Low Budget Trigger Pad DIY (E-drums) 

I studied this video and used it as the bases for creating my own A to E project. However, the result was an under performing output, which caused me to search for reasons why and make kaizen (improvement) to the project. What I discovered was all Piezo are not the same. There are specifications relative to piezo which need to be adhered to in order to obtain a working result in A to E conversions. One needs to understand the Piezo specifications KHz, Ohms, exc. relative to the Piezo they are purchasing for such a project. Roland does not list its Piezo specifications, however others with successful aftermarket applications do, so pay close attention when purchasing piezo for your conversion. ....... These specs seem to work best with Roland modules: Resonant Frequency: 2.9 KHz Resonant Impedance: Maximum 300 Ohms Many of the aftermarket piezo sold as inexpensive replacements are in the 5 to 10 KHz range and 400 and higher, Ohms resistance, which is why they don't work well for A to E drum conversions. ........ Lastly, one revision I would recommend:... I replaced the adjustable L brackets on this assembly, with the deployment of a metal elevator bolt (like that found as the feet of washing machines). This revision allowed simple adjustment of the contact surface of the Head piezo foam to the drum head. I used a round dense, foam, about 25mm in height, as decoupler between the head of the elevator bolt and the washer that supports the head piezo. This system revision is much simpler to manage than stacking head decoupler foam and using L brackets located at either end of the e converter bar to acquire proper head contact. Further, it can be easily adjusted after installation if there are issues with head contact. ....... Thanks Very much V drum tips, for providing excellent video for the remainder of us to use as our guide for A to E conversion.

This is an excellent video. And you make it look easy :)

Hi! have you tought about making a diy e-cymbal? would be cool to see

You did mention that wooden block can be cut by cheap saw but you did not mention that screw were unscrewed by cheap electro screwdriver!

Thanks for the creative solution to making a low-cost trigger for an acoustic drum. Very helpful!

hi can anyone give me snare wiring diagram for Yamaha DTXpress? I've tried this but the rim shot didn't work :/

Why the rim piezo must setted close to center??This act can give double triggerings.Why not glued at one side of internal drum shell??

Where did you get the socket terminal at 1:07?

why in the minute 4:02 connect the black wire in TIP?

do you guys sell the triggers already made? if so how much for five?

hello great video I also did the same editing as you, but my Rim trigger does not sound on my ROLAND TD12 Do you know this problem?? thanks for an answerhello Tim great video I also did the same editing as you, but my Rim trigger does not sound on my ROLAND TD12 Do you know this problem?? thanks for an answer

Is there anyone in the US that sells that decoupler from R Drum? Or similar?

the system can used for yamaha module ?

your's system has two piezos with different diamaters. can you please tell which diameter did you use?

adding your branding decal makes you play at least 15% better

Do you have positional sensoring with this?

Vdrum tips, please Help me! / I made trigger pad, following this video. Trigger cone works well, but the rim piezo doesn't respond. it is not piezo's problem, because when i changed arrange, it worked well... I tried all kind of pluging(by changing S,R,T line), but there wasn't solution. How can i fix it? I'm using stereo 5.5 plug, and roland td-6v module.

I love your videos. They are so helpful! Thank you for making them.

very excellent tips....easy to know the trick

Excelente vídeo. Qual cola você usou?

What would advise on using roto toms? I have a couple and i thought selling them or swap them for conventional toms.

Hi does this compatible with yamaha module?

Would the wood be much less responsive than the metal in another trigger system. What I am asking is, would there be a big difference between wood and metal crossbar if all other components were the same (decoupler and trigger cone). Thanks.

Hi! really nice videos! Do i need some kind of trigger-interface as well or is it possible to connect the drums in the module direct?

Great. Why did you use two triggers at the snare? (Sorry. Im not a good english speaker)

Great DIY video🙌🏻🙌🏻✨✨ Is that work on dtx?

Where did you get the adjust brackets

I need the diagram please

What size wooden bar would you recommend?

What are the sizes of those 2 piezo's?

What kind of foam should I use to make my own cones?

I doubt I'll get a reply but it's worth a try. So I saw you used a foam cone for the middle piezo, but it's really expensive and I'd want to make my own. Do you think a cylinder would work aswell? or would I need to make a cone. Don't worry about it if you don't know, I can experiment a bit when I start this project.

Hi, i tried to mod a 12" Black Hawk Gretsch snare, i got the rim piezo mounted on the shell instead of the central bracket, and it work pretty fine, but i can't get the stick sound out of the rim, i only get the rimshot. Do i have to set a different sound into my module/vst or there's something i did wrong? Or it's how it's intended to work, a rimshot or either a cross stick? Manually setting the rim to play a sidestick work, but i see many others getting it working out of the box. I double checked all the wirings.

Is it necessary for the piezo for rim and head to be different in size?

Is this will work for roland td6v?

how much do you have to mount the piezo?

thank for this video God Bless Us

Nice work

i really like this video. i built a trigger system using reflection plate but it's not very good. any reason why the rim piezo needs to be close to the head piezo?

Plz i need item list

How, if at all, would the wiring be different for an Alexis DM6? Thanks!

Do u have any advice on DIY cymbals or plan on making any videos? I'm interested in making my own cymbals but can't figure out how to create the choke or bell functions

not very well explained. What tipe of conection did you make? Is this for a Roland or Yamaha Set up? Not all drum modules use the same wiring.

Even now, your videos are so helpful, thank you ;v

Please tell me how to wire for use on a yamaha modul.

Piezo what size?

Can be apply also with Alesis dm10? Thanks for nice video

Should I use a smaller piezo for the head like you did?

Can I just solder the audio cable to the piezo?

Thank you for all these great video's that you make ! :-)

Hi. Where can I buy the foam cone please?

I am trying to build the same kind of trigger 'unit' like you have but i am failing to find metal angles. Were did you buy them? I live in the Netherlands. Did you buy them in Germany?

which must be the size of the piezos?

What material is trigger con consists?

Nice!

What is the material of the trigger cone?

Qual o nome dessa esponja que faz o cone?

wonderful! This will help me put drums in my car!!!

Hi VT. I'm new to e-drums and I'm wondering if it's possible to insulate a larger, full sized snare (as well as the toms) with pillows or acoustic panels to reduce our levels of "noise pollution". Also, I've been limited to just a multi-pad (Alesis PercPad) and it's electronics are starting to malfunction (It's auto toggling it's options menu, midi, assign, sensitivity, etc but it's not affecting midi output or sounds). I opened it and the piezos are still in great condition, It's had little use over the years. Is it possible to reconnect the four piezos to four 1/4" jacks and connect them to a module ("ddrum DDTi Trigger Interface" or a "Megadrum")? I'd really appreciate a response from experts such as yourselves. Thanks for the tips VT. You've got yourselves a new subscriber. :)

is this Trigger DIY works with Alesis DM7x modules ?

brancher un fil noir sur un rouge...ça ne marche pas..faut pas rever..

hi, the piezo connects via stereo or mono jack?

Thanks... Great video... Drum On!!!

It is my first time to DIY a drum pad. I want to ask if where the drums sound coming from? Is in it in the piezo? or should need also an app software for the drum sound?

So laurin stole the trigger from vdrum tips, huh...

does this work on td4 module?

how to make the cone?

Is it illegal or do you need some type of licensing to sell a trigger system made to connect to a Roland/Alesis drum module?

Please tell me where I can buy these parts for make this trigger system. I am going to build me an hybrid drum set.

Where can I find the terminals?

Great video! Thanks to you...

Bjork?)

use a metal piece instead of wood for the bar and you've got the jobeky trigger

What does she say at 00:15~00:20 and 05:53~06:04?

I love Her voice,,,,,,,

Shipping costs 20,00 euro's.

"It is easy to make." hahahahaha

Would probably be fine for a kick drum!

I like when she says screws!!

Intro too loud, tutorial too quiet ☹️

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erm she says "I" then there's really hairy hands on screen have fun sleeping at night

GTFOH...May as well buy a kit...Geeeez

Can we please have a MAN talking?? I can't take this little girl seriously 😒

Will this work on yamaha dtx502 module?

where i can buy the dots or how you said ?