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DIY snakecable? ALESIS DM6 usb express expansion
« on: December 24, 2017, 08:01:19 AM »
Hi guys!

I recently bought a second hand alesis dm6 express usb kit.
I'd like to add the third tom and ride to it, but ofcourse my snakecable doesn't have the 2 extra jacks attached to it. has anyone ever made one of these theirselves? I can't really find one for sale locally, or even in my country. It would cost around 70 euros for the the cable alone, if I add the 2 extra pads I might as well just buy a full drum kit cheaper ;)

So, if anyoen ever made one of those cable snakes themselves, please point me in the right direction or give me some tips. I can solder, but don't know what connection I need for the drum computer end of the cable ( the multipin connector) and don't know the pin layout, although I probably could figure that one out by trail and error.

cheers!

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Re: DIY snakecable? ALESIS DM6 usb express expansion
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2017, 11:08:23 AM »
Hi guys!

I recently bought a second hand alesis dm6 express usb kit.
I'd like to add the third tom and ride to it, but ofcourse my snakecable doesn't have the 2 extra jacks attached to it. has anyone ever made one of these theirselves? I can't really find one for sale locally, or even in my country. It would cost around 70 euros for the the cable alone, if I add the 2 extra pads I might as well just buy a full drum kit cheaper ;)

So, if anyoen ever made one of those cable snakes themselves, please point me in the right direction or give me some tips. I can solder, but don't know what connection I need for the drum computer end of the cable ( the multipin connector) and don't know the pin layout, although I probably could figure that one out by trail and error.

cheers!

There are multiple threads on this...It's a DB25 connector.. There were 3 DM6 cable/snakes..

DB25
https://www.showmecables.com/by-category/connectors-adapters/d-sub/db25

DM6 CABLE/SNAKE
http://www.alesisdrummer.com/results.php?cx=partner-pub-0443830234211702%3A7799811482&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=dm6+cable+snake&sa=Search&siteurl=www.alesisdrummer.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D4013.0&ref=&ss=958j194784j6

Some of the sellers are no longer available..

The 9-1/4" (expansion cable) is still available and on sale at Instrumental parts..
http://www.instrumentalparts.com/6281300540-a.html

Hope it helps you out..