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  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing MAGNATRACK. Our company is comprised of drummers that have extensive backgrounds in electronic drums and obsess over bringing you, the artist, the ability to forget about triggering altogether. We strive every day to forever blur the lines between acoustic and electronic percussion. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 MAGNA TRACK ® DRUM AND CYMBAL TRIGGERS LINKS TO INSTALLATIONS IN THIS MANUAL MAGNA TRACK.COM...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Getting Started “The Future of Electronic Drums is Acoustic” MAGNATRACK'S approach to electronic drums is unlike the rest of the industry. We want to embrace as much of the acoustic kit as possible in its purist form. For most drummers that “form”...

  • Page 5: Contents Of Pack

    LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Contents of Pack Low Volume Cymbal Trigger: 5 ea. Adapter Cable: 5 ea. (1/8 INCH TRS – 1/4 INCH TRS.) Foam Mutes: 4 ea. No Drill Wiring Kit Dual Zone Splitter Box Velcro Cable Ties Tools Needed Substitutions may lead to trigger damage.
  • Page 6 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Getting Started...
  • Page 7 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Mounting Wiring Block PLACE THE BOTTOM HI-HAT ON THE STAND BOTTOM HAT...
  • Page 8 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Mounting Wiring Block Tools Needed • 1/4” box wrench or socket and driver • Standard Philips head screwdriver No Drill Wiring Block • Mount the block near the edge of the bell of the bottom Hi-Hat •...
  • Page 9 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Mounting Wiring Block For Dual Zone Hi Hat: You can repeat wiring block installation by moving second block to opposite side of bell. *NOT INCLUDED IN STANDARD PACK BOTTOM HAT...
  • Page 10 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Hi-Hats (Bottom Hat) Foam Mute Installation: The foam mutes allow the top and bottom hat to be played traditionally by preventing unwanted triggering when the two cymbal come in contact with one another. This is only necessary when using a traditional Hi-Hat stand that allows both top and bottom hats.
  • Page 11 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Install Hi-Hat Hardware (Top Hat) Top Hat Install: Install your hi-hat clutch to the top hi-hat cymbal.
  • Page 12 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location Top Hat Install: Mount the top hat onto the stand. Tighten clutch so it leaves enough room to access the underneath side of the top hat.
  • Page 13 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location Most triggers require it to be located directly under the strike area causing a lack of true velocity and accelerated wear. MAGNA TRACK’S Cymbal Triggers are designed with Proximity Detection Technology which provides accurate capture of your playing style without having to play on top of the trigger.
  • Page 14 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location SINGLE ZONE HI-HAT You can get optimal results with the triggers placed on either side of the hi-hat bell. By experimenting with different locations, you can capture fine nuances, as well as, eliminate any dead spots, or double triggering. IN THE KNOW TO LEARN ABOUT “ZONE STACKING”...
  • Page 15 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Mounting ALL HI-HAT TRIGGERS GET MOUNTED TO BOTTOM SIDE OF THE TOP HI- THE BLACK RUBBER PORTION OF THE TRIGGER SHOULD BE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE CYMBAL TOP OF CYMBAL DECAL FACING DOWNWARD DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS...
  • Page 16 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Mounting Secure the cable of the trigger using the 1/8” “P” clip. Use a nut and bolt to secure. Bolt goes down through top cymbal with head of facing up, on top side of cymbal. TOP OF CYMBAL Repeat this process to secure cable on the bottom hat.

  • Page 17: Final Connections

    LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Final Connections COMPLETE CABLE CONNECTIONS AS SHOWN CONNECT D-E DRUM MODULE HI-HAT INPUT (NOT HI-HAT CONTROLLER INPUT...

  • Page 18: Cable Management

    LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Cable Management Securing Cables: Secure the cables, starting at the top of the hi-hat stand, using the provided Velcro straps. Ensure to avoid attaching Velcro straps to any moving parts of the stand. Velcro straps Example location...
  • Page 19 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Settings that everything is connected, you can power up your module. CONSULT your manual to locate your trigger settings. LOCATE HI-HAT ADJUSTMENTS Hi-Hat SENSITIVITY THRESHOLD ADJUST your trigger settings as described in your manual. Every module varies in its terminology and internal correction algorithms.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Getting Started...
  • Page 21 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location SINGLE ZONE CRASH Place the trigger about 3 inches off to the side of the bell on 16” and 18” crash cymbals. You can experiment with either side to see if there is a noticeable difference when struck normally.
  • Page 22 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location SINGLE ZONE CRASH You should end up with this view from the bottom of the cymbal. On the next slide we will secure the trigger and the retainer clips.
  • Page 23 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Mounting ALL TRIGGERS GET MOUNTED TO BOTTOM SIDE OF THE CYMBAL THE BLACK RUBBER PORTION OF THE TRIGGER SHOULD BE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE CYMBAL TOP OF CYMBAL DECAL FACING DOWNWARD DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS...
  • Page 24 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Mounting Secure the cable of the trigger using the 1/8” “P” clip. Use a nut and bolt to secure. Bolt goes down through top cymbal with head of facing up, on top side of cymbal. TOP OF CYMBAL...
  • Page 25 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location SINGLE ZONE CRASH + CHOKE Adding the LVC-1 is much like mounting a trigger. Once installed it should look like image below with cable ends both ready to be secured by clips to the bell area.
  • Page 26 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location SINGLE ZONE CRASH + CHOKE Locate the placement of the choke with Magnatrack logo on top side before removing the double sided adhesive dots. BOTTOM SIDE OF CHOKE...
  • Page 27 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK How Our Cables Work Secure both with clips near the body of the choke and trigger as shown, leaving slack on opposite side to connect to the Dual Zone Adapter. Clips should be tight enough to prevent cable movement through the clip.
  • Page 28 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Crash Dual Zone Adapter The Dual Zone Adapter is for use with a Dual Zone Crash when one of the zones is a choke. It can be used for multiple trigger zones, however we always recommend giving each trigger its own input channel on the drum module if possible.
  • Page 29 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Crash Dual Zone Adapter The Dual Zone Adapter is for use with a Dual Zone Crash when one of the zones is a choke. It can be used for multiple trigger zones, however we always recommend giving each trigger its own input channel on the drum module if possible.
  • Page 30 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Crash Dual Zone Adapter The Dual Zone Adapter is for use with a Dual Zone Crash when one of the zones is a choke. It can be used for multiple trigger zones, however we always recommend giving each trigger its own input channel on the drum module if possible.
  • Page 31 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Settings that everything is connected, you can power up your module. CONSULT your manual to locate your trigger settings. LOCATE CRASH ADJUSTMENTS CRASH SENSITIVITY THRESHOLD ADJUST your trigger settings as described in your manual. Every module varies in its terminology and internal correction algorithms.
  • Page 32 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Getting Started...
  • Page 33 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Location DUAL ZONE RIDE IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS TO PUT EACH OF THE RIDE TRIGGERS ON THEIR OWN INPUTS. THIS WILL PREVENT TRIGGER CANCELATION BETWEEN THE ZONES. THIS APPROACH ALSO MAKES “ZONE STACKING” FOR THE BOW/EDGE TRIGGER HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN ACHIEVING A NATURAL RIDE SOUND.
  • Page 34 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Mounting THE BLACK RUBBER PORTION OF THE TRIGGER SHOULD BE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE CYMBAL TOP OF CYMBAL DECAL FACING DOWNWARD DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS...
  • Page 35 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Trigger Mounting Secure the cable of the trigger using the 1/8” “P” clip. Use a nut and bolt to secure. Bolt goes down through top cymbal with head of facing up, on top side of cymbal. TOP OF CYMBAL...
  • Page 36 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Settings that everything is connected, you can power up your module. CONSULT your manual to locate your trigger settings. LOCATE RIDE ADJUSTMENTS RIDE SENSITIVITY THRESHOLD ADJUST your trigger settings as described in your manual. Every module varies in its terminology and internal correction algorithms.
  • Page 37 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK How Our Cables Work OUR ADAPTER CABLES ARE ALL STEREO TRS 1/8” MALE TO 1/4” TRS FEMALE TO ENABLE UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL STANDARD DRUM MODULE CONNECTIONS. THE CABLE CAN WORK AS BOTH A SINGLE OR DUAL ZONE IN IT’S FUNCTIONALITY.
  • Page 38 LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK How Our Cables Work COMPLETE CABLE CONNECTIONS AS SHOWN 1. TRIGGER 2. ADAPTER CABLE 3. MODULE INPUT CABLE DRUM MODULE HI-HAT INPUT (NOT HI-HAT CONTROLLER INPUT...

  • Page 39: Quickstart Settings

    LOW VOLUME CYMBAL TRIGGER PACK Quickstart Settings e have provided a set of baseline module settings to get you started. These baseline settings are relevant for all modules of “R” type brand. Personal tweaking may be needed. “R” Type Modules HI-HAT PRESET - KD-7 SCAN TIME –...