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11" Hi-Hat Controller on Simmons SD1250

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the 11" Hi-Hat Controller when used with the Simmons SD1250.

Setup — 11" Hi-Hat Controller on Simmons SD1250

Reduced — switch (open/closed)

The 11" Hi-Hat Controller works on your Simmons SD1250 with reduced zones.

Continuous Open Closed

Wiring: 1× TRS pad + continuous pedal → Hi-Hat input (via cable harness)

The Simmons hi-hat controller convention differs from the Roland-style variable CV that the Lemon pedal produces — some Simmons modules use a 3.5mm HH-CTRL jack and a different pedal curve. Open/closed response is reliable, but variable articulation (half-open, splash) is not guaranteed. Simmons is not listed on Lemon Cymbals' official compatibility page and Lemon sells a separate control-pedal SKU marketed for Alesis Nitro / Simmons modules.

Cable routing

  1. Connect the hi-hat pad and continuous pedal via the cable harness.

Module settings

  1. MENU > TRIGGER SET > select Hi-Hat > Sensitivity (1-32), Threshold, Crosstalk, Retrigger, Curve (1-4).

Tips

  1. Continuous pedal control is supported but customization options are limited.
  2. Open, half-open, and closed positions are detected.
  3. Calibrate the hi-hat pedal range (open/closed end-points) in the module settings so variable response tracks the full pedal travel.