Pedal/Footswitch Compatibility; Trigger/Pedal Connector Types - Alesis DM Pro Reference Manual

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EDAL OOTSWITCH
The Continuously Variable (CV) Pedals and Momentary Footswitches which are
used must meet certain criteria for optimum performance with the DM Pro. The
momentary footswitches should be "normally open." The recommended choice is the
Alesis "Sustain Pedal," which is a momentary footswitch that ships with most of our
keyboard products. It is available through your Alesis dealer. It also may be obtained
directly through Alesis Product Support by calling 1-800-5ALESIS (1-800-525-3747).
There are two different types of CV Pedals needed, depending on which Pedal Input
jack you intended to use. For the Hat Pedal Input, the CV Pedal must have a "Hat
Down" resistance of less than 100 ohms and a "Hat Up" resistance of greater than
10k ohms. An excellent choice would be the Roland FD-7 pedal. Its response and feel
are very similar to that of an actual Hi-hat pedal. Be aware that if you use a different
type of CV Pedal, it must be the type where the maximum resistance is reached when
the pedal has its heel all the way down. Otherwise, it will appear to work
"backwards" when routed through the Mod Matrix.
For the AUX Pedal Input jack, the specifications are different. The pedal you use
needs to have a resistance range of between 200 ohms when fully closed to 20k ohms
when fully open (all the way forward). The Roland EV-5 pedal is a good choice.
Adjust the potentiometer on the side of the pedal for the most effective range from
down to up.
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RIGGER EDAL
Here is a quick-reference guide for the specifications of the various Trigger and Pedal
Input jacks of the DM Pro:
INPUT
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Noise Suppression
Trigger 1/Kick
Trigger 2
Trigger 3
Trigger 4
Trigger 5
Trigger 6
Trigger 7
Trigger 8
Trigger 9
Trigger 10
Trigger 11
Trigger 12
Trigger 13
Trigger 14
Trigger 15/16 (Hat Pedal)
AUX Pedal/Rim Trigger
Note: EV-5, FD-7, and PD-9 are trademarks of Roland Corporation.
PCY80S is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
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RO EFERENCE
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OMPATIBILITY
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ONNECTOR
CONNECTOR TYPE
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Ring"
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Ring"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Ring"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Ring"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone "Ring"
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Mono Phone "Tip"
1/4" Stereo Phone
ANUAL
Advanced Trigger Information
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NOTES
"Switch" or "Pedal" Hat Type
For "Switch" AUX Pedal Type
For "Pedal" AUX Pedal Type
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