I have consumed just about every post relating to a better hi hat set up for my dm10 pro with smart trigger cymbals.
I just need direction. The Roland VH11 seems to be the consensus king but still iffy on integration with the module. I have tried to calibrate my surge hi hat numerous times and it will not work with the pedal. I would prefer a traditional hi hat stand going forward.
I like the look of the surge from smart trigger
I’d it beat to just stick with a strike pro hhat and stay in the family ?
Thx for any help
Beginning drummer
I presume you have the original DM10 module...
The Surge Cymbals were used with the Realhat pedal (linear/softpot)
The Surge Cymbal is just a trigger..it either works or it doesn't.You could use a drum pad for a Hi Hat if you wanted to.
The Realhat pedal is what gets calibrated as the Voices(open-closed) are determined by pedal position/pressure.
Are you getting a Calibration error message?..Are you getting "process is complete" message after completing a step ?
Since you may be new to e-drums , this type of pedal requires a little "finesse" to get use to the amount of pressure for the open - close range.
You do not get the full range of motion of the pedal..there is a gap from the time you start pressing down to when you actually start applying pressure.
Hi-Hat Calibration-Troubleshooting Common Trigger Problems Calibrate the hi-hat pedal: Connect the hi-hat pedal to the module but do not press it down.
On the module, press EXT TRIG.
Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN buttons to highlight the Input field at the top of the screen
Then use the VALUE UP / DOWN buttons or VALUE DIAL to select HiHat.
Press CAL (F4).
With the hi-hat pedal completely raised ("open"), press OPEN (F1) and wait for a message saying the process is complete.
With the hi-hat pedal completely pressed ("closed"), press CLOS (F2) and wait for a message saying the process is complete.
If Hi-Hat is still not working as expected, even after open/close calibration: Connect the hi-hat pedal to the module but do not press it down.
On the module, press EXT TRIG.
Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN buttons to highlight the Input field at the top of the screen
Then use the VALUE UP / DOWN buttons or VALUE DIAL to select HiHat.
Press TRIM (F3). Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN buttons to select Open or Closed and use the VALUE UP / DOWN buttons or VALUE DIAL to adjust
the setting.
Pro Tip: Increasing the "Closed" value makes it easier to close the hi-hat or "choke" it.
If you are still having issues...
What is the firmware version currently in the module..check to see if it has the Final Versions of Firmware.
FINAL VERSIONSDM10 – Firmware Updates [posted 9/22/2014]
DM10 Updater 1.00
DM10_boot_v1.00h.syx
DM10-app-v1.00s.syx
DM10_triggers_V1.00a.syx (use with real hat pedal)
DM10_triggers_V1.01b.syx (use with Alesis Pro-X hi hat)
DM10_sound_rom-V1.03.syx..
Are you using Mesh Heads or Mylar Heads..there is different firmware/default settings for kits depending on Heads and Hi Hat.
Make sure you select correct kit for default Trigger Settings..MYLAR HEADS=DM10 STUDIO or DM10X (NOT DM10 Studio or DM10X MESH)
The STRIKE Hi Hat is dual zone and uses the same controller as the Pro-X(FSR) which was single zone.
To use a FSR Controller you will need the Pro-X firmware.
Once you update to the FSR..you can't downgrade the module back to the linear/softpot Realhat.(There is a
risky method)
VH-11 uses an optical sensor...
Another option to keep the Surge Cymbal,Realhat firmware and use a Hi Hat stand... GoEdrum now has a Hi Hat controller specifically for Alesis.
There used to be just one version (GHC/Roland) and users would make it work..now there are 3..Roland(GHC),Alesis (GHC-AN) and Yamaha(GHC-Y)
Goedrum GHC-AN