Using Hi-Hat Pedals; Editing Hi-Hat Pedal Parameters - Alesis Trigger iO Reference Manual

USING HI-HAT PEDALS

When using a hi-hat pedal connected to the Hi-hat pedal input on the Trigger IO, the
Hi-hat input (Input 3) can send two different MIDI Notes, depending on the position of
the Hi-hat pedal. In effect, this allows you to assign two different notes for the hi-hat
input (Input 3) and with the pedal toggle between which note the hi-hat trigger
sending. In addition, you can also assign another MIDI Note Number to the pedal
down position of the pedal.
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To assign open hi-hat sound to Hi-hat input (Input 3), engage the hi-hat trigger with the hi-
hat pedal in the UP position. Then use the function up/down buttons to select MIDI Note
# and use the value up/down buttons to dial in the desired note number.
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To assign a closed hi-hat sound to Hi-hat input (Input 3), engage the hi-hat trigger with the
hi-hat pedal in the DOWN position. Then use the function up/down buttons to select MIDI
Note # and use the value up/down buttons to dial in the desired note number.
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To assign a pedal-hat sound to the Hi-hat pedal input (HI-hat), press down on the hi-hat
pedal. Then use the function up/down buttons to select MIDI Note # and use the value
up/down buttons to dial in the desired note number.

EDITING HI-HAT PEDAL PARAMETERS

When editing hi-hat pedal parameters, some of the edit functions are used in a
slightly different manner. Please see below for detailed description of hi-hat pedal
parameters.
Gain – This setting is used in much the same way as it is used for other triggers. Please refer
to "Gain" section of this manual for information.
Velocity Curve – This setting is used in much the same way as it is used for other triggers.
Please refer to "Velocity Curve" section of this manual for information.
Threshold – When editing a hi-hat pedal, the Threshold function has a slightly different
meaning. For a hi-hat pedal, the Threshold value describes the minimum distance between
pedal positions, when changing directions, necessary for the Trigger IO to output a CC value. If
you like to use the hi-hat pedal for subtle nuances, you may wish to set the hi-hat pedal
Threshold to a low value.
X-Talk – For a hi-hat pedal, the X-Talk function is used as a Calibration function. This allows
you to calibrate the pedal for optimum performance. If a hi-hat pedal is selected, you will see
"CAL" displayed on the screen. You can adjust the calibration manually or you can let the
Trigger IO adjust it automatically by leaving the pedal in the up position and pressing up value
and down value buttons simultaneously. This will automatically calibrate the pedal.
Retrigger – This setting is used in much the same way as it is used for other triggers. Please
refer to "Retrigger" section of this manual for information. Please note that the Retrigger
parameter only refers to hi-hat control messages and not the pedal-hat Note message.
Trigger Type – Hi-hat pedals are automatically detected by the Trigger IO, so there will be no
need to set the Trigger Type.
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