Hey! Thank you for making all of your videos on the alesis nitro set. I watched almost all of those videos including the comparison video with the donner kit you got. I just bought my nitro kit three days ago and have fallen in love with it already. I plan on making a riser like yours since that kick is so loud! I'm also trying to grab myself the high hat set up you made in this video. It looks really fun to play compared to the standalone pedal that's shipped with it. Thanks again, my bandmates and I are gonna love having it around.
Judging by how hard it is to get the splash on the Alesis Nitro Module with the Alesis Nitro Mesh Hi Hat Pedal, I suspect the splash issue is a module issue.
Hello friend, first of all, thank you for your content, it is very helpful, I want to ask you a question, I hope you can help me. I have a Simmons Titan 70 and I don't know which model of this accessory I should buy. Could you please help me with this question?
Any idea what the physical difference between the Roland and Alesis switches are? I picked up the very similar hi hat controller from Lemon, and it is not registering correctly with my Nitro. It's similar in construction but with a roller-based switch. Curious if I can find some way to make it work.
Sorry for the noob question but I can't seem to figure this out. If the hi-hat cable plugs into the hi hat controller then what plugs into the cymbal pad????
Hi! I recently bought an Alesis Nitro Kit… but the Hi Hat pedal sometimes worked… sometimes not… I bought a Roland KD-9 Hi Hat Pedal. But I can’t make it work with my Alesis Nitro kit… can you help me?
Hi, I'm Walter from Rome. Congratulations on the video, very interesting. I bought a HitHat ProX from Alesis for my 2013 ALESIS DM10 Pro Kit but I can't get it to work properly. Do you think this system is valid for my ALESIS DM 10 PROKIT? I thank you. Walter
I have the same problem with the millennium hi-hat controller that is has to be more open (than I am used with for an analog drumset) before it gives the "open" sound. Do you know any workaround, hack or replacement hi-hat controller that will work better with the MPS-850?
hello I am writing to you with a translator. with Amazon Italy it does not have the controller you showed in the video. in Italy there is the controller of the Milenium mps 850. do you think it can go well with the alesis nitro control unit? thank you very much .
@@fitnesstorresflores6477 are you sure you ordered the right one? Honestly you won't get much of an improvement even if it works perfectly. The Nitro module is very limited as far as what it can do with the hi hat. You're better off using the Nitro controller.
There's really no way to know for every set. Some I'm sure it would work, others not. Usually with cheap modules it isn't worth upgrading the hi hat controller.
Hi, I know this is an older video. But I just got the GoEdrum controller to use with my Roland CY12. The standard clutch doesn't fit through the hole, however. What clutch are you using? Or is the Millennium hihat pad bypassing this problem?
Hi there - I know that you have an Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit - any suggestion how to get the GoEdrum work ? any specific model to be used for Nitro Mesh kit ?
they make one for the nitro specially, the 'AN' one. You won't see any improvement in hi hat expression though. That's just a weakness of the module itself.
Hello, I have a question to ask you, the Goedrum controller for this Alesis module, inside it only has what you see in the video? Only a slide potentiometer connected to the female jack ?? No small circuit with resistors or anything prior to the jack ??
@@demonicsweaters It's great !! I'm looking for one for my module that is an Alesis Forge, which is compatible with the Surge, and the Nitro and others from Alesis, but I don't know how much the resistance of the fader is, you have any idea if the potentiometer is 20k or 25k and if Is it mono or stereo ?? .... I can't get it because they don't send me for Covid-19 and I want to buy only the potentiometer. Search the Alesis forums but there are no conversations or posts regarding this. If you can find out how much the potentiometer is, I would really appreciate it.
@@demonicsweatersOk, thanks for answering, but it has I think it has to work. The Forge module and the pads, cymbals, hit hat and controllers are with stereo jacks. Many thanks friend !!
Since you're still using the nitro mesh module, could you make a video were you use drum splitters' cables to try and expand to more than just one extra tom and cymbal? Either way, great video!
the Nitro module is the same on the Nitro, Nitro Mesh, Alesis Surge, and even some KAT kits and other brands. It was made by Medeli and is used in a lot of different drum kits.
Hi Justin, I've bought a roland TD 9 module. Trying to make all Alesis Nitro pads to sound correct with the new module. But, as you've already told, the controller is the problem. I'm going around your vídeos but still haven't found the "answer"... What is your advice to solve this? Buy a Roland controller? A Goedrum device ? I don't have a cymbal stand so I would have to get one of those too. What would your advice be ? Thanks
@@demonicsweaters Hi there, I kinda of followed your advice... Ordered the pedal, but the FD-8 instead of the 7. I'm coming to that same conclusion as a lot of newcomers: should have spent some more at the beginning... I'll end up spending the same or more. I have a new question for you. Don't know if the td-6 has it, but in TD-9 there is a definition of the pads you are using. Since I'm using Alesis pads/cymbals I'm keeping the original definition. But I suppose that it influences the overall sound. So, if you're not using roland pads which ones should you "say" to the module you're using? Thanks again for your patience
@@edgarsousa6630 The pad definitions are basically just starting points of pre-set settings you can edit to get the best trigger response. You can just pick the one closest to the one you are using and make changes from there.
Hi there Justin, Maybe I'm missing something, but... Why hasn't any brand came up with a mechanism to hook the chain of a hi-hat stand to an electronic pedal ?! What a money savior that would be. I can imagine you making a drill in an old pedal... That would be a great video 😀 PS: I don't know if you're a Tarantino fan. But there's a scene on "Inglorious Basterds" that reminds me of you. Love the way you hate your earned nickname: the Nitro King. Keep on posting Justin!
Try the NUX DM210 hi hat pedal. It has a built in tension rod in it. But when I attached the chain of my hi hat stand, it won't close. Maybe an extension plate will make it work.
Hello! Some other videos have commented that you can’t use the GoEdrum with the Nitro Module, but need the Dm-10 module. You are using the original original nitro mesh module? My hi-hat pedal is bugging me so much with it’s lack of sensitivity. Thanks for your help!
Since you mentioned your Roland module I wanted to ask you if you think I should invest in this v drum kit with a TD-10 module? BTW, thanks for mentioning being on Apple Music. I just downloaded all your albums. I’ll start listening when I get home.
oh thank you so much! Yeah, well if you can get a good deal, I'd go for it. The crazy thing is this TD-5 was made in 1994 and it kills the Nitro module in almost every way. Less cymbal choices, but overall it's really impressive for being 26 years old. I will be doing a video on it really soon. I made a few custom kits on it already and it really came to life.
Demonic Sweaters Man, thanks. I really don’t know shit about electronics other than to play them. I figure this has to be better than a nitro as far as what I wanted the Nitro for. I need bells and whistles. I’m old school. But I don’t have the money for space in Brooklynn much less money to buy modules that will give me something close to Grace Under Pressure. They masked The Professor’s voice over the Simmons kit for the album! Anyway, cowbells, glockenspiel, vibraslap, gong the size of lower Manhatan? I’m thinking this module has to give more than the nitro...?
@@michaelw.carter8729 without a doubt it'll be a higher quality module and everything I'm sure. Roland are basically the undisputed king of edrums. I will say the pads on the nitro do function very well though and it's very good overall for the price. You could also use EZ Drummer 2 or something with the nitro if you wanted.
I actually never checked to see if the original hi hat cymbal would fit on a standard hi hat clutch. If so, then yes, but I don't have it anymore to test.
@@demonicsweaters i wanted to upgrade but i have now resolved this and gone with an Alesis 14" for this purpose. Thanks as always for the replies and good content.
Thanks for the video! So, do I understand it correctly that the high hat controller is only a linear potentiometer inside a housing? That would make it super easy to build one by myself! BTW, doesn't the splash thing depend on the module? It did the splash work before / with another controller?
@@RonGallardo777 Hi! No, I bought an ATV digital drum kit. It's really really GOOOOOD! It's the ATV EXS-5. Highly recommend. But I haven't totally forgot the idea of building my own kit cause I want to be able to go digital when performing live. And, it would look so much better if I were to have acoustic drums with digital triggers. So, maybe I'll do that later. Will write here if I remember if i make a video.
hello I am writing to you with a translator. with Amazon Italy it does not have the controller you showed in the video. in Italy there is the controller of the Milenium mps 850. do you think it can go well with the alesis nitro control unit? thank you very much .
@@christopherheadcase6886 no worries, I used to have one of their hi hat controllers, but it didn't fit on any stand I had. Other than that it worked pretty well.
@@demonicsweaters really? Mine works lime garbage haha i cant get it to play well no matter what I try.. That's why i was interested in the goedrum controller... Was thinking maybe that would work better...
Hey! Thank you for making all of your videos on the alesis nitro set. I watched almost all of those videos including the comparison video with the donner kit you got. I just bought my nitro kit three days ago and have fallen in love with it already. I plan on making a riser like yours since that kick is so loud! I'm also trying to grab myself the high hat set up you made in this video. It looks really fun to play compared to the standalone pedal that's shipped with it. Thanks again, my bandmates and I are gonna love having it around.
That's amazing. Thank you for letting me know. I'm glad you're enjoying the kit! Rock on!
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to update my drum, and now I understand the mechanism.
Your videos are so helpful, man.
Judging by how hard it is to get the splash on the Alesis Nitro Module with the Alesis Nitro Mesh Hi Hat Pedal, I suspect the splash issue is a module issue.
yeah, it works fine with both controllers on the Roland, so I'm sure you're right.
Hello friend, first of all, thank you for your content, it is very helpful, I want to ask you a question, I hope you can help me. I have a Simmons Titan 70 and I don't know which model of this accessory I should buy. Could you please help me with this question?
I don’t think I’d recommend this for a Titan. I’ve never tried it, so I am not sure how well it would work
Can I mail a snare sound to that hi hat controller?
That way I can trigger a snare through my hi hat pedal
Yep. You can assign any sound to any pad
Any idea what the physical difference between the Roland and Alesis switches are?
I picked up the very similar hi hat controller from Lemon, and it is not registering correctly with my Nitro. It's similar in construction but with a roller-based switch. Curious if I can find some way to make it work.
Sorry for the noob question but I can't seem to figure this out. If the hi-hat cable plugs into the hi hat controller then what plugs into the cymbal pad????
there's two separate inputs on the module for controller and hi hat.
@@demonicsweaters I suspected this but for the life of me I could see another input in pictures. Thank you so much! Subbed
Do u have a video on the millennium hihat controller??
Hi i have a quuestion ? Why mi hit hat sound like it is open even if i close it? There something i can do about it?
Great video thanks. Do you have a link for your rim silencers? Thank you.
Hi! I recently bought an Alesis Nitro Kit… but the Hi Hat pedal sometimes worked… sometimes not… I bought a Roland KD-9 Hi Hat Pedal. But I can’t make it work with my Alesis Nitro kit… can you help me?
Roland hi hats are not compatible with Nitros
which one do i need if im using an alesis surge module and a roland cy12 cymbal
Hi, I'm Walter from Rome. Congratulations on the video, very interesting. I bought a HitHat ProX from Alesis for my 2013 ALESIS DM10 Pro Kit but I can't get it to work properly. Do you think this system is valid for my ALESIS DM 10 PROKIT? I thank you.
Walter
They have many different versions for different drums. Reach out to Goedrum first and determine the correct model to buy.
Hey! Any idea if this will work on your Simmons 1250? Trying to get one for mine but im not sure if its compatible.
I actually don't know, I never tried a 3rd party controller on the SD1250 module.
I have the same problem with the millennium hi-hat controller that is has to be more open (than I am used with for an analog drumset) before it gives the "open" sound. Do you know any workaround, hack or replacement hi-hat controller that will work better with the MPS-850?
Hi, thanks for the video. Could you explain how the cabling works between the controller/ hi hat cymbal and module - is there a special cable?
Will goedrum work with my Simmons sd600
I wouldn’t do it, usually the best hi hats on some less expensive kits are the ones they come with
Hello. Do you know if the goedrum works with the Alesis Surge?
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What happened with the first internal fader part inside the Goedrum? If you still got it ?
maybe?
I can used thia to converter a metal hit hat to electric?
No, this only controls open and close hi hat sounds
hello I am writing to you with a translator. with Amazon Italy it does not have the controller you showed in the video. in Italy there is the controller of the Milenium mps 850. do you think it can go well with the alesis nitro control unit? thank you very much .
Thanks
How does the alesis hi-hat cymbal attach to the stand? Does the hi-hat not rotate while playing?
Are you talking about the alesis stock hi hat?
Yes
@@demonicsweaters
Hi i already put the Goedrum but sounds like if it open all the time i close the hit hat and always sound open why is that how can i fix this issue?
I'm not sure, what kind of module are you using?
@@demonicsweaters alesis nitro mesh
@@fitnesstorresflores6477 are you sure you ordered the right one? Honestly you won't get much of an improvement even if it works perfectly. The Nitro module is very limited as far as what it can do with the hi hat. You're better off using the Nitro controller.
@@demonicsweaters ohh ok perfect thanks
Is this going to work at cheap modules like simmons or other cheap digital drums?
There's really no way to know for every set. Some I'm sure it would work, others not. Usually with cheap modules it isn't worth upgrading the hi hat controller.
Hi, I know this is an older video. But I just got the GoEdrum controller to use with my Roland CY12. The standard clutch doesn't fit through the hole, however. What clutch are you using? Or is the Millennium hihat pad bypassing this problem?
The CYs should fit on a clutch, you just have to kinda jam it through there. I've done it.
Hi there - I know that you have an Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit - any suggestion how to get the GoEdrum work ? any specific model to be used for Nitro Mesh kit ?
they make one for the nitro specially, the 'AN' one. You won't see any improvement in hi hat expression though. That's just a weakness of the module itself.
Hello, I have a question to ask you, the Goedrum controller for this Alesis module, inside it only has what you see in the video? Only a slide potentiometer connected to the female jack ?? No small circuit with resistors or anything prior to the jack ??
yep, that's all there is! It works though!
@@demonicsweaters
It's great !! I'm looking for one for my module that is an Alesis Forge, which is compatible with the Surge, and the Nitro and others from Alesis, but I don't know how much the resistance of the fader is, you have any idea if the potentiometer is 20k or 25k and if Is it mono or stereo ?? .... I can't get it because they don't send me for Covid-19 and I want to buy only the potentiometer. Search the Alesis forums but there are no conversations or posts regarding this. If you can find out how much the potentiometer is, I would really appreciate it.
@@demonicsweaters Do you have any idea if the jack is mono or stereo? What if this hi-hat controller works in the Alesis Forge module?
@@davor544 It's a stereo jack. I'm not sure about the Forge, but probably?
@@demonicsweatersOk, thanks for answering, but it has I think it has to work. The Forge module and the pads, cymbals, hit hat and controllers are with stereo jacks. Many thanks friend !!
Since you're still using the nitro mesh module, could you make a video were you use drum splitters' cables to try and expand to more than just one extra tom and cymbal? Either way, great video!
I'll look into it
So that module is to the original Alesis nitro, not the nitro mesh?
the Nitro module is the same on the Nitro, Nitro Mesh, Alesis Surge, and even some KAT kits and other brands. It was made by Medeli and is used in a lot of different drum kits.
Hi justine. Have you had any problems with goedrum hi hat controller not fully opening? Im having that problem now. From time to time.
Make sure when you turn on your module, the hi hat is not depressed at all. This can cause weird calibration issues.
would this work on a alesis crimson 2 module?
I'm not sure, you should reach out to goedrum
Hi Justin,
I've bought a roland TD 9 module. Trying to make all Alesis Nitro pads to sound correct with the new module. But, as you've already told, the controller is the problem.
I'm going around your vídeos but still haven't found the "answer"...
What is your advice to solve this? Buy a Roland controller? A Goedrum device ?
I don't have a cymbal stand so I would have to get one of those too.
What would your advice be ? Thanks
The easiest solution for you would just be to get a Roland FD-7 reverb.grsm.io/fd7
@@demonicsweaters Hi there, I kinda of followed your advice... Ordered the pedal, but the FD-8 instead of the 7.
I'm coming to that same conclusion as a lot of newcomers: should have spent some more at the beginning... I'll end up spending the same or more.
I have a new question for you. Don't know if the td-6 has it, but in TD-9 there is a definition of the pads you are using.
Since I'm using Alesis pads/cymbals I'm keeping the original definition.
But I suppose that it influences the overall sound.
So, if you're not using roland pads which ones should you "say" to the module you're using?
Thanks again for your patience
@@edgarsousa6630 The pad definitions are basically just starting points of pre-set settings you can edit to get the best trigger response. You can just pick the one closest to the one you are using and make changes from there.
Hi there Justin,
Maybe I'm missing something, but...
Why hasn't any brand came up with a mechanism to hook the chain of a hi-hat stand to an electronic pedal ?!
What a money savior that would be.
I can imagine you making a drill in an old pedal... That would be a great video 😀
PS: I don't know if you're a Tarantino fan. But there's a scene on "Inglorious Basterds" that reminds me of you. Love the way you hate your earned nickname: the Nitro King.
Keep on posting Justin!
Try the NUX DM210 hi hat pedal. It has a built in tension rod in it. But when I attached the chain of my hi hat stand, it won't close. Maybe an extension plate will make it work.
@@JasonG Pintech Percussion Electronic Drum Trigger (VHHC1000)?
Hi. Which one its the right one for elesis? I want to get one.
The one that says “AN” at the end
@@demonicsweaters ok thanks
@@demonicsweaters it work on nitro mesh?
Hello! Some other videos have commented that you can’t use the GoEdrum with the Nitro Module, but need the Dm-10 module.
You are using the original original nitro mesh module?
My hi-hat pedal is bugging me so much with it’s lack of sensitivity.
Thanks for your help!
you can use it, you just won't have a splash sound
@@demonicsweaters ohhh, okay. Man, it’s hard to decide what to do.
Have the same issue?
Not what to do
@@demonicsweaters I asked Goedrum from the Ebay link, and they responded that it 'may' work with old nitro but not new nitro. Very confusing.
Since you mentioned your Roland module I wanted to ask you if you think I should invest in this v drum kit with a TD-10 module? BTW, thanks for mentioning being on Apple Music. I just downloaded all your albums. I’ll start listening when I get home.
oh thank you so much! Yeah, well if you can get a good deal, I'd go for it. The crazy thing is this TD-5 was made in 1994 and it kills the Nitro module in almost every way. Less cymbal choices, but overall it's really impressive for being 26 years old. I will be doing a video on it really soon. I made a few custom kits on it already and it really came to life.
Demonic Sweaters Man, thanks. I really don’t know shit about electronics other than to play them. I figure this has to be better than a nitro as far as what I wanted the Nitro for. I need bells and whistles. I’m old school. But I don’t have the money for space in Brooklynn much less money to buy modules that will give me something close to Grace Under Pressure. They masked The Professor’s voice over the Simmons kit for the album! Anyway, cowbells, glockenspiel, vibraslap, gong the size of lower Manhatan? I’m thinking this module has to give more than the nitro...?
Demonic Sweaters Im going to try to buy it ‘as is’ for a grand today. Wish me luck. I’m looking forward to the video of of your Roland.
@@michaelw.carter8729 without a doubt it'll be a higher quality module and everything I'm sure. Roland are basically the undisputed king of edrums. I will say the pads on the nitro do function very well though and it's very good overall for the price. You could also use EZ Drummer 2 or something with the nitro if you wanted.
Demonic Sweaters Yeah, unfortunately the deal on the nitro fell through. This Roland kit kinda fell in my lap.😁
Does this work with the alesis crimson 2?
I'm not sure, best to contact GoEdrum first
Does it work with the original nitro cybols?
I actually never checked to see if the original hi hat cymbal would fit on a standard hi hat clutch. If so, then yes, but I don't have it anymore to test.
Hello, do you think the vh 11 hi hat controller would work on the alesis nitro kit?
Most likely no.
oh I guess that's too bad. Might as well buy a higher end kit then. thanks for the reply.
@@red1.010 worked?
Will this work with the turbo module?
Unlikely.
So is this device a replacement of an actual pedal controller?
yes, it uses an acoustic hi hat stand
What actual cymbal pad do you recommend for using as a hi-hat for nitro mesh?
Do you mean as a replacement for the existing one, or with a Goedrum controller?
@@demonicsweaters both I guess :-)
@@kevinhills6822 what's wrong with the included pad?
@@demonicsweaters i wanted to upgrade but i have now resolved this and gone with an Alesis 14" for this purpose. Thanks as always for the replies and good content.
Thanks for the video! So, do I understand it correctly that the high hat controller is only a linear potentiometer inside a housing? That would make it super easy to build one by myself!
BTW, doesn't the splash thing depend on the module? It did the splash work before / with another controller?
Not sure how you'd build the housing, maybe 3d printer? The splash only seems to work with the original Nitro controller.
@@demonicsweaters Thanks for the answer! Okay, so the splash still works but only with the original module?
@@vikingsofvintageaudio7470 hi did you make one yourself? Any video?
@@RonGallardo777 Hi! No, I bought an ATV digital drum kit. It's really really GOOOOOD! It's the ATV EXS-5. Highly recommend. But I haven't totally forgot the idea of building my own kit cause I want to be able to go digital when performing live. And, it would look so much better if I were to have acoustic drums with digital triggers. So, maybe I'll do that later. Will write here if I remember if i make a video.
so really doesn't work that well at all
hello I am writing to you with a translator. with Amazon Italy it does not have the controller you showed in the video. in Italy there is the controller of the Milenium mps 850. do you think it can go well with the alesis nitro control unit? thank you very much .
I had one. It worked ok, but no splash sound.
Do you know if either the roland or alesis version of goedrum will work with a millennium mps 850? My mps850 hihat controller is kinda bunk
I'm not sure
@@demonicsweaters my apologies. In the video you mentioned the mps 850. I assumed you had tried one or had one. Im sorry
@@christopherheadcase6886 no worries, I used to have one of their hi hat controllers, but it didn't fit on any stand I had. Other than that it worked pretty well.
@@demonicsweaters really? Mine works lime garbage haha i cant get it to play well no matter what I try.. That's why i was interested in the goedrum controller... Was thinking maybe that would work better...