Ok, wanted to post an update to this thread since I've got some new info.
After going back and forth on picking up a BT-1 to try with my SamplePad Pro, I found a local shop that was willing to let me try two out with the understanding that I could return them if they didn't work. I actually had talked myself into trying the rewiring method. That's how important THAT particular trigger has become in my planned setup. So I figured I'd keep them either way. Plus, I got them for $100 apiece, which came in quite a bit lower than other places I'd seen them.
So, I took them home and got them connected to my SamplePad. Just holding it in my hand, I hit the trigger. The SamplePad recognized the hit! So I was very pleasantly surprised. Tried both triggers connected to the Pad 1 and Pad 2 inputs. Both seemed to work in testing.
We had our first band practice with my new kit on Sunday, and I took the triggers with me and connected them to my snare. One 3-hour session with them, and they worked like a dream!!
Now, I just need to find that perfect balance of sample size so that everything loads in a bit quicker. Some of my programs take a while to load, which could pose an issue on stage. I'm thinking I have the sampling rate a bit too high. A few tweaks, and hopefully I'll be good to go!
I just wanted to post the update in case there's a chance someone else had a need or desire to take this route. Ultimately, I would have loved to have a Strike Multipad, but for what I'm doing with it, I really couldn't justify double the cost, especially with some of the other expenses I had just to get the new kit stage ready. Maybe down the road a bit!
There are 2 Modes for the BT-1..Switch and Sensor.
The difference is Switch Mode = the Switch works at velocity levels above 65 or so..Sensor Mode = full velocity range 0-127.
In Switch Mode striking the BT-1 might trigger the Rim (Piezo) on the snare...Sensor Mode..striking the Rim on the snare might trigger the BT-1
I presume the BT-1 is working or acting like it is in in switch mode..no velocity range ?
Have you noticed..or does it seem to work in Sensor Mode ?...Does the BT-1 register in the Sample Pad pro as Head..Rim..both?
I don't believe the SamplePad can change Trigger Types , so was wondering how it registers.The STRIKE/Original DM10 Module you can .
Hellfire's wiring was for problems (if any) or to get it to work in the Sensor Mode..
The
Roland BT-1 functions differently on various Roland Modules..it looks like Head Trigger Only for the Multipads
* The BT-1 will operate only as the head trigger.
Octapad SPD-30,SPD-SX,TD-15, TD-11,TD-30
* The BT-1 will operate as the rim trigger of the pad
TD-20X, TD-20, TDW-20, TD-12
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BT-1 Owners Manual