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Chapter 3: Connections
20 DM5 Reference Manual
Repeat steps ➃ through ➆ for the remaining triggers you will be using. After
completing these steps, you should be able to play on all of the pads plugged in to
the DM5 and hear the sounds being triggered.
Before going on to the next few parameters (described in the following sections), you
should be aware that the amount of adjustment needed for the remaining parameters
will depend on several variables. Since all drum pads do not utilize the same design
and materials, they vary somewhat in sensitivity and how they respond to “outside”
surroundings. The factors that most effect the performance of triggers will be your
hardware configuration, the different types of pads or drums being used, and the
environment in which you will be using the DM5.
Crosstalk
Note: In our Crosstalk scenario we will use two pads, a snare pad and the tom 1 pad,
both mounted on a single stand.
If you are using a set up which consists of several pads mounted on one rack or
stand, you may be hearing some crosstalk as you play around the kit. Crosstalk is
when you hit the snare pad and the tom pad also triggers. This is usually the result of
stand vibrations causing the pad (the tom 1 in this case) to trigger. If so, the Crosstalk
for this pad needs to be re-calibrated.
The important thing to determine is which pad needs the Crosstalk adjustment.
Remember, the trigger that needs adjustment is the pad that is false triggering,
not
the pad being struck
.
So, if you are hitting the snare pad and the tom 1 pad triggers, adjust the tom pad,
not the snare pad. Now, to correct the problem...
To Set the CROSSTALK value:
➀ Press [EXT TRIG] repeatedly until PAGE 2 is selected.
In the bottom left corner of the display, PAGE 2 will have a square around it. There are
three parameters in this page: Xtalk, Dec and Nois. The Trigger Number will be selected
(i.e. a circle around the currently selected Trigger Number will be flashing).
➁ Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the desired trigger (tom 1).
➂ Press [ ] to select the Xtalk parameter.
The value beneath it will be flashing.
➃ Turn the [VALUE] knob to gradually increase the Crosstalk level of the tom 1
trigger until it stops triggering when you hit the snare pad (00 is minimum, 99
maximum).
A properly adjusted Crosstalk level will stop the pad’s interaction, and still allow
you to play quick hits without loosing any notes.