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The D4 has twelve
most
widely
triggering
which
parameters
the set
The
1. VCURVE. There are
which represent
input. Curves 1-3 have the least amount
has the median, or
curves 5-7
This is a
in section 5.2 of the D4 Reference Manual.
2. XTALK. The
level adjustment. It
between
two or more pads are mounted
DCAY. This
3.
of the
amount of
triggers,
When
triggering
are actual
mechanism is an advanced
incorporates
are independent for
up is global
five
types of user controlled parameters are:
D4's
properly
trigger
used
drum
for all drumsets.
are
the
special situation
crosstalk parameter is
pads
or
represents
trigger inputs. In other words,
time between once
to when
adjusted, this
"
allowing
by
hits, and which
inputs
designed
pads
and other triggering
five user controllable parameters.
each of the twelve inputs, and
eight separate curve tables,
the velocity curve, or
"average
most
is used to control
drums. Crosstalk
it
will trigger
type
sensitive. Curve 0 is
parameter
on
signal decay time and
the
a pad
again from another hit.
parameter
D4 to
the
are
secondary decay signals.
accommodate
to
sources.
signal to midi converter
Trigger
0 through
sensitivity
of sensitivity;
of play"
problems
a single stand or rack.
determine
sensitivity; and
which is fully
trigger suppression
the
interaction problems
DCAY
has been
defeats
of the trigger
"Unassigned".
explained
can occur when
threshold
controls
and
struck
"double
which
signals
the
It's
7
curve
the
4
4. NOISE. The NOISE parameter allows you to control the
noise floor,
vibration or sound
sound.
volume and vibrations
drum
vibrations are
5. GAIN.
sending to
similar
threshold set too
or the signal
This is used mostly in situations where the stage
hardware
actual hits.
This is the signal strength that the transducer
the triggers in the
to that of a tape recorder's
to such
low, soft
level
threshold
must
exceed before
are
strong enough to
a point that the D4
D4, It's adjustment is very
hits may never
that an
it will
VU meter.
be
exterior
trigger a drum
"rattle"
"thinks"
With
recognized.
the
these
is
the
gain
With the
double triggering. A properly
the
gain
highest
set too high,
dynamic range
you may
for
experience
adjusted
pad
the
false,
gain
setting will allow
used.
being
or
Nofe: For more
functions
the
Chapter 5 of the D4 Reference
When
1. Plug
triggering
io
of the triggers you will
a!!
.
Plug all
jacks.
all
of the signals
.
Use the following guide
default note numbers
Nofe:
Drum
numbers.
sets
can be found
Turn
the
note
detailed information
of these individual
from pads
of the
Since
the triggers are
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Tom2
5. Tom3
sets 17
The
trigger
chase feature
always follow
triggers you
simultaneously.
correspond
Hat
Bass
drum
Snare
Toml
use
&18
default note
in the D4
off.
and
examples,
parameters, please refer
Manual.
these 5 basic steps:
be using.
will
for
a
different
Factory Drumset
using into
be
interactive,
your
numbers
the D4 needs
trigger inputs. The
to these
7. Ride
8. Crash Cymbal 1
9. Crash Cymbal 2
10.
Conga
11.
Hi Timbale
12. Hi Agogo
set of default note
for all pre
regarding
the rear panel
trigger
drum sounds.
Cymbal
set drum
Reference
Chart.
to
to
"see"
l
t
o
Do
this
so that
automatically
pad,
purposes.
selected
simultaneously
display.
Note; The
will flash
the LED is
enabling
note
when a
pressing
by
off. Note
displays the
you
to easily
Flowever,
manually
since other unadjusted
during
chase LED
trigger is generated.
the note
the active
chase
chase is a feature
data of
"move"
trigger
editing resulting
also functions
button on
most
the
around
should
in confusion
as a
the
that
recently
kit
the
always
inputs
signal
front
panel
struck
for
editing
be
"fire"
could
on the
indicator
and
Next, manually select a trigger
3.
to
ediL
.
Press the
editable
selection,
under the trigger
.
Use the
4. Select the
r
Move the
o
Choose
play,
from very
you
velocities
Nofe:
Owners
5. Choose
the
Note:
General
assignments. These default settings
the
Factory
literature.
Ext Trig
parameters for
and MIDI note assignment.
Data wheel to select the trigger
velocity cunte.
cursor
the
the pads
or
soft to
full range of sensitivity which corresponds to
the
1 through 127.
VCURVE 0, Unassigned, is fully explained
Manual.
MIDI note number.
The
default
MIDI, so
Drumset Reference
button once
number field.
under
sensitivity
being
very hard)
trigger note
in many
value which bests
used. For average
cases
to enter the
TRIG number, VCURVE
the
VCURVE
the
the default
numbers in the D4
it may
included with
Guide
page
The
cursor will
you
wish
field.
suits the style of
play,
setting of
not be necessary
can be
found in
showing the
appear
edit.
to
(hits
ranging
4 will give
MIDI
in
D4
the
correspond
to change
the
your D4
to
you
If
choose to
.
Move the cursor under the
MIDI note number.
5. Adiust the GAIN
.
Press the Ext Trig button twice
trigger
.
Move the cursor under the
Now the lower LCD line will urn
shows the
o
Adjust the
number and
powerful suike results in the
make changes:
for
the selected
GAIN
peak
strength of the trigger.
gain
gradually turning the
by
NOTE field
higger.
to
editing
gain field and strike the
and
select the desired
get
parameters.
into a bar-graph meter that
to the
Data
page
showing
wheel until
meter reaching the
the
pad.
a
right-most
',
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Now
repeat steps
After
the pads plugged
triggered.
side of
extremely sensitive
appear
trigger level is
gain
stronsest hits.
the display.
the right
to
reaching it's
is adjusted properly,
3 through 6
completing
these steps, you
in to
Be aware
even in
of the gain number
fot
the
that the
increments.
small
full dynamic range. If
period
the
the remaining
D4
and hear
will
should be able
the sounds
gain
values are
signaling
appear
ttiggers
A period will
that the
a trigger's
only on the
you
anill be using.
play
to
on
being
all
of
Before
going on
amount
will
utilize
sensitivity and how
The factors
your hardware
drums being used, and
using
enable
7.
CROSSTALK
Nofel In
and
If you
on one rack
play around
the tom
vibrations
the
The important
XTALK adjustment.
adjustment
struck.
of
depend on
the same
the D4. First
you
our
the tom 1 pad,
are using
pad
XTALK
to steps 7
adjustment
several variables.
that most
configuration, the
to
control these various
crosstalk scenario
a set up which
or stand,
the
also
causing
for
this
thing
is the pad
needed
design and materials,
they respond
effect
the
we should
both mounted
you
kit.
Crosstalk
triggers.
pad
the
pad
needs
to determine is which pad needs
Remember,
that is false
-9,
you
should be aware
for
performance
the
environment in which you
define
we will use two pads,
consists of several pads mounted
may
be hearing
is when you hit
This is usually
(the
tom 1 in
to be re.calibrated.
remaining parameters
the
all
Since
to
different types
on a
the trigger that needs
triggering, not the
drum pads
they vary
"outside"
parameters
the
"factors."
single stand.
some crosstalk as you
the result
this case) to
that the
somewhat
surroundings
of
triggers will be
of
the
snare
not
do
pads
or
will be
which
a snare pad
pad and
of stand
trigger.
the
pad
being
in
If
so,
you
So, if
adjust
the
problem...
are hitting
pad, not
tom
the
snare
the
snare
pad
and the tom 1
pad. Now,
pad
triggers,
to correct the
Set the XTALK value.
1. Press the Ext Trig button twice to enter the
parameters for XTALK DCAY, and
2. After
3.
A properly adjusted
interaction,
any notes.
selecting the desired trigger
under the XTALK parameter value.
gradually
Now,
it
until
minimum, 99 maximum).
stops triggering when
and
increase
crosstalk
still allow
XTALK
the
level will stop the
you
to
8. DECAY
In
Note:
Depending on the type of
configuration, you may be experiencing some
triggering".
triggers or sounds a second time, the
This
Set the DCAY value.
this scenario
If
shortly
be controlled by altering the
can
we
after
use only the snare
will
pads
being
initial strike to the snare
the
page
NOISE.
(tom
1), place
level
of the tom 1 trigger
you hit
the snare
pad's
quick hits
play
used
pad is
DCAY parameter value.
and
your
"double
"double
without
pad.
showing the
the cursor
(00
pad
is
loosing
mounting
pad it re-
triggering".
1. First
2. Now
3.
A properly adjusted DCAY
and
select the snare
place
the cursor under the DCAY
Gradually
triggering on
still
increase the value
allow you to
trigger.
hard hits.
play
parameter will end double triggering,
fast, repetitive
NOISE
Nofe: In
pads in a live performance situation.
mounted
this scenario
together
we will be
on a single
parameter
until the snare stops double
hits on the snare
using
floor
stand,
tom 1 and the tom
the
The two tom
and the crosstalk
value.
pads are
pad.
2
and
parameters have
other
you play
sounded,
the
all
pads
while
hits are triggering
of the
already
no other instruments
correctly
been
and tracking properly.
adjusted. When
are
being
Now as the band begins
stage starts trembling which causes the
vibrate.
when
signals
parameter
caused
actual hits.
Set the NOISE value.
1. First select the desired trigger
2. Next
3.
4. Repeat
5. Finally,
At
times the tom
not
from the stand vibrations as hits.
by the surrounding
place
Increase
triggering when the strong vibrations occur. If the triggering
is frequent and
more. If the
first
try
necessary.
2pad.
Set button. This will protect from
accidentally
played. This is
being
D4
the
the cursor under the NOISE
the value to
triggering
adding 10
steps 1 through 3 to correct the
return
editing
and
can determine which signals
a level
strong, try starting with
to the value,
to the Drumset mode
your settings.
the stage volume
drum hardware to
1 and
the
because
noise level, and which
that will stop the pad
is
not as often
2 pad are
tom
the D4 is interpreting the
By adjusting
edit, tom 1 in this case.
to
parameter
an increase
and
gradually add more if
then
problem
pressing the Drum
by
possibility
the
is very loud, the
triggering
NOISE
the
are vibrations
signals
is softer
are
value.
from false
20
of
in
volume,
with the tom
of
or
Nofe:
Whenever possible, keep
drum kit and
cabinets), and make
up. Remember
are, the greater
triggering
nearest
the
that the closer
the chances
problems.
speaker cabinets
sure they
are not facing
are
some distance between
and louder in volume
that they
(especially
directly
will
cause
false
your
bass
at your
set
the cabinets
J'PS
FROTN
OIU
ACOUSJTC
When
triggering
pick
general
from pads
resonance
is
eliminating potential
(transducer)
up
set-up
considerably
EXTENilAT
DRUMS
from an acoustic
mounted
procedures and parameter
apply.
However,
acoustic
of
drums, keeping the
more difficult.
problems.
to the head
due to
These tips
JnJGGEN'il@
drum, that is using
principles
extreme
should help
or shell,
head
"factors"
the same
of
vibrations
under
a
contact
triggering
and
control
you in
There are
transducers
Output Sensitivity
The difference in
considerable. While
the snare,
a high
snare drum and
On a bass drum however,
sensitive,
impact from
allow it
This
problems. It
When
applications,
1.
2. For direct head mounting
Mounting
One of the most important
any
drum.
the trigger is
addition
tape
several
(triggers),
it may not
sensitivity trigger
it may
the
to detect every
results in
considering
Use
can detect
others.
possible use a
adjustment
trigger to work properly
Always
also acts
double triggering and
can also reduce
generally
"hotter"
signals through
There are
use
firmly mounted
forming
to
as a
things to consider when purchasing
and when mounting
output
provide the best tracking in
be over-driven
beater on the
triggers for
trigger that
levels
between
a really
trigger output sensitivity towards
some type
a
shock
"hot"
work as well
will detect the softer
because that same
slight vibration as you hit
these tips will apply.
several types available.
solid
absorber
trigger might
on a bass
due to the sheer velocity
head.
life of the
the
mounting.
shell
the shell
use less
contains a built-in
aspects of triggering
it must
a foam
of
little
with
foundation for
which helps
them to your
transducers
work great
drum. For
"grace"
a
tight
trigger
Over-driving
contributes to
trigger
Sensitive
more accurately
sensitive triggers.
sensitivity
be correctly mounted
tape,
or no movement.
is mounting. For
and
the trigger, the foam
to deter double
drums.
is
on
example,
notes
pressed
is
the trigger
the bass
cross
itself.
make certain
on a
roll.
so
of each
drum.
talk
triggers
than
When
to the
In
can
Most
triggering.
pieces of
important to be certain
very
which connects the trigger
resting
enough to trigger signals
would then cause double triggering.
on
of the trigger
mounting
any part of the drum or
tape with
manufacturers supply
their trigger
that no part of the trigger
to the audio
from
the drum
several
products. It is
jack,
is
rim. This wire is sensitive
touching
vibrations which
also
wire,
or
Trigger
Placement
Placement is another very important part of triggering
performance,
rules. It simply takes
correct
kit configuration
started with a step
BASS DRUM
1. Mount the trigger directly on the impact
2. Place
and level with
3. Slightly reduce the sensitivity
adjustment.
SNARE DRUM
If you play with a fairly
1.. Mount
2. Place
opposite side of the drum
3. Slightly reduce
adjustment.
but unfortunately there
a lot
of experimentation
combination
the trigger
the trigger on the batter
the trigger approximately one inch from the
for
the type
you
are using. These tips
in
right
the
approximately 2-4 inches in from the
the beater.
tight batter
from
the sensitivity of
is no right
and size of drum, and the drum
direction.
the
of
head,
head.
player.
the
the
wrong set of
or
to arrive
will help you
head.
if it
trigger
try this:
trigger if it has an
at
has an
rim,
the
get
rim,
on the
you play
If
1.
Firmly mount the
inch from
2. Placement
drum, within a lug
plaved
with a looser
a rimshot.
head, try this:
the batter rim.
of
trigger to the shell
the trigger should be on the
or two of where the stick would
approximately one-half
players side of the
hit if you
high
a
3. Use
SMALL TOMS 8'L13''
sensitivity setting
if
the
trigger has
an
adjustment.
With smaller
shell mounting. You will need to experiment
or
which will
For head mounting:
1. Mount
from
2. Placement
drum,
played a rimshot.
drum, directly across from the player may work well).
3. Slightly reduce the sensitivity
adiustment.
For
shell
1. Firmly mount
approximately
2. Placement
drum, within a lug
played
3.
Use
adjustment.
toms it is possible to get proper tracking using either head
work
the trigger so that it
the batter rim.
of the
within
nounting:
of the trigger should be
a rimshot
a mid
to high sensitivity
your
in
best
trigger
a lug or two of
(In
the trigger
one
situation.
is
within one
should be on the
where
some cases the opposite side of the
of the trigger
to the shell so that
inch
from
or two of where the stick would hit if you
batter rim.
the
setting
and
players
the stick
if it has an
the players
on
if
the trigger has an
with
both to determine
one-half
would hit if you
it is
inch
side of the
side of the
LARGE TOMS
In most
experiment
1. Firmly mount
2.
cases shell mounting
approximately
Placement
within a lug
played
14''-18''
with head
of the trigger should
a rimshot
mounting and find
the
trigger to the shell
inch
one
or two of where your
will work
from
the batter rim.
the best. However, you
great results.
so that it is
near
be
the side
stick would hit if
you
might
sit,
you
3. Use
adjustment.
a mid to
high
sensitivity
setting
if the trigger
has an
In most
Nofe;
permanent
permanent
attached to the
firmly
performance.
necessary
audio cable to the trigger.
the
Muffling
Another important
degree of
vibrates
related to triggering
drummers don't
heads, but the degree
worth at least
make a huge improvement
properly track
Mounting Hardware and Configuration
The quality and
difference
unsteady hardware,
problems. Toms that
which share a stand with other
areas
where
are
solid
stands or
drums
your hardware is, the better.
caseg when shell
mounting will provide
form of
to
muffling
when
in
and sturdy. Always
drums are leaning up
piece
or
mounting allows the
shell, which tends
However, when
install an audio
part
of triggering
you apply
it
is struck
from an acoustic drum.
want to
a little
eliminating
you
of
sacrifice.
your
playing.
sturdiness
it is an
are mounted
should
hardware. To
of
be sure your hardware and mountings
using this technique
jack
to
is what
put a lot
improvement it makes may
in any triggering
of your hardware will
potential problems. When you
open
check
mounting triggers,
the best
into the drum shell
your drums.
causes
of tape or
A slight
invitation to
on
instruments such as
to be certain that none of
against,
sum
results. This
trigger to be
improve
to
from acoustic drums
The
most
of the
I know most
muffling on their
amount
the
it
up, the more heavy-duty
of
units ability
crosstalk
drum, and drums
bass
or touching
internal
more
the
it is usually
to connect
is the
amount a head
problems
well
be
muffling
make a big
can
to
use
cymbals,
your
any other
are
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