Hat Controller Sensor works as a full hi-hat on the Roland TD-50: 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 with granular pedal curve adjustment.

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 the [TRIGGER] button.
Press the PAGE [UP] button to access page 1 (TRIG BASIC).
Press the [F4] (HI-HAT) button to open the TRIGGER HI-HAT screen.
Use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to set the Trig Type to VH13 (or VH11).
Press the [F5] (OFFSET) button, loosen the clutch so the top hi-hat rests on the sensor, then press [F5] (EXECUTE) to set the VH Offset.

Calibrate the VH offset: loosen the clutch, let the hi-hat rest on the motion sensor, and adjust the offset screw until the on-screen indicator is centered.
Pedal curve is adjustable for fine control over the open-to-closed gradient.

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

Other compatible drum modules

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