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EXIERNAL 7RIOOER. QUIGK 5EI-UP OUIDE The D4 has twelve trigger inputs designed to accommodate the most widely used drum pads and other triggering sources. It's triggering mechanism is an advanced signal to midi converter which incorporates five user controllable parameters. Trigger parameters are independent for each of the twelve inputs, and the set up is global for all drumsets. The five types of user controlled parameters are: 1. VCURVE.
With the gain set too high, you may experience false, or double triggering. A properly adjusted gain setting will allow the highest dynamic range for the pad being used. Nofe: For more detailed information and examples, regarding the functions of these individual parameters, please refer to Chapter 5 of the D4 Reference Manual. When triggering from pads always follow these5 basic steps: 1. Plugio a!! of the triggersyou will be using. . Plug all of the triggers you will be using into the rear panel jacks.
3. Next, manually select a trigger to ediL . Press the Ext Trig button once to enter the page showing the editable parameters for the TRIG number, VCURVE selection, and MIDI note assignment. The cursor will appear under the trigger number field. . Use the Data wheel to select the trigger you wish to edit. 4. Select the velocity cunte. r Move the cursor under the VCURVE field. o Choose the sensitivity value which bests suits the style of play, or the pads being used.
side of the display. Be aware that the gain values are extremely sensitive even in small increments. A period will appear to the right of the gain number signaling that the trigger level is reaching it's full dynamic range. If a trigger's gain is adjusted properly, the period will appear only on the stronsest hits. ', i* Now repeat steps 3 through 6 fot the remaining ttiggers you anill be using.
Set the XTALK value. 1. Press the Ext Trig button twice to enter the page showing the parameters for XTALK DCAY, and NOISE. 2. After selecting the desired trigger (tom 1), place the cursor under the XTALK parameter value. 3. Now, gradually increase the XTALK level of the tom 1 trigger until it stops triggering when you hit the snare pad (00 is minimum, 99 maximum). A properly adjusted crosstalk level will stop the pad's interaction, and still allow you to play quick hits without loosing any notes. 8.
other parameters have already been correctly adjusted. When you play the pads while no other instruments are being sounded, all of the hits are triggering and tracking properly. Now as the band begins and the stage volume is very loud, the stage starts trembling which causes the drum hardware to vibrate. At times the tom 1 and the tom 2 pad are triggering when not being played. This is because the D4 is interpreting the signals from the stand vibrations as hits.
J'PS OIU EXTENilAT JnJGGEN'il@ FROTN ACOUSJTC DRUMS When triggering from an acoustic drum, that is using a contact pick up (transducer)mounted to the head or shell, the same general set-up proceduresand parameterprinciples of triggering from pads apply. However, due to extreme head vibrations and resonanceof acousticdrums, keeping the "factors"under control is considerablymore difficult. Thesetips should help you in eliminating potential problems.
triggering. Most of the trigger manufacturers supply several pieces of mounting tape with their trigger products. It is also very important to be certain that no part of the trigger wire, which connects the trigger to the audio jack, is touching or resting on any part of the drum or rim. This wire is sensitive enough to trigger signals from the drum vibrations which would then cause double triggering.
3. Use a high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment. SMALL TOMS 8'L13'' With smaller toms it is possible to get proper tracking using either head or shell mounting. You will need to experiment with both to determine which will work best in your situation. For head mounting: 1. Mount the trigger so that it is within one and one-half inch from the batter rim. 2.
3. Use a mid to high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment. Nofe; In most caseg when shell mounting triggers, internal permanent mounting will provide the best results. This permanent form of mounting allows the trigger to be more firmly attached to the shell, which tends to improve the performance. However, when using this technique it is usually necessary to install an audio jack into the drum shell to connect the audio cable to the trigger.
