Alesis DM5Pro Kit Specifications download pdf (Page 118)

Triggers

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TRIGGER PLACEMENT

Placement is another very important part of triggering performance, but

unfortunately there is no right or wrong set of rules. It simply takes a lot of

experimentation to arrive at the correct combination for the type and size of drum,

and the drum kit configuration you are using. These tips will help you get started

with a step in the right direction.

KICK DRUM

① Mount the trigger directly on the impact head.

➁ Place the trigger approximately 2-4 inches in from the rim, and level with the

beater.

➂ Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an adjustment.

SNARE DRUM

If you play with a fairly tight batter head, try this:

① Mount the trigger on the batter head.

➁ Place the trigger approximately one inch from the rim, on the opposite side of the

drum from the player.

➂ Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an adjustment.

If you play with a looser head, try this:

① Firmly mount the trigger to the shell approximately one-half inch from the batter

rim.

➁ Placement of the trigger should be on the player’s side of the drum, within a lug

or two of where the stick would hit if you played a rimshot.

➂ Use a high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment.

SMALL TOMS 8" - 13"

With smaller toms it is possible to get proper tracking using either head or shell

mounting. You will need to experiment with both to determine which will work best

in your situation.

For head mounting:

① Mount the trigger so that it is within one and one-half inch from the batter rim.

➁ Placement of the trigger should be on the player’s side of the drum, within a lug

or two of where the stick would hit if you played a rimshot. (In some cases the

opposite side of the drum, directly across from the player may work well.)

➂ Slightly reduce the sensitivity of the trigger if it has an adjustment.

For shell mounting:

① Firmly mount the trigger to the shell so that it is approximately one inch from the

batter rim.

➁ Placement of the trigger should be on the player’s side of the drum, within a lug

or two of where the stick would hit if you played a rimshot.

➂ Use a mid to high sensitivity setting if the trigger has an adjustment.

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