Comments on: Homemade drum triggers http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/ Fresh hacks every day Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:13:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Big Dave http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-2/#comment-9972 Big Dave Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:01:07 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9972 Hello Everyone,<br><br>Does anyone know if it's possible to assign the same triggers in every drum set to kick, snare toms, etc.<br>in the D4? I don;t want to have to change around wires<br>every time I change sets! can anyone help me/ manual doesn't really cover this very well...<br><br>dave Hello Everyone,

Does anyone know if it’s possible to assign the same triggers in every drum set to kick, snare toms, etc.
in the D4? I don;t want to have to change around wires
every time I change sets! can anyone help me/ manual doesn’t really cover this very well…

dave

]]> By: John http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-2/#comment-9971 John Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:15:39 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9971 why even bother with triggers just mic your drums (or frisbee or whatever you can beat on) with any old cheap crappy mics. Gate them very tightly and route them to an output from your DAW interface to run directly into your trigger unit( alesis d4, roland etc) record the output of that unit via midi into reason or whatever midi sequencer you use, then you can use any sound you'd like from your sound banks. IF you have multiple outputs you can re-record all the drums at once. If you only have a few just record them a track at a time. why even bother with triggers just mic your drums (or frisbee or whatever you can beat on) with any old cheap crappy mics. Gate them very tightly and route them to an output from your DAW interface to run directly into your trigger unit( alesis d4, roland etc) record the output of that unit via midi into reason or whatever midi sequencer you use, then you can use any sound you’d like from your sound banks. IF you have multiple outputs you can re-record all the drums at once. If you only have a few just record them a track at a time.

]]> By: julian http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9970 julian Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:56:20 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9970 I have an old roland spd-8 and a pd-5. both pads work well put compared to new pads a little on the hard side. do you think it would be possible to glue some extra rubber on top and it still working. and where would i get it? I have an old roland spd-8 and a pd-5. both pads work well put compared to new pads a little on the hard side. do you think it would be possible to glue some extra rubber on top and it still working. and where would i get it?

]]> By: Mauricio Quintana http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9941 Mauricio Quintana Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:36:57 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9941 I have been drumming acoustic for some years. I like the versatility that an electronic set can give, although the sound may not be 'perfect' (whatever that means...) The idea of a piezo unit from Radio Snack sounds great!! I will be trying that very soon. I have a Yamaha DD-50 drum machine which came without pedals and am hoping to be able to use these triggers for that. However, I am wondering, will the little speakers from watches, electronic toys, etc work? I Can't see why not as these are also piezo transducers... I may give it a try and let you all know. Thanks for the info. I have been drumming acoustic for some years. I like the versatility that an electronic set can give, although the sound may not be ‘perfect’ (whatever that means…)

The idea of a piezo unit from Radio Snack sounds great!! I will be trying that very soon. I have a Yamaha DD-50 drum machine which came without pedals and am hoping to be able to use these triggers for that. However, I am wondering, will the little speakers from watches, electronic toys, etc work?

I Can’t see why not as these are also piezo transducers…

I may give it a try and let you all know.

Thanks for the info.

]]> By: danny r http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9942 danny r Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:59:47 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9942 How well would a piezo (radio shack) transducer work with a Roland TD-6 How well would a piezo (radio shack) transducer work with a Roland TD-6

]]> By: MM http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9943 MM Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:45:07 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9943 I have played drums professionally and have also played my own DIY electronic drum set for over 10 years. The electronics are every bit as sensitive and responsive as real drums and the sound out front is better. What you lose in real time nuance, you gain by have perfect sound reproduction and hundreds of different sounds at your command. The Alesis D4 is the best trigger interface in my opinion. the cymbal sounds aren't very good, but the pad sensitivity adjustments and cross talk features are better than Rolands modules. You can get one used for about $125.00 and you can just midi out nto other sounds if you choose. I have played drums professionally and have also played my own DIY electronic drum set for over 10 years. The electronics are every bit as sensitive and responsive as real drums and the sound out front is better. What you lose in real time nuance, you gain by have perfect sound reproduction and hundreds of different sounds at your command. The Alesis D4 is the best trigger interface in my opinion. the cymbal sounds aren’t very good, but the pad sensitivity adjustments and cross talk features are better than Rolands modules. You can get one used for about $125.00 and you can just midi out nto other sounds if you choose.

]]> By: Jo martin http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9944 Jo martin Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:56:27 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9944 I want to trigger up my acoustic kit and wondered what I'll need. I do have an Alesis idMO1 drum machine/ION iETO1 pads and also a Zoom RT-123 drum machine. I wondered if either of these would be suitable modules for triggering? Many thanks, Jo I want to trigger up my acoustic kit and wondered what I’ll need. I do have an Alesis idMO1 drum machine/ION iETO1 pads and also a Zoom RT-123 drum machine. I wondered if either of these would be suitable modules for triggering?

Many thanks, Jo

]]> By: Brett http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9945 Brett Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:05:47 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9945 OK, I have two Radio Shack piezo units. I wonder if a Frisbee would work as a playing surface? Maybe for a cymbal? OK, I have two Radio Shack piezo units. I wonder if a Frisbee would work as a playing surface? Maybe for a cymbal?

]]> By: max http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9946 max Fri, 03 Feb 2006 02:09:35 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9946 i triggered my set and it works great, i mounted the transducers inside the shells and used mesh heads to keep them quiet. only thing is that the feel is off from real heads but not by much. i got an alesis d4 and sounds great i triggered my set and it works great, i mounted the transducers inside the shells and used mesh heads to keep them quiet. only thing is that the feel is off from real heads but not by much. i got an alesis d4 and sounds great

]]> By: MATT http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9947 MATT Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:18:35 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9947 I COULD NOT PUT UP WITH THE FEEL OF AN ELECTRIC KIT, SO I BOUGHT A CHEAP VINTAGE DRUMKIT AND i CUT ALL THE DRUMS SO THEY WHERE APPROX 6 inches THICK THEN PUT PIEZOS ON ROUND ALLY PLATES COVERED WITH 1 LAYER OF FOAM ON THE TOP SIDE(directly under the drum skin)THEN STUFFED THE UNDERSIDE BEST I COULD. I THEN CUT A CIRCULAR PIECE OF PLYWOOD TO JUST FIT INSIDE MY DRUM AND SQEEZED IT AS CLOSE TO THE TOP SKIN AS POSSIBLE AND PUT A FEW SMALL SCREWS THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE DRUM INTO MY CIRCULAR PIECE OF PLYWOOD.DRILL A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE DRUM TO FIT A JACKPLUG SOCKET IN,SOLDER THE PIEZOS AND YOUR AWAY. AND WHAT AN EXCELANT DRUMKIT, IT LOOKS FANTASTIC AND SOUNDS SUPERB. I USED THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL KIT APART FROM REAL CYMBALS,I HAVE PLASTIC HIHATS WITH THE ORIGINAL PEDAL AND AN ADDITIONAL ON/OFF FOOTSWITCH I CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH LOADS OF BEFORE AND AFTER PICS OR INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU LIKE? I COULD NOT PUT UP WITH THE FEEL OF AN ELECTRIC KIT, SO I BOUGHT A CHEAP VINTAGE DRUMKIT AND i CUT ALL THE DRUMS SO THEY WHERE APPROX 6 inches THICK THEN PUT PIEZOS ON ROUND ALLY PLATES COVERED WITH 1 LAYER OF FOAM ON THE TOP SIDE(directly under the drum skin)THEN STUFFED THE UNDERSIDE BEST I COULD.
I THEN CUT A CIRCULAR PIECE OF PLYWOOD TO JUST FIT INSIDE MY DRUM AND SQEEZED IT AS CLOSE TO THE TOP SKIN AS POSSIBLE AND PUT A FEW SMALL SCREWS THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE DRUM INTO MY CIRCULAR PIECE OF PLYWOOD.DRILL A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE DRUM TO FIT A JACKPLUG SOCKET IN,SOLDER THE PIEZOS AND YOUR AWAY.
AND WHAT AN EXCELANT DRUMKIT, IT LOOKS FANTASTIC AND SOUNDS SUPERB.
I USED THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL KIT APART FROM REAL CYMBALS,I HAVE PLASTIC HIHATS WITH THE ORIGINAL PEDAL AND AN ADDITIONAL ON/OFF FOOTSWITCH
I CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH LOADS OF BEFORE AND AFTER PICS OR INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU LIKE?

]]> By: Sam http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9948 Sam Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:56:26 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9948 Hi there, i am looking to trigger my acoustic kick drum live. I was going to use a Ddrum Pro Trigger and trigger samples from my laptop. Does anyone know if theres a trigger to USB converter? Any recomendations for a soft sampler (Mac OSX)? Cheers Hi there, i am looking to trigger my acoustic kick drum live.
I was going to use a Ddrum Pro Trigger and trigger samples from my laptop.
Does anyone know if theres a trigger to USB converter?
Any recomendations for a soft sampler (Mac OSX)?

Cheers

]]> By: opg http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9949 opg Fri, 19 Aug 2005 20:21:45 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9949 piezo pickups are CHEAP. You can buy a Piezo Transducer at Radio Shack, which, when the black casing is taken off, is just a copper disc with two wires. You connect the wires to a 1/4" jack. The disc gets placed on/underneath the drumpad you want to use and picks up the signal when you hit it. From there, you will need a Trigger-to-MIDI convertor. If you don't have a MIDI port on your computer but want to use your USB port, you'll have to get a MIDI/USB interface, like http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/701379/ which are very cheap. piezo pickups are CHEAP. You can buy a Piezo Transducer at Radio Shack, which, when the black casing is taken off, is just a copper disc with two wires. You connect the wires to a 1/4″ jack. The disc gets placed on/underneath the drumpad you want to use and picks up the signal when you hit it. From there, you will need a Trigger-to-MIDI convertor. If you don’t have a MIDI port on your computer but want to use your USB port, you’ll have to get a MIDI/USB interface, like http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/701379/ which are very cheap.

]]> By: mihran http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9950 mihran Thu, 18 Aug 2005 14:45:43 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9950 I came across this site and I think it would be awesome to build an electric kit -- i just need to know exactly where to buy piezo pickups, and how to wire them to 1/4" jack to plug into a module (or trigger to midi transformer most likeley, that i'll convert to USB and use to record into reason in real time).. could someone take some time to explain how to do this? I came across this site and I think it would be awesome to build an electric kit — i just need to know exactly where to buy piezo pickups, and how to wire them to 1/4″ jack to plug into a module (or trigger to midi transformer most likeley, that i’ll convert to USB and use to record into reason in real time).. could someone take some time to explain how to do this?

]]> By: opg http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9952 opg Fri, 05 Aug 2005 17:04:21 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9952 " and all i need is something to record the triggers; the samples are already on my computer." Yep. Sounds like you just need a trigger-to-midi converter. the roland tmc6 is the only new one i know of right now. your other options are to build one like i mentioned or find an old trigger-to-midi converter on ebay (i actually may do that myself right now). yes, they did exist back in the 80s and 90s. take a look at http://www.synthsite.com and look through all the drum modules/samplers for each company. other companies (besides roland, though roland made older models, i believe) made trigger-to-midi converters, and most of them would still work well today! i guess it was the Autechre reference. great album, by the way... ” and all i need is something to record the triggers; the samples are already on my computer.”

Yep. Sounds like you just need a trigger-to-midi converter. the roland tmc6 is the only new one i know of right now. your other options are to build one like i mentioned or find an old trigger-to-midi converter on ebay (i actually may do that myself right now). yes, they did exist back in the 80s and 90s. take a look at http://www.synthsite.com and look through all the drum modules/samplers for each company. other companies (besides roland, though roland made older models, i believe) made trigger-to-midi converters, and most of them would still work well today!

i guess it was the Autechre reference. great album, by the way…

]]> By: noouch http://hackaday.com/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/comment-page-1/#comment-9951 noouch Fri, 05 Aug 2005 03:46:21 +0000 http://hackaday.iheartcashews.com:8181/2005/08/02/homemade-drum-triggers/#comment-9951 About my previous comment: I tried building a ghetto trigger and was surprised at how good it worked. The video says a thousand words: http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=drumtrig01 About my previous comment: I tried building a ghetto trigger and was surprised at how good it worked. The video says a thousand words:
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=drumtrig01

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