Hi Chaser,
In spite of having tried to follow to the letter your instructions, I'm not getting much further.
A little bit better nonetheless regarding the ghost notes, the "Calibration fail" message
apparently coming from the Crash 1, which has a mono to stereo cable (TR -> TRS).
Seems strange to me, in my book one should either use TR->TR or TRS->TRS cables, no?
Cables are TS(Tip/Sleeve) or TRS(Tip Ring Sleave..there is no Tip/Ring cable.
Crash 1 - Input 7 is Dual Zone and You MUST use the correct Crash Cymbal , which as mentioned previously..they are often Mixed up.
The DM10 kits came with 3 types of cymbals, (2) single zone, (1) dual zone, and (1) triple zone.
Depending on the Kit you had different sizes and also different zone count for the size..
DM10 STUDIO 3-12" (2 single, 1 Dual Zone) , 1-14 Dual Cable (Triple Zone)
DM10X 1-12(Single Zone-HI HAT),2-14 (1 Dual Zone,1 Single Zone-CRASH) ,1-16 Dual Cable (Triple Zone-RIDE)
To use the Choke function of the Drum kit, you'll need to be using the Dual or Triple Zone connected to the module via TRS cables.
Crash 2 - Input 11(PERC3) and is Dual Zone NO Choke....PERC3 RIM Must be set to SWITCH.
ALL Cables for the DM10 are/were TRS with the exception of the included cables for the Kick,Hi Hat and Hi Hat Controller which are/were TS.
As pointed out by Hellfire...the Input is being shorted and the Module thinks the Cymbal is Choked so Calibration failure.
Change to TRS and if using DMPad Cymbals check underneath and see if the label is still there.
It needs to be a Dual Zone Cymbal..NOT Single Zone.
The Kick Input(1) is actually Dual Zone TRS and can be split using a TRS to TS Cable.
You then assign the Kick RIM to another Kick Pad (set RIM = PIEZO) and have a Double Kick or another option is a Pedal that uses a Switch like a DMHat V1.(set RIM = SWITCH)
You can then use the Foot Pedal as a Kick (SWITCH = NO Velocity) or set to do one of a variety of Functions..Prev Kit..Next Kit..Tap Temp..etc.You can setup this Feature for unused Trigger/Zone under the Trigger settings.
(Refer to manual pg 24).
Alesis DM10 | Troubleshooting Common Trigger Problems
Calibration Error On BootScenario: You open the DM10 kit for the first time and you are following the assembly guide on setting up your kit. Once that process is complete and you turn on the unit, you receive a message stating: "Calibration fail Try rebooting with drums unplugged or without touching them".
1. Turn off the module, go to the back of the module, and disconnect all of the cables on the top row.
2. Turn on the module, if you are still getting the same message, repeat step 1 but with the cables on the bottom row. if you did not receive the calibration error message then continue to step 3.
3. Turn off the module and look carefully at the tip of your cable snake. Each cable has a color-coded label to help you connect it to the correct pad. Please be sure that the red label reading "CRASH" is connected to Port 7 on your module and your 14" dual-zone pad. This is the most common mistake.
4. Finally, turn the module back on, and the module should calibrate properly.
Cymbals are not chokingOn DM10 Kits, only the Crash and Ride ports have the choke feature.
Perc 2-4 are Dual Zone ports that will support additional dual drum pads or single zone cymbal.
If you're having trouble triggering the choke on your crash or ride, ensure that they are connected to the correct ports using the provided TRS cables (TS will not work).
The choke-able cymbals will have a rubber trigger area that extends around the edge and underneath the cymbal, creating a grip.
The Choke function will only work when grabbing this portion of the cymbal.
After setting all Xtalk send/receives to 0, I still get double triggers of other sounds,
or the module triggering sounds all by itself in EZDrummer 3 without touching any element of the drums.
O (Zero) doesn't mean Zero Crosstalk..
Refer to the Manual pg 25
I can't get no rimshot, ride choke (it's supposed to be possible, ain't it?) and I'm pulling out my hair (what's left of it 
)
A couple of days ago I spent like 3-4 hours trying to figure it out ...
Rimshot is the Rim Zone..check on screen to make sure it is triggering when hit there is a row of circles bottom LCD.... the center ring is head..outer ring is rim..solid black is rim being triggered when hit..if triggering then check for articulation/sound assigned..not all kits have a rimshot assigned.
If the RIM Zone isn't triggering then you have a Bad Piezo..Bad TRS cable or a single Zone Pad.
The Ride is a Dual Cable TRS..using (2) Inputs (RIDE1/RIDE2) and Factory Default set to 3 Zones and Choke.
If it is set to Dual Zone (Bow/Bell) you use a single TRS Cable and you must use a Dummy Plug and there is NO Choke.
Depending on which cymbal output the Dummy Plug is placed determines if the Edge switch or Bell switch Triggers the Bell.
Using a Single Cable opens up another Trigger Input for use (9-RIDE2/PERC1)
One of my major problems is the lack of time, I'm working Monday to Saturday usually, having 2 rehearsals a week and a family life ...
Can't help you there..you get out of it what you put into it..It is definitely not plug-n-play.
being New to E-Drums and a Kit with DIY Mesh Conversion along with an advanced drum Module is going to require time especially jumping right in and using Vst/Software.
Prior to EZD3 , EZD2 and Previous you had to Re-Program the Module for each and every EZ Drummer expansion as they all used different MIDI Maps.I haven't setup a DM10 with EZD3 so can't comment on the Mapping , however Note the DM10 sends Choke Notes..
NOT Aftertouch.
Today I should find some time to try the 2 trigger presets from that other thread (Tsints & ProbeGT) and see if it gets any better.
There is No Universal trigger setting or any guarantee that others trigger settings will work any better for you..even a little bit.You often end up spending more time adjusting without knowing if the custom user settings are for the exact same Kit setup as your own (Trigger System..Trigger sizes..Mesh Head Ply etc), than starting from the Modules factory defaults so that if you mess up or forget to save you are back to square one..you start off at the same Parameters when you Factory Reset..otherwise you have to connect computer and re-load user Trigger Presets.
It's like getting into a car to drive with the seat adjusted for someone else.
Everyone plays differently and different style , along with going from an acoustic to electric requires an understanding that you can't approach/ play an E-kit like you do an Acoustic...entirely different even stick size makes a difference.
As it turns out, everything was already up to date on my module. So I'm able to choose one of four kits after after a factory reset (which doesn't change anything
in regards to my trigger problems, it's either no hit recognized or triggering other sounds at the same time).
Maybe I should mount the original Mylar heads which were included by the guy I bought the kit from.
Have you checked to see if the Mesh Conversion was actually performed or an aftermaket conversion installed?
There's a good chance that like the module update it may have been...then again it may have been skipped and only the Heads were changed to Mesh.Over the years I have seen examples of all 3.
The update trigger settings are/were for Dual Ply Mesh Heads.
There are different Mesh Plies available..1,2 and 3 Ply and some aftermarket conversion Kits were only Single Ply...some used a Cone.
Just like a simple check for the Update in the Module and the 4 Kit option..you would have known in less than a few mins...without knowing exactly what you have you are just spinning your wheels and could be spending time (which you already stated you don't have much of) adjusting trigger settings for the wrong kit or user Trigger settings selected.One of the best uses for the little time you have is to become familiar with the Manual..
ALL Drum modules are TMI (Trigger To MIDI).
You make all of the MIDI adjustments in the Module and the MIDI is sent to Sound Sources..either Internal (LOCAL CONTROL ON) Sound Generator or external (LOCAL CONTROL OFF) Hardware/Vst/Software.
If the Module is setup up properly and sounds good..chances are so will the Vst/Software which some Vst/Software Developers have added features for additional adjustment to their software..others did not.
