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Build The DIY Percussion Pads

Fast, Easy, and you save more than $70 per pad by building it yourself!

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Quevon Wallace commented on 08 Dec 2015

why not sodder the piezo element directly to you 1/4 in jack?

Quevon Wallace commented on 15 Dec 2015

+brodafin so now I am wondering about connecting a piezo to a MIDI out. do you think this is possible?

brodafin commented on 08 Dec 2015

+Quevon Wallace Best to get an inexpensive one; soldering is the best way to electrically connect things together.

Quevon Wallace commented on 08 Dec 2015

This video is awesome by the way. I'm def gonna make my own now instead of buying one

Quevon Wallace commented on 08 Dec 2015

Also, I don't have a soldering iron, do you have any tips?

brodafin commented on 08 Dec 2015

+Quevon Wallace The leads on my piezos were too short.

Quevon Wallace commented on 08 Dec 2015

solder*

Chandler Paris commented on 02 Dec 2015

I would also like to know what material was used for the pad.

brodafin commented on 02 Dec 2015

+Chandler Paris I used the standard 2 foot x 2 foot interlocking floor pads you can usually find in the big box stores.

HOW TO: DIY Cheap Electronic Drum Kit - with Alesis Trigger IO

This drum set is built using old/broken acoustic drums, second handed parts, and stuff you can find at home, in order to be as cheap as possible.

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Matthew K commented on 19 Dec 2015

sooo cool. could you please make a detailed walk through of how you made all your pieces.

Ohad Blaier commented on 19 Dec 2015

+Matthew K Thanks man!Getting into so much detail would be too long for a video.Tell me what you're looking for, and I'll give you the details :)

thebeaterz16 commented on 16 Nov 2015

How do you get the ride sound to change at 4:12 when moving up? Is it just an intensity thing or did you change the trigger sound to make the video?

Ohad Blaier commented on 17 Nov 2015

+Ohad Blaier I can't find the guide I used.. but this one seems to be a lot better://www.graysonkilmer.com/2015/09/03/how-to-setup-the-hi-hat-pedal-in-superior-drummer-2Good luck!

Ohad Blaier commented on 17 Nov 2015

+thebeaterz16 My hihat is just a single zoned cymbal.It doesn't really open or close.I'v bought a digital hihat pedal, that changes the midi noted based on its position.So basicly you need a module and a pedal that both supports variable hihat sounds.

thebeaterz16 commented on 16 Nov 2015

My biggest concern is also the hi-hat. How did you set up the open/close sound and is it a linear change? Do you have a linear potentiometer built in and how does all that wire and set up? Do you have a tutorial on that or some link? I appreciate your help. That kit is great. I can't wait to play one myself.

Ohad Blaier commented on 16 Nov 2015

+thebeaterz16 Thanks!First of all, you should take enough space between the piezos. Then use PVC to dampen the vibrations of the cymbal.And last, use your module's settings for deviding 2 zones.Your cable has to be a stereo 1/4 (look for 2 black stripes on the connector). That way you could connect 2 piezos.The module also has to support the type of cable, and 2 zoned drums..

thebeaterz16 commented on 16 Nov 2015

+Ohad Blaier That's some great work. I really want to make something like this but I can't figure out how the piezos wouldn't disturb each other. I also don't really understand how you can get 2 different sounds through the trs jack, how to wire the thing or how the module would interpret the signals differently. Could you explain?

Ohad Blaier commented on 16 Nov 2015

Actually there are 2 different sensors on the ride cymbal.one is placed on the bow, and one on the bell.I used the module's settings to make it work.

Michael Orr commented on 02 Jun 2015

גדול! (כשתגמור מדעי המחשב, תגיד למראיינים שתשקיע בעבודה אותה רמה של תכנון וביצוע - ותראה להם את הסרטון. מי מהם שיש לו שכל - יקח אותך ולו על סמך זה בלבד) (מצטער - קשה לי להתגבר על הדוד הפנימי ...)

Ohad Blaier commented on 02 Jun 2015

+Michael Orr תודה רבה מיכאל!זה הרבה מאוד בזכותך!

amit369 commented on 12 May 2015

Nice Work!

Ohad Blaier commented on 12 May 2015

+amit369 :P

Dan Howard commented on 10 May 2015

Awesome bro!

Ohad Blaier commented on 11 May 2015

+Dan Howard Thanks man!! Glad you like it.

DIY MIDI Drum + AfterTouch

Our first CNC circuit, just for fun. After a few weeks at implementing the Excellent Sensitronics FSR in our controller project, we decide to make a very simple one ...

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ione omen commented on 22 Jan 2015

Great !!!! Is arduino based?

Herrmutt Lobby commented on 24 Jan 2015

it was arduino or teency.

Dual Zone Remo Practice Pad e-Drum Conversion - SEE What's Inside

This is how to make a DIY dual trigger edrum vdrum electronic drum pad from a Remo practice pad. This video is a follow up to my demo of the Remo pad ...

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racer52online commented on 18 Mar 2011

@rodrig0sur .. Your english is fine. In my application both piezos are wired to the same stereo (TRS) jack. Head is connected to Tip and Sleeve, Rim is connected to Ring and Sleeve. Weather or not this will work for you will depend on the type of module or interface you are connecting the pad to. I am using a Roland TD-20. The TD-20 uses dual trigger inputs. If your module does not, then you would need to split out the Rim and Head into two, individule, Non-Stereo (Tip/Sleeve) type cables.

racer52online commented on 10 Nov 2010

@erlcraft1 .. - I used Pfifer SunTex 90 Solar Screen. I bought mine from a local custom screen company. I bought a roll for about $90.00. You tube won't let me put an internet link in this reply. Search the internet for " Pfifer Suntex 90" for mail order suppliers or try some Hardware Stores like Lowes or Home Depot. I have used Marine Grade and also 5 Minute Epoxy. I even had success with Super Glue. the Super Glue needs to be held air tight with wax paper and a sponge to cure

racer52online commented on 13 Nov 2010

@erlcraft1 ... find foam in various thickness at craft and fabric stores. things to check: - mounting bolts do not touch metal disc, I cut a relief in my disc to be sure it would not touch disc max diameter needs to be smaller than the foam and case, disc cannot touch anything but foam. after testing, then glue in place to keep from moving try a smaller piezo for the "rim", my rim piezo is a 27mm the "head" is 35mm try a variable resistor in series w/piezos to adj signal out

racer52online commented on 17 Jul 2010

@K2CCracker There are plenty of simple mounting techniques for a base trigger, you don't even need to go this elaborate. A section of plywood with the trigger on one side and the beater stiking the other side. then mount some gum rubber sheet to the beater side and some heavy sponge rubber on the trigger side. and then the sponge rubber to another section of ply that is attached to a vertical support. Cover the beater side with mesh to dress it up if you want to.

racer52online commented on 14 Jul 2012

Yes these work with a wide variety of modules. the pads run from about $10 for a used one to about 35 for a new one. there are other brands out there too that will work. even less expensive is to trigger a rubber pad on a wood board, please read the full description in my videos to find other resources. I do not have any direct knowledge on building a drum module (brain) there are a few I/O devices that can be DIY but you need a pc to complete the system.

Earl Craft commented on 12 Nov 2010

I built the second drum pad as the conversion you are showing. I am getting a lot of cross talk between the two triggers. I think the foam above and below the metal plate may be to tight. I was not able to cut the Remo foam disk in half very well. Do you know if there is a place to find two pieces of foam the right thickness to put the metal plate between. I mounted the rim trigger in the same location as you with double sided foam tape.

racer52online commented on 28 Jun 2011

@matthewcjenkins the pad is velosity sensitive. The pad itself produces a trigger pulse that has an amplitude relative to how hard the pad is struck. The drum module it is connected to uses the trigger pulse to produce a varing drum sound based on how hard the pad is hit - alot is dependent on the ability of the particular module being used. I have another video for this same pad that shows it being struck, conected to a Roland TD-20

racer52online commented on 13 Nov 2010

@erlcraft1 What drum module are you using. if posible try selecting a different pad type for that port in your module. also, if your module allows, you may try to adj trigger levels in the module for this pad. The comment about an adjustable resistor allows to decrease the signal strength for the individual piezos for modules that are getting too hot of a signal from the drum pad.

Earl Craft commented on 11 Nov 2010

Thank You for that awesome information. I found a roll of thePfifer SunTex 90 Solar Screen 36" x 84" at Home Depot for less than $10.00. I am going to make one of your conversions pads next. My project was replacing one of my Hart Dynamics Prodigy Kit drum pads. I cut the head out of the hoop that came with the practice pad and super glued the screen material to it.

racer52online commented on 29 Jun 2011

@matthewcjenkins Cool, be sure to pick your module first, as some modules require a smaller signal(smaller piezo) than others.. You can also add a variable resistor in series to bring down the signal if it is too hot. it is an easy build - have fun. oh, one more thing, be sure to check out the vdrums forum at vdrums dot com. There is a wealth of knowledge there

racer52online commented on 25 Mar 2013

@brien hipps .. In short , Yes. The pad does not actually 'make' the sound . The pad only 'triggers' the sound.. The sound, or 'voice' is generated by your electronic drum module, or by your computer drum software. The pad would simply connect to the drum module. Or to a Trigger To MIDI Interface (TMI), and then to a computer running a drum program.

racer52online commented on 11 Nov 2010

@erlcraft1 - really cool man. It makes my day to know this helped another. Maybe you can post some build pics at the vdrums DIY forum. it is free to sign up. I can't put the URL in this reply, but the web com address is vdrums - you can navigate to the forum and then to DIY section. Hope to see your build. I am member RACER52 at the vdrums forum

parosg44 commented on 14 Jul 2012

thanks! could you answer some questions? I want edrums but they are too expensive I was thinking diy I found this through edrum (dot) info How much is the cost for a remo practice pad? Can i make these then buy a drum brain? Will they work with it? Alternatively do you know resources to build them yourself, without using the computer though?

racer52online commented on 17 Jul 2010

@K2CCracker - Sorry no video planned anytime soon. pretty much the same , except you only need one trigger. Put the piezo well off center so the beater does not strike it. Also, use a heavy sponge foam to better dampen the heavy blows of the bass pedal. Then mount the pad on a vertical pedestal and mount your pedal to the base of it.

rodrig0sur commented on 17 Mar 2011

I have a doubt about dual zone pads. Do both piezos connect in one stereo jack? Does the module receive both piezos signals in one connection? Or does each piezo of the dual pad connect seperately to the module? Hope you understand my English. Thanks very much, Rodrigo from Uruguay

Matthew Jenkins commented on 29 Jun 2011

Much appreciated! I will check it out. I've read some triggers - I believe the Alesis IO has an adjustable input. I suppose I could also build these with a pot in series, as a sort of sensitivity control. Hmmm. I'll check out vdrums.com. Thanks again!

The DIY Bass Drum Footpedal Trigger Re-Design

I found the original method of triggering the Bass Pedal's piezo element with the 1 inch square pad to be less than optimum. So, this new approach (using a ...

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Alvin Mild commented on 26 Apr 2013

i really want to build an electronic drum kit for myself. but what are really this PIEZZO ? after making all this triggers, which or what controller will it be connected to. is this piezzo available in ordinary electronic shops? Thanks.

Glenn Carver commented on 21 Jan 2015

Actually I really think if you press too hard you are going to break the piezo with that rubber)