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1 Getting Ready
Zones supported by the aD5’s trigger inputs
aD5 trigger
input
Supported zone Choke
method Notes
KICK (K)
Head
SNARE (SN) Head, Rim
YES
• Switch between rimshot and side stick for Yamaha 3-zone
pads
• Choke technique is supported if a cymbal pad is connected
TOM 1 (T1)
Head
TOM 2 (T2)
Head
TOM 3 (T3)
Head
HI-HAT (HH) Bow, Edge
YES
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
CRASH (CR) Bow, Edge
YES
• Cup is not supported for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
RIDE
(RD/BEL)
Bow, Edge, Cup
YES
• Three-way triggering is supported for Roland ride cymbal pads
(use the BEL plug)
• Select either Edge or Cup for Yamaha three-zone cymbals
• Rim is not supported for Roland mesh pads
AUX 1
Head, Rim
(Bow, Edge)
YES
AUX 2
Head, Rim
(Bow, Edge)
YES
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The controller knob of Yamaha pads is not supported.
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For details on connecting and playing pads made by the respective manufacturers, refer to the owner’s manual
of each pad.
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To connect pads to the AUX 1 or AUX 2 trigger inputs, use the cable included with each pad.
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Connect the CTL plug to the hi-hat control pedal or to the hi-hat open/close sensor.
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Roland multi-trigger cable does not work right with the aD5.
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Touching an unused plug of the multi-trigger cable to metallic things can cause unintended triggering. Protect
unused plugs with adhesive tape to avoid this.
Compatible pads and hi-hat control pedals
For compatible pads and hi-hat control pedals, refer to the “Pad Compatibility List” PDF.
The “Pad Compatibility List” can be downloaded from the following URL.
http://products.atvcorporation.com/drums/ad5/
