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Chapter 6: External Triggering
42 DM5 Reference Manual
Example:
This chart simulates the waveform of a snare drum hit. The first big point in the
signal is the actual hit, the rest of the waveform is all decay. Since the Decay time
threshold is adjusted too low, the Decay level curves off too soon allowing a
second point, during the signal’s decay, to exceed the threshold. Once this
happens the DM5 will trigger the sound.
On the other hand, this chart shows the same hit but with the Decay parameter
set at a higher value. Notice how the Decay threshold is slightly higher and stays
consistent for a longer time before it tapers off. Now only the initial strike of the
drum triggers the DM5.
• Nois. (Noise). The Noise floor is the signal level threshold a vibration or sound
must exceed before it can trigger a drum sound. When selecting lower values,
very soft signals (hits) will trigger the DM5. While this allows for the greatest
sensitivity, there’s a chance that unwanted,
exterior
signals such as vibrations
from drum risers, bass cabinets, or even people jumping up and down on the
dance floor may trigger a sound.