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18" Triple-Zone Crash/Ride on Yamaha DTX400K

Wiring, module settings, and tips for the 18" Triple-Zone Crash/Ride when used with the Yamaha DTX400K.

Yes — the 18" Triple-Zone Crash/Ride works on the Yamaha DTX400K as a 1-zone crash: bow only.

Bow Edge

Wiring: N/A

All cymbal pads are single-zone. No multi-zone cymbal support.

Connect a 1/4" TRS cable from the cymbal pad to the CRASH connector on the DB-25 cable snake.

Hold the [KIT] button and press the [SONG] button to enter Menu Mode.
Press number button [5] to select the Trigger Settings group.
Press number button [5] for the Gain parameter, strike the cymbal to select it, then set the gain (1-127) with the number buttons.
Press number button [6] for the Minimum Level parameter, strike the cymbal, then set the minimum level (0-99 %).
This input reads bow only — load a crash voice whose bow sample stands on its own.

The DTX400K connects all pads via a single multi-pin cable snake. There are no individual jacks.
All cymbal pads in the DTX400K system are single-zone.
The module does not support dual-zone cymbal triggering.

18" Triple-Zone Crash/Ride also fits 73 other drum modules — see setup

Other compatible drum modules

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