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COMPATIBILITY GUIDES

The following charts represent the brands and types of drum modules that have been tested with the
Surge Cymbals so far and show the Surge Cymbals’ functions with those modules.

SURGE 12” HI-HAT

DM5

Single-zone

DM Pro

Single-zone

Trigger IO

Single-zone

Alesis

Control Pad

Single-zone

TD-12 / TD-20

Single-zone

TD-10

Single-zone

TD-8

Single-zone

TD-6 / TD-6V

Single-zone

TD-3

Single-zone

Roland

TMC-6

Single-zone

DTXTREME

Single-zone

Yamaha

DTXPRESS

Single-zone

SURGE 13” CRASH

DM5

Single-zone

DM Pro

Single-zone

Trigger io

Single-zone

Alesis

Control Pad

Single-zone

TD-12 / 20

Dual-zone capability

TD-10

Dual-zone capability

TD-8

Dual-zone capability

TD-6 / TD-6V

Dual-zone capability

TD-3

Dual-zone capability

Roland

TMC-6

Dual-zone capability

DTXTREME

Single-zone

Yamaha

DTXPRESS

Single-zone

Summary of Contents for Surge Cymbals

Page 1: ...ge Cymbal while the straight end should be connected to your module s trigger input PROPER CYMBAL MOUNTING Surge Cymbals are designed to be mounted on any standard cymbal stand or mounting arm Typical cymbal stands come with a 6mm or 8mm threaded mounting rod a series of washers and a wing nut Your Surge Cymbal should be mounted between the two felt washers and the wing nut should keep these faste...

Page 2: ...IGGER INPUTS The following information is a starting point for setting your module to use Surge Cymbals There are many factors that will affect the triggering and sensitivity of your module s inputs including Playing style Type of drum sticks Cymbal mounting stands vs racks Types of drums used and their sizes Module features How hard you play Start with the recommended trigger input settings and t...

Page 3: ... Hat CY 12H 8 10 2 1 0 Linear 2 0 6 10 40 Cym Notes for using the Surge Triple Zone Crash Ride Cymbal 1 Turn off 3 way triggering 2 Connect one stereo cable from the bow trigger jack to the RIDE input on your module 3 Connect the other stereo cable from the bell trigger jack to the EDGE input on your module IMPORTANT Make sure you have the two inputs set to trigger the appropriate sounds for each ...

Page 4: ...ina CY 14C 8 10 2 Linear 0 8 1 6 6 10 40 Cym Ride Bow CY 6 8 10 2 Linear 1 0 2 0 8 10 30 Cym Ride Bell CY 8 12 14 0 Linear 1 1 2 0 8 10 30 Cym Hi Hat CY 12H 8 10 2 Linear 1 0 2 0 6 10 40 Cym Notes for using the Surge Dual Zone Crash Ride Cymbal 1 Connect the cable marked RIDE to the cymbal s bow trigger jack the left jack while looking at the bottom 2 Connect a separate stereo cable not one in the...

Page 5: ... Can Mask Xtalk Splash CY 6 10 2 Linear 2 5 6 8 40 Crash CY 6 10 2 Linear 2 5 6 8 40 China CY 6 10 2 Linear 2 5 6 8 40 Ride Bow CY 6 8 2 Linear 2 5 6 8 40 Ride Bell CY 6 12 0 Linear 2 5 6 8 40 Hi Hat CY 6 10 2 Linear 2 5 6 8 40 Notes for using the Surge Triple Zone Crash Ride Cymbal 1 Connect one stereo cable from the bow trigger jack to the RIDE input on your module 2 Connect the other stereo cab...

Page 6: ...d Ride Input RIM Ride Edge sound Other Input HEAD Ride Bell sound Other Input RIM Ride Edge sound same as Ride RIM input Notes for using the Surge Dual Zone Ride Cymbal Use the included Y cable on the module end of the ride s stereo cable Plug the black tip plug into the Ride input and the orange ring plug into any other available input Roland TMC 6 Type Sens Thold Curve Scan ReTrg Can Mask Xtalk ...

Page 7: ... able to use the Bow and Rim sounds You will have to adjust the Head and Rim settings independently Type Sens Thold Curve Scan ReTrg Can Mask Xtalk Ride Head P12 8 4 Linear 2 5 8 8 40 Ride Bell P12 12 0 Linear 2 5 8 8 40 YAMAHA DRUM MODULE SETTINGS Yamaha also offers a few very popular drum modules in the DTX line of electronic drums such as the DTXTREME IIS and the DTXPRESS III The Surge Splash C...

Page 8: ...ne TD 12 TD 20 Single zone TD 10 Single zone TD 8 Single zone TD 6 TD 6V Single zone TD 3 Single zone Roland TMC 6 Single zone DTXTREME Single zone Yamaha DTXPRESS Single zone SURGE 13 CRASH DM5 Single zone DM Pro Single zone D4 Single zone Trigger io Single zone Alesis Control Pad Single zone TD 12 20 Dual zone capability TD 10 Dual zone capability TD 8 Dual zone capability TD 6 TD 6V Dual zone c...

Page 9: ...choke Roland TMC 6 Single zone with choke DTXTREME Single zone choke not functional Yamaha DTXPRESS Single zone choke not functional SURGE 16 DUAL ZONE RIDE DM5 Dual zone with Y cable DM Pro Dual zone with Y cable D4 Dual zone with Y cable Trigger IO Dual zone with Y cable Alesis Control Pad Dual zone with Y cable TD 12 TD 20 Dual zone with Y cable TD 10 Dual zone with Y cable TD 8 Dual zone with ...

Page 10: ... zone with choke Alesis Control Pad Dual zone choke not functional TD 12 TD 20 Compatible as triple zone TD 10 Compatible as triple zone TD 8 Compatible as triple zone TD 6 TD 6V Compatible as triple zone TD 3 Compatible as triple zone Roland TMC 6 Compatible as triple zone DTXTREME Dual zone choke not functional Yamaha DTXPRESS Dual zone choke not functional ...

Page 11: ...able to stack these cymbals as flatly and neatly as you could stack the same number of acoustic cymbals CLEANING YOUR CYMBALS Cleaning the Top Surface The top playing surfaces of your Surge Cymbals are made from a real brass alloy cymbal therefore you should use a damp wet cloth or a non abrasive cymbal cleaner or cymbal polish on the top surface only to remove stick marks or other debris DO NOT U...

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