DIY e-drum can pad
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2014
- Build an e-drum pad out of everything. We took a can and transformed it into a pad.
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This time we’ll build a percussion pad out of a can. We used a guitar jack, a Roland memory clamp, a piezo trigger, a can, additional adhesive foil, a rubber mouse pad, a few screws and some metal angles.
Mark the position of the holes. We need 2 holes for the angle and one for the guitar jack.
Drill the holes and remove the edges.
Attach the foil if you want to have the look of a small drum.
Connect cables with trigger through soldering. The way doesn’t matter which way for a mono pad.
Cut out a piece of rubber in the size of your trigger. Use hot glue to attach it onto the bottom of the can.
Now use normal glue for the trigger to not overheat it. The rubber will isolate the trigger from direct hits.
Use the form of the can to mark the circle on the rubber mouse pad. Cut it out and use again hot glue to attach it to the can.
Screw on the guitar plug and the metal angle. Check out if you can connect a 6,3mm cable.
We use a memory clamp as rack clamp. Remove the original screw and replace it with a M6 screw. The screw has to be a bit longer, to hold the angle.
Bend the angle and extend one of its holes with a file in case it is too small for the M6 screw.
If the pad get’s accidently triggered, change the threshold setting in the modul.
We use a wingnut to attach the angle, this way you won’t need any tools if you want to apply the pad to the rack.
Mount it to the rack and fix the wingnut. Connect the cable and test the pad. We want to trigger a cowbell sound and use it as percussion pad.
This video shows you the possibility of making a trigger pad out of everything. But it is still a better solution to buy a used PD-8 or PD-7 pad if you need additional trigger pads. They are cheap dual trigger pads with a better mounting system. The only disadvantage is their big size. - Наука та технологія
😮 You changed my life, i used to use piezo to make guitar pickups but now a hole new universe exposed to me😂
that's innovative buddy. Congrats.
For my head i used a coaster mad from mousepad material it worked well
This is awesome!
Thanks Ricardo!
Have you ever used a tunable head 8 inch tambourine to make a dual zone mesh pad? I'm thinking of attempting that, but I'm a little worried about how to work around the shallow depth.
Is there a way to plug this into a Mac or tablet? Via audio interface and a special software? I would love to build it as practice pad but I don't want to buy a module for it.
Cheers
yes, you can
This is an awesome idea, can this also used as a bass drum pedal trigger?.
+Clatten Strait Thanks, I think it is too weak as bass drum. It would be destroyed really quick.
@@Vdrumtips1 how would i go about making something that could connect to a regular kick pedal?
How would one do this with pre-built external trigger packs, like the Pulse Red Hot triggers? Would I still need the mousepad material between the piezo and the inside of the can? (The reason I'm asking is because I'm terrible at soldering)
Yes, you can install those Pulse Red Hot Triggers Everywhere.
I followed this instructions and i made lots of drum triggers. I sold it in ebay and aliexpress, i made lots of dollars
Basically, I have this really nice 14inch snare accustic at home and I wanna convert it using a drum trigger from the rt Roland trigger series however that fits over the rim and j just wondered if then I can't add the rubber rim protector or is there a better way to do this, thanks
You can add a rim silencer, but not a ring. You just get a a piece of and cut it to the right length.
Yes but the Roland rim rubber cover can I use that and use the rt triggers Aswell?
There is no 14 inch rim rubber from Roland. You have to buy it fro another company.
Hi, is it possible to add a trigger to a single zone cymbal? i have an alesis, my module seems capable of using a 3 zone cymbal but buying new ones (or used ones) are still out of my budget right now. Could you post a tutorial on that too? thanks so much!!
Hi Tristan,
so your question is about modifying a acoustic cymbal with triggers right? I planned to do a video about this. But it will take a while, as I need to order some parts.
Hi Marcel, wow! thanks for your quick reply, i really like your channel by the way. I'm also using an electronic kit an alesis dm7x but bundled with only single zone cymbals and tom pads. The original kit as advertised has dual zone cymbals and pads though so I'm positive ill be able to upgrade my cymbals . I would like to add piezo elements to the electronic cymbals to convert them to dual zone, I'm not sure if that's possible, but the plugs are stereo TRS. I really got inspired by your video and considering some DIY. Thanks so much for yor reply! Would the process be similar for acoustic cymbal conversion?
Tristan Granados I don't really know much about Alesis cymbals. But I think if even the plugs are stereo and there are actually dual cymbal pads from Alesis, you should be able to modify them. You just have to pay attention on how to connect them. Do some research. I am sure other people have done it. And thanks for your feedback:)
Thanks Marcel! I trally appreciate your reply. I'll do some more research also, but no luck so far regarding conversion. hope to see more of your videos!
Can I use this in a bigger scale? I have 5 big cans (almost the size of normal toms) can I use the same method as shown here?
Yes, would love to see that:D
Vdrum Tips Awesome! I will give that a try, as it is way cheaper than buying used toms or practice pads! :)
Vdrum Tips By the way. Could you maybe explain to me why in some drums you use a cone and a "bridge" but in thise one you put the piezo directly to the beating area?
You can, but I don't know how long they last.
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where can I get that piezo Trigger ??? @anyone ?
+M.h. Tusher R-Drums.com
just google it they will be cheaper
Module?
TD-9
Can I run this through an audio interface as audio
Not sure. I probably wouldn't do it.
I want to usi it instead of buying a drum machine all I need is the audio and I'm gonna turn it into midi so I can use it as whatever type of drum I want
you need a trigger to midi converter, like the Alesis trigger io
i can record it as audio into an interface then convert it in fl studio
does it matter how many Hz the piezos are, or how big they are? Im asking 'cause there are several in the shop im looking from.
I think it works with every piezo. If you want to be on the save side, go to R-drums.com ( goo.gl/X7ph5m )they'll give you the right one.
+Vdrum Tips stop kissing r drums ass
See Mr Ryley, I don't need to kiss asses, since I am completely independent. If I recommend a product or company, it means that it is just good. And there is simply no other ass to kiss in terms of trigger technology, except Roland maybe.
+Vdrum Tips you literally say the exact same thing to everyone
Yes, I recommend the best gear if people ask for it. And you might not believe it, but they simply make the best in terms of DIY. So what I am doing is giving my honest opinion out of the experience I made with a lot of e-drum gear? I don't see what is wrong with that.
thank you, the video is really nice...but the music is way too loud and really annoying... i know people are putting music to make the video more enjoyable...but in my honest opinion this was not the case...thank you